Staten Island shows increased interest in secession following Mamdani’s visit.
Secession Discussions Rise Among Staten Islanders Staten Islanders are reigniting their discussions about secession, feeling skeptical of the promises made by newly sworn-in Mayor Mamdani for their often overlooked borough. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, tried to connect with the community during his visit in mid-December, but his presence appears only to have fueled unrest in […]
Staten Island mother’s Guido on a Ledge gives Elf on the Shelf an Italian twist
Christmas Isn’t Looking Bright This Year This holiday season might be a bit unconventional. You may have heard of the Elf on the Shelf; well, there’s a new twist called Guido on the Shelf. It’s basically a stuffed toy sporting a tank top, sunshade, and even a little chest hair — everything that encapsulates an […]
Staten Island officials make another attempt to separate from NYC after Mamdani’s mayoral victory
Staten Island’s Secession Talk Resurfaces Leaders from New York City’s Staten Island, the most conservative borough, are reviving a proposal to secede from the city. They express concerns that Staten Island may evolve into what they’re calling the “People’s Republic of Mamdani.” State Senator Andrew Lanza argues that democratic socialists are vastly different from Staten […]
Drivers in Staten Island may be allowed to turn right on red with new NYC proposal
Proposed Bill to Allow Right Turns on Red Lights in Staten Island In a move aimed at alleviating traffic woes, Staten Island City Councilman Frank Morano introduced a bill on Thursday that would permit drivers to make right turns at red lights. He argues that this change could reduce congestion and cut down on commute […]
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis criticizes the gerrymandering lawsuit for the Staten Island House seat as an unreasonable attempt to seize power.
Republican Rep. Malliotakis Critiques Democratic Gerrymandering Lawsuit Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis has criticized a lawsuit supported by Democrats that aims to include Staten Island’s congressional district in Lower Manhattan. She described it as a partisan effort to “silence” conservative voices in New York City. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court by the […]
Staten Island teenager makes first in-person court appearance for allegedly beheading mother’s boyfriend
A Staten Island teenager, charged with the shocking murder of his mother’s boyfriend, displayed an unsettling calmness as he pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Damien Herstel, 19, walked into a Richmond County courtroom, his presence largely unnoticed. This was his first appearance following accusations of killing and dismembering 45-year-old Anthony Casaraspro in a […]
Mother of Staten Island teenager charged with beheading a man shares her anguish
A teenager from Staten Island, accused of killing his mother’s boyfriend, reportedly displayed the dismembered body to his sister and asked their mother whether she wanted him to stay alive. During a tearful recounting, Alicia Zayas, the suspect’s mother, described the chilling conversation her 16-year-old daughter, Bri, had with her son, Damian Herstel, who is […]
Staten Island fuel stop sets off gourmet gas station trend
Gourmet Gas Station on Staten Island Redefines Convenience Food At first glance, the Shell station on Victoria Boulevard and Seneca Avenue in Staten Island seems just like any other fuel stop in New York City’s heavily trafficked area. Yet, behind its typical exterior is something special—Italo and Gerardo Perito’s unique establishment. Once you enter the […]
Police were frequently summoned to a Staten Island residence for domestic violence incidents prior to a shocking decapitation, according to reports.
In the years leading up to the tragic incident involving Damien Herstell, who is accused of decapitating his mother’s boyfriend, emergency calls for assistance consistently brought police to a home on Staten Island, as reported by The Post. The victim, Anthony Casaraspuro, 45, a city sanitation worker, had been identified as the aggressor in at […]
Distressed Staten Island teenager charged with beheading mother’s partner reveals graphic confession details
Teen Charged with Murder After Gruesome Confession A Staten Island teenager, charged with killing his mother’s boyfriend, reportedly made a graphic confession. He allegedly expressed a desire to dispose of the body by using a blender, starting with the brain, and suggested flushing it down the toilet, according to law enforcement officials. Damien Haastel, 19, […]