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Losing three grandparents in less than a year, Staten Islander’s new book encourages courage and adventure Updated Feb 27, 2021; Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Phil, a fictional fly, is often misunderstood as a pest. However, he is actually a friendly little guy who loves to take in the sights and go on thrilling adventures. And so Staten Islander Gabriell Lucchese-Hood’s new children’s book, “ “A nomad, Phil is off on his next journey to find a temporary home,” Lucchese-Hood, a Port Richmond High School alumna, said about her protagonist. “Amidst his travel, he stumbl...

New Tom & Jerry film, starring Colin Jost, available now: How to watch Updated Feb 27, 2021; Posted Feb 27, 2021 Staten Island native and Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost is featured in the new Tom & Jerry film, released Friday, Feb. 26, in theaters and on HBO Max. (Staten Island Advance/ Jan Somma-Hammel) Facebook Share On Friday, Tom & Jerry, a new live-action film featuring America’s favorite game of cat and mouse, was simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max, the latest streaming service giving Netflix and Hulu a run for their money. The new film, starring Chloë Grace M...

Staten Island obituaries for Feb. 26, 2021 Updated Feb 26, 2021; STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following is a roundup of obituaries published on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here. Diane Marrocco, 74, a native Staten Islander who always enjoyed helping others, spending time with her family, laughing, and cooking, and whose home was always the place to be during the holidays, died Feb. 23, 2021. YESTERDAY’S OBITUARIES: Joseph L. Esposito Jr., 72, of Old Town, who worked at one of Staten Island’s oldest family-owned businesses, Canal Lumber Co., and was a craftsman ...

‘It’s time for bold leadership:’ Reservist who just earned citizenship announces BP run Updated Feb 25, 2021; Posted Feb 25, 2021 Borough president candidate Cesar Vargas poses for a photo outside the St. George Ferry Terminal. (Courtesy: Vargas campaign/Bri Elledge) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Cesar Vargas came to this country with his family as a child, an undocumented immigrant. He just earned his citizenship earlier this month, and now he’s running to be Staten Island’s next borough president. In a Wednesday interview with the Advance/SILive.com, Vargas, who arrived...

Staten Island obituaries for Feb. 25, 2021 Updated Feb 25, 2021; STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following is a roundup of obituaries published on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here. Joseph L. Esposito Jr., 72, of Old Town, who worked at one of Staten Island’s oldest family-owned businesses, Canal Lumber Co., and was a craftsman and an avid sports fan, died Feb. 13, 2021. Dr. Alison Hines, 56, a native Staten Islander who graduated from Dartmouth College and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University, and who possessed a love for humanity, nature, anim...