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What we know: Police homicide investigation follows discovery of skeletal remains in Mariners Harbor park Updated Apr 08, 2021; STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The harrowing discovery of skeletal remains in a Mariners Harbor park in January has now prompted an NYPD homicide investigation. Police have revealed new details in recent days as detectives seek the public’s help to identify the victim. Here is what we know so far: NYPD vehicles were seen near the northwest section of Mariners Marsh Park on Jan. 28, 2020, and the department cordoned off exterior sections of the park. (Staten Island Advanc...

Cash for Guns: NYPD announces gun buy-back program Updated 8:30 AM; Today 8:30 AM On April 24th, 2021 the NYPD and Richmond County District Attorney Office will host A Gun Buy-Back Program Facebook Share The event encourages New Yorkers to trade guns for cash. New Yorkers will receive a $200 pre-paid card for operable handguns and assault rifles. For rifles, shotguns and airguns, New Yorkers will receive a $25 pre-paid card. According to the NYPD, no questions will be asked. The program will take place at the Calvary Chapel, 30 Maple Parkway, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Those attending the eve...

Staten Island Community Board meetings set for this week Updated 12:01 PM; Today 12:01 PM Community Board 2 will hold a land use public hearing to address the removal of trees on vacant land in Emerson Hill. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel)Staff-Shot Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Community Board 2 will hold a land use public hearing on Tuesday, April 6, to address the removal of trees on vacant land in Emerson Hill. At issue is the removal of five trees to accommodate the construction of a two-story, detached single-family residence at 214 and 262 Shields Place. Participan...

Councilwoman Rose makes voice heard in crowded race to succeed her Updated Mar 16, 2021; Posted Mar 16, 2021 Selina Grey (left) and Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) are pictured in file photos. Rose has endorsed Grey to succeed her in the North Shore City Council seat. (Advance file photo composite) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In a field as crowded as the North Shore City Council race, any endorsement counts, especially if it’s from the woman who’s held the seat for over a decade. Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) made her voice heard earlier this month when, of th...

Here’s a look at the top criminal-justice-related headlines across the borough this week.