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In 2018, political operative was accused of sex assault. His trial begins on Tuesday. Updated 6:03 AM; Today 6:03 AM Naflan Doole, 25, of Graniteville, seen in this undated photo, is accused of criminal sexual act (formerly classified as sodomy), attempted rape and other charges stemming from the alleged incident on July 25, 2018. Facebook Share Jury selection began this past Monday in Naflan Doole’s trial. It marked the first start of a criminal jury trial since the onset of the coronavi...

The Advance identified five locations around the Island.

Fight to address unpaved sidewalk in Elm Park gets some added support Updated 9:07 AM; Today 9:07 AM Trantor Place is shown near its intersection with Dixon Avenue on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Residents of Elm Park say this strip of dirt forces them into the street with oncoming traffic. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Local politicians voiced their support this week for a community’s efforts to have a sidewalk installed on a busy street. On Tuesday...

Public and private employees will be eligible for four hours of leave per injection.

Assemblyman needs to put partisanship aside (letter to the editor) Updated Mar 16, 2021; By Nicholas Robbins New York political power players are not immune to controversy and a rapid downfall, as we’ve seen from this month’s downpouring of serious allegations against Gov. Cuomo, and It forces citizens to look to their state representatives for leadership in restoring law and order and a moral high ground in our government. On almost every major scandal that engulfed Albany, Mid-Island As...

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Cassidy-Lafayette Houses to open onsite vaccinations for seniors, mayor says; Stapleton Houses opens state site Updated Jan 14, 2021; Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A borough NYCHA building will open an onsite vaccination clinic for residents aged 65 and older. Located at 145 Cassidy Pl., New Brighton, the Cassidy Lafayette Houses is one of three NYCHA vaccination sites citywide announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio. “Equity is the driving force of our vaccine plan, and doses must go dire...

Process begins for affordable housing development at Stapleton waterfront site Updated Dec 19, 2020; Posted Dec 19, 2020 An aerial shot shows the Stapleton waterfront that will be part of the Bay Street Corridor neighborhood plan. (Courtesy of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — City officials began Friday to solicit proposals for an affordable housing development coming to Stapleton’s shorefront. Proposals to the city...