Staten Island, the third largest borough of New York City, was home to the Raritan and Unamis Indians when it was discovered by Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524. Despite the Dutch ...

Murders on Staten Island have surged 129% so far this year over last year, to 16 from 7. Major crimes are up in every category and 17% overall, according to NYPD data through Sept. 10.

If you're the groundhog-forecast believing type, Staten Island Chuck has a prediction for you. New York's favorite forecasting rodent did not see his shadow and has declared an early spring.. The ...

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella said he’s preparing to launch a new study funded by his office, which will outline how the “Forgotten Borough” could become its own city, ...

The godfather of all mansions is up for sale on Staten Island. The palatial former home of “Big Paul” Castellano has an asking price of $16.8 million, according to a listing posted last week ...

NYPD are still investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Staten Island girl who was killed in a home filled with family and friends. (Rebecca White for New York Daily News) ...

Anti-immigration protests on Staten Island intensify New York City has been housing migrants in makeshift shelters throughout the city. In some areas, it has led to protests and court challenges.

There is logic to secession. With a population of nearly 500,000, the independent city of Staten Island would be larger than Tulsa, Oakland or Minneapolis.

Staten Island Chuck may make the official weather prediction in New York, but he is far from the only groundhog known for his forecast on Groundhog Day, celebrated every Feb. 2.