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• Cops: Two Staten Island men caught during drug bust

  09-09-2015 23:51
  
  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Two Staten Island men were busted when one was caught selling drugs to the other Tuesday afternoon, police allege. Authorities claim Joseph Sinisgalli, 33, sold Richard Marcus, 51, a Ziplock bag containing 38 oxycodone pills for an...
  
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• Mariners Harbor man allegedly damaged car with cane; gets busted for farebeating

  09-09-2015 23:42
  
  Cwame Taylor is shown in this file photo from 2011. (STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE PHOTO /JAN SOMMA-HAMMEL)l  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- A Mariners Harbor man allegedly damaged a car with his cane early Saturday morning, then got busted for farebeating on Monday,...
  
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• Staten Island students: Mixed feelings on first day of school

  09-09-2015 23:40
  
  Students across Staten Island were prepared for their first day back to school today at P.S. 9, Concord, and St. Christopher's School, Grant City.
  
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• A sultry start to the first day of school

  09-09-2015 23:38
  
  The first day of school got off to a sultry start for some 70,000 Staten Island students and their teachers and staff, many of whom sweltered in unairconditioned classrooms Wednesday.
  
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• Alleged abuser's pup was initially blinded by injuries, vet testifies

  09-09-2015 23:35
  
  Alleged dog-abuser Alsu Ivanchenko's puppy was initially blinded by her head injuries, a veterinarian testified.
  
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• 'We need a boat' -- Storm leaves Staten Island roads flooded

  09-09-2015 22:50
  
  Heavy rainfall began at 3:30 p.m.
  
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• Watch: Heavy rains flood expressway, streets; advisory issued

  09-09-2015 22:22
  
  Motorists report 'lovely river' on Staten Island Expressway.
  
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• Ask Frank: Live chat with court reporter Thursday on animal-abuse trial

  09-09-2015 22:19
  
  Alsu Ivanchenko trial began on Tuesday.
  
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• Supreme Court Officers endorse Joan Illuzzi for D.A.

  09-09-2015 21:50
  
  The day before she is set to battle it out at the polls against her opponent, Republican Joan Illuzzi secured an endorsement from the New York State Supreme Court Officers Association.
  
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• Obama trying to boost free community college plan

  09-09-2015 21:30
  
  WARREN, Mich.  -- With his plan for two years of free community college stalled in Congress, President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to put more oomph behind state and local programs that provide what he's been unable to offer nationally. Obama...
  
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• What you need to know for Conservative primary in D.A.'s race

  09-09-2015 20:59
  
  For the 4,218 registered Conservatives on Staten Island who can vote in Thursday's primary in the district attorney race, here are some helpful facts to help making voting easier.
  
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• Change of date for Stapleton area committee meeting

  09-09-2015 20:51
  
  The date has been changed for the September meeting of the Stapleton-Clifton-Concord area committee meeting of Community Board 1. The new date is Sept. 17.
  
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• 3 Staten Islanders win lottery to see Pope Francis

  09-09-2015 20:44
  
  Pope Francis will visit the West Lawn of the nation's capitol in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 24 -- as part of the pontiff's upcoming apostolic visit to the U.S. -- and three borough residents are winners of the statewide, online ticket lottery for 100 pairs of coveted tickets to this papal audience, Sen. Charles Schumer announced today.
  
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• Euthanasia first recommended for alleged abuser's dog, vet testifies

  09-09-2015 20:36
  
  The initial prognosis was so poor for the tiny Maltese-Shih Tzu puppy which prosecutors allege Alsu Ivanchenko abused last year, that he recommended she be humanely euthanized, a neurological veterinarian testified Wednesday.
  
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• Molinaro coordinated absentee voting effort for McMahon in D.A. race

  09-09-2015 20:32
  
  Michael McMahon may already have an edge over Joan Illuzzi in Thursday's Conservative primary election.
  
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• Mayor visits Staten Island school to herald pre-K program

  09-09-2015 20:24
  
  Mayor Bill DeBlasioand City Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina kicked off the new school year Thursday with a visit to Staten Island's PS 59 to herald the success of the city's free universal pre-K program.
  
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• 5 key players in trial of alleged dog-abuser Alsu Ivanchenko

  09-09-2015 19:33
  
  To prepare for the trial of the borough native charged with abusing her puppy, the Advance has outlined the key players of the case.
  
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• Michael McMahon: Civil, criminal law work prepared me for D.A.

  09-09-2015 18:45
  
  An attorney for almost 30 years, Michael McMahon said his experience has all been leading up to the point of running for district attorney.
  
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• Joan Illuzzi recalls gruesome cases as a prosecutor

  09-09-2015 18:45
  
  Taking a short break from campaigning on a recent sweltering summer afternoon, Joan Illuzzi recalled her time in the Manhattan district attorney's office as one that prepared her to run for Staten Island district attorney.
  
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• Mariners Harbor man arrested for allegedly punching cop

  09-09-2015 17:52
  
  Officer was attempting to arrest 25-year-old on drinking in public charges
  
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• 12 tips from NYPD on back-to-school safety

  09-09-2015 16:36
  
  To ensure child safety, the NYPD 120th Precinct has outlined 12 tips for drivers traveling on school routes.
  
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• Did back-to-school traffic on Staten Island impact your morning commute?

  09-09-2015 15:50
  
  All eyes were on traffic from the Staten Island Expressway and the recently reconfigured Clove Road to the new PS 62 in Rossville.
  
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• Advance historic page from October 16, 1980: 'Xanadu' and $88 black-and-white TVs for sale

  09-09-2015 13:00
  
  Today's archive page is from October 16, 1980.
  
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• It will feel like 100 degrees on first day of school

  09-09-2015 12:43
  
  The first day of school is forecast to bring a high of 90 degrees with the chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Quiz: Are you smarter than a fifth-grader in Common Core math?

  09-09-2015 12:00
  
  As a new school year gets underway, here are some of the sample fifth-grade standardized math questions released by the state Education Department. See if you can answer them correctly.
  
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• Another school year underway for 70,000 Staten Island kids

  09-09-2015 12:00
  
  Some 70,000 students across Staten Island are headed back to school Wednesday to start off the 2015-2016 academic year.
  Some 70,000 students across Staten Island are headed back to school Wednesday to start off the 2015-2016 academic year.
  Some 70,000 students across Staten Island are headed back to school Wednesday to start off the 2015-2016 academic year.
  Some 70,000 students across Staten Island are headed back to school Wednesday to start off the 2015-2016 academic year.
  Some 70,000 students
  
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• New Jersey forest fire causing smoke odor on Staten Island

  09-09-2015 04:41
  
  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A large forest fire currently burning in New Jersey is apparently causing a smoky smell to spread across Staten Island. Firefighters responded to several reports of a smoke odor on Staten Island Tuesday night, but there...
  
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• New Jersey forest fire caused smoke odor on Staten Island

  09-09-2015 04:41
  
  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A large forest fire currently burning in New Jersey is apparently causing a smoky smell to spread across Staten Island. Firefighters responded to several reports of a smoke odor on Staten Island Tuesday night, but there...
  
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• Clinton says private email was a mistake, says she's sorry

  09-09-2015 04:15
  
  "I do think I could have and should have done a better job answering questions earlier," she said.
  
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• 3 things to know: Tuesday's Community Board 1 meeting

  09-09-2015 04:10
  
  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In its first meeting since the summer hiatus, Community Board 1 took the following actions: 1.  Members voted unanimously to adopt a "North Shore Youth Agenda 2017" with six top priorities: Construction of more public schools,...
  
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• FDNY adds 3 Staten Island firefighters to WTC Memorial Wall

  09-09-2015 02:15
  
  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Twenty-one New York City firefighters who died of an illness related to their work at World Trade Center site after 9/11 were honored for their sacrifice on Tuesday. The FDNY added the firefighters' names, which included...
  
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• Allegedly abused pup cried an hour for help; was 'frail,' 'dirty,' witnesses testify

  09-09-2015 01:19
  
  Witnesses testified alleged dog-abuser Alsu Ivanchenko's injured puppy cried for help for an hour before they finally located it in a dark area near the Staten Island Railway.
  
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• More speed cameras activated in time for new school year

  09-09-2015 01:00
  
  There are still only fixed school zone speed cameras on Staten Island.
  
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