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Staten Islander living in Tel Aviv leaves Israel just 3 days before massive Hamas attack

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Having traveled the world as a social media content creator, former...

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This Staten Islander could lose the only home he’s ever known

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Carried in his “courageous” mother’s arms at the age of...

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A true-love story: His partner now identifies as transgender and they stayed together

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Photo by Jason Paderon/Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Clifton residents Jaime, 33,...

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A journey of respect: Staten Island parent’s 10-year path to accept — and embrace — transgender child

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — At age 17, Melinda Amadeo Spierer’s child, Nate Shalev, who...

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Who will step up in fight to save our nation’s oldest free Black settlement?

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Standing outside a weathered century-old white ranch home with a...

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A vacation nightmare: How I got robbed in Italy

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — I barely stepped off the train in Milan when I...

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Who is buying a home on Staten Island? Despite high prices, everyone from investors to newlyweds.

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Photo by Jan Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After tying the knot...

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NYC shells out $300K per year of taxpayer $$ for Staten Island St. Patrick’s Parade, despite LGBTQ+ exclusion

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Photo by Lauren Lovallo/Staten Island Advance New York City shells out around $300,000 per...