Staten Island secession might not be a bad thing — for New York City’s crime stats. Murders in the “forgotten” borough have surged 129% so far this year over last year, to 16 from seven.

Martin Short was spotted filming of "Only Murders in the Building" on Longfellow Avenue, near Ocean Terrace, on March 6, 2025. (Courtesy of Dennis Rees for the Staten Island Advance)Courtesy of ...

The cast of “Only Murders in the Building,” including Martin Short and Selena Gomez ... “Just got off the Staten Island Ferry, along with the sensational marine crew, Selena and Marty.