Workers at Amazon’s largest air hub in the world push to form a union Employees at the company’s hub outside Cincinnati Northern Kentucky international airport are now mobilizing The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2022
Dumfriesshire technology helps create public roads in New York Materials produced by Lockerbie-based MacRebur are being trialled on two roads in Staten Island Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
Retired NY ferry bought by Pete Davidson and Colin Jost is full of asbestos, roaches, say ex-crew members NEW YORK — Asbestos and cockroaches could sink the plans of "Saturday Night Live" comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost to open a nightspot aboard a retired Staten Island Ferry boat, say former crew members of the ship. Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022
Amazon workers reject union bid in upstate New York Warehouse workers near Albany, New York, cast 406 votes — or about 66% — against the union, giving the company enough support to push back the labor group. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2022
Amazon workers vote against unionizing at upstate NY warehouse This marks the second loss for the upstart Amazon Labor Union, which previously formed Amazon's first unionized U.S. warehouse in Staten Island. Amazon is still fighting that historic first union win. WEKU · Oct 18, 2022
Princess Anne rides Staten Island ferry on surprise visit to New York Sister of Britain’s new monarch enjoys tourist staple after visiting National Lighthouse Museum to unveil figurine of Needles Lighthouse The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2022
Charges to be dismissed in 6 months against Staten Island supermarket worker who slapped Giuliani NEW YORK — Charges against the Staten Island supermarket worker who slapped Rudy Giuliani on the back will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble for six months. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Amazon warehouse workers in Albany will vote on unionization in October About 400 workers will vote on whether to join the upstart Amazon Labor Union, which in the spring won a historic vote to form the company's first unionized U.S. warehouse in Staten Island. WEKU · Sep 14, 2022
9/11/2001 in Staten Island, New York My annual remembrance of September 11, 2011 Reason · Sep 11, 2022
Girl, 10, escapes NYC ice cream truck abduction A Staten Island ice cream truck driver pulled a 10-year-old girl into his vehicle and drove off with her Sunday — though the little victim managed to escape — according to police. Tribune News Service · Sep 5, 2022
Amazon bid to scrap historic union win blocked A hearing officer for a federal labor board has rebuffed Amazon’s attempt to scrap a historic union win at a warehouse on Staten Island, New York The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Amazon loses key step in its attempt to reverse its workers' historic union vote A federal labor official is recommending a dismissal of Amazon's objections after a lengthy hearing on the company's appeal against the historic union win at a warehouse in New York's Staten Island. WEKU · Sep 1, 2022
Three firefighters injured after blaze engulfs three houses on Staten Island ‘It could’ve been a lot worse,’ Staten Island Borough Commander Kevin Wood says The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022
Rough waters for NYC's iconic Staten Island Ferry Add New York's iconic Staten Island Ferry to the list of city institutions suffering the ripple effect of the coronavirus pandemic The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022 Fans of The Godfather can book the famous Staten Island mansion on Airbnb Movie buffs can bag iconic pad for just $50 a night
Wales Online · Jul 19, 2022 Airbnb offers chance to stay in The Godfather mansion 'for $50 a night' Staten Island home has saltwater pool, basement pub, games room and gym, and is available for the month of August
Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2022 Rudy Giuliani needed stents after slap ‘assault,’ businessman and radio host John Catsimatidis says; NYC mayor says video doesn’t match allegation NEW YORK — Get out the violin.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022 The rise of tech unions shows workers reckoning with reality This month, workers at an Apple store in Maryland voted to unionize, another signal that the labor movement is gaining momentum at tech companies. This follows a victory at an Amazon Staten Island warehouse in March, the first U.S. union vote in Amazon’s history (though another company warehouse voted against…
Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022 Giuliani on defensive after uproar over assault claim NEW YORK: Two days after Rudy Giuliani claimed a worker had assaulted him at a Staten Island supermarket, the once-vaunted former mayor was spending Tuesday morning like many men his age: complaining about his aches and pains.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022 NYC mayor: Investigate Giuliani for 'false' slap claim New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suggested that former Mayor Rudy Giuliani be investigated for filing a false police report for claiming he was assaulted — and publicly saying he felt like he’d been shot — by a heckler who touched his back Sunday at a Staten Island grocery…
The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2022 Police arrest New York man accused of slapping Rudy Giuliani on back Employee Daniel Gill, 38, apparently asked Giuliani, 78, ‘What’s up, scumbag?’ during incident in ShopRite store on Staten Island
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Worker arrested after slapping Rudy Giuliani on back, calling him a ‘scumbag’ for Roe decision The former New York City mayor said his assailant was angry about the Supreme Court’s decision overturning abortion rights
WEKU · Jun 22, 2022 Inside the marathon Zoom call where Amazon seeks to overturn historic union victory With the existence of a grass roots union at stake, the National Labor Relations Board is considering Amazon's objections to the Amazon Labor Union's historic victory.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 ‘There just weren’t women playing’ – Kelsie Whitmore, baseball trailblazer The first woman to play in an MLB-affiliated league since 1994 understands the interest but is busy making her way in the sport
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Staten Island’s ‘Impractical Jokers’ will appear on Shark Week this year NEW YORK — Messing around with sharks is no joke — but that’s not stopping the stars of “Impractical Jokers” from shooting a show about them.