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Ricky Schroder Turns 55: A Staten Island Native’s Journey from Child Star to Senior Citizen

Breaking Local News ReportMay 3, 20250

On April 13, 2025, Staten Island’s own Ricky Schroder hit a milestone—turning 55 and officially stepping into the “senior citizen” phase of life. For those who grew up watching him light up the screen as a child star, this moment feels like a nostalgic punch. From his early days as a precocious talent to his later ventures in Hollywood and beyond, Schroder’s journey is one worth celebrating. Born in Brooklyn but raised on Staten Island, Richard Bartlett Schroder Jr. was destined for stardom. At just nine years old, he stole hearts in the 1979 remake of The Champ, starring opposite

Hijab wearing woman sought for assaulting young boy at Staten Island Park

Breaking Local News ReportMay 2, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is searching for a woman accused of assaulting a 12-year-old boy inside Village Greens Park on Staten Island on the afternoon of Monday, March 31. According to police, the incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. near Arthur Kill Road and Arden Avenue, when the unidentified woman approached the child and struck him in the face with a basketball. The impact caused the boy to experience head pain and dizziness. He was not hospitalized. The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction following the assault. Authorities have not disclosed what may have led to the

Staten Island store sells $50K-winning Powerball ticket

Breaking Local News ReportApril 24, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island Powerball player is celebrating a $50,000 third-prize win after matching four white balls and the red Power Ball in the April 21 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at METRO MART NY, located at 2655 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. The prize represents one of two third-tier wins reported across New York for this Powerball draw. The winning numbers were selected from a pool of one to 69 for the white balls and one to 26 for the red Power Ball. Powerball drawings are held three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Off-duty FDNY EMT busted for assault in Staten Island arrest

Breaking Local News ReportApril 19, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — An off-duty FDNY Emergency Medical Technician was arrested Friday night and charged with assault following an incident in the 123rd Precinct, according to police. Ashly Floridia, 30, was taken into custody at approximately 8:31 p.m. on April 18. Authorities confirmed she has been charged with assault in the third degree. The NYPD said the arrest occurred near the Tottenville and Charleston neighborhoods of Staten Island. Further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault were not immediately disclosed. Floridia is currently employed by the New York City Fire Department as an EMT. Her duty status at

Teen girl, 14, disappears after leaving Staten Island home

Breaking Local News ReportApril 13, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Jayleen Barrett Jones, who went missing Sunday morning after leaving her Staten Island residence. Last seen Sunday morning According to police, Jones was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 13, 2025, leaving her home at Post Avenue in the 120th Precinct. Her current whereabouts are unknown, and authorities have classified her as a missing person. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown and blonde hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, Jones was wearing

NYPD cop arrested on Staten Island on strangulation, child endangerment charges

Breaking Local News ReportApril 11, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — An off-duty NYPD police officer was arrested Thursday night in Staten Island after allegedly assaulting a victim and endangering two children, police said. Key Points Charges include strangulation and assault Usman Kalair, 36, an NYPD officer, was taken into custody at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities said the arrest occurred within the bounds of the 120th Precinct, which covers parts of the North Shore of Staten Island. Kalair was charged with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing. He also faces three counts of second-degree harassment and two counts of endangering the welfare

Elderly Staten Island man scammed out of $30,000 in broad daylight heist

Breaking Local News ReportApril 11, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly scammed a 74-year-old man out of nearly $30,000 in a broad-daylight grand larceny incident in the 123rd Precinct earlier this month. Key Points Elderly victim targeted in high-value fraud According to the NYPD, the incident occurred at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in front of 262 Arden Avenue. The elderly victim was led to believe he needed to pay nearly $30,000 in cash to resolve what was described as fraudulent activity. The victim complied, handing over $29,685 to the individual, who

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent busted for assault, weapons charge in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportApril 9, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Tuesday night in Staten Island and hit with multiple charges, including assault and criminal possession of a weapon, according to police. Key Points The incident occurred late Tuesday night The arrest took place on April 8, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. The individual arrested has been identified as 30-year-old Myiesha Ford, who was off-duty at the time of the incident. Ford serves as a School Safety Agent with the New York City Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately disclosed. Facing three criminal charges Ford

Staten Island man fatally shot in broad daylight on Bay Street, gunman on the loose

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 30, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed Friday afternoon in front of a building on Bay Street, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:31 p.m. reporting a male shot outside 155 Bay Street, located in the 120th Precinct. Officers arrived to find the victim unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso. Emergency Medical Services transported the man to Richmond University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was later identified as Jesse Pimental, 25, of 245 Corona Avenue, Staten Island, police confirmed. No arrests have been made,

Shooting Rocks Staten Island: Middletown Man Injured, Suspect at Large

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 30, 20250

Staten Island, NY, March 30, 2025 – A quiet night in Staten Island’s Middletown neighborhood turned violent when a 25-year-old man was shot multiple times in front of 34 Andros Avenue on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The incident, reported to the New York Police Department’s 121 Precinct at approximately 10:50 p.m., has left residents shaken and police searching for an elusive suspect. According to authorities, the victim was approached by an unidentified male who opened fire, discharging several rounds and striking the man five times in the body. The assailant then fled on foot, disappearing into the night. Emergency responders

Lucky Staten Island player scores big in lottery drawing

Local News ReportMarch 22, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — A TAKE 5 player in Staten Island claimed a top prize worth $33,348.50 in the March 20 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Romi Cards & Gifts, located at 3161 Amboy Road. The TAKE 5 game draws from a field of 1 through 39 and holds two drawings daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public education in New York State in fiscal year

A Staten Island Navy Reservist Was Arrested for Trying to Sell Military ID Cards to China

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 12, 20250

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A U.S. Navy Reservist from New York has been indicted on bribery charges for allegedly obtaining unauthorized U.S. Department of Defense identification cards in exchange for cash, federal authorities announced. Raymond Andres Zumba, 27, of Staten Island, faces up to 15 years in prison. A federal judge has ordered him detained pending trial. According to court documents, a confidential source alerted law enforcement in January 2025 that Zumba had inquired about issuing real but unauthorized military IDs for under-the-table payments. Acting under federal direction, the source engaged in a series of communications with Zumba to discuss the

Two winning lottery tickets sold in Brooklyn, Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 4, 20250

NEW YORK — Two top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets, each worth $16,713.50, were sold in Brooklyn and Staten Island for the March 3 evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced. The Brooklyn ticket was purchased at J&S 339, located at 339 Keap St., while the Staten Island ticket was sold at Atta Cards & Gifts, 262 Arden Ave., Suite L & M. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prizes.

Staten Island man killed in Lower East Side Shooting

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 2, 20250

NEW YORK, NY — A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 3:22 a.m. at 288 Elizabeth Street, where they found the victim with two gunshot wounds to the chest and one to the stomach. Emergency medical personnel transported the man to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified the victim as Anton Albert, 39, of Staten Island. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Lucky Staten Island lottery player wins big with TAKE 5

Local News ReportFebruary 21, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, NY — A lucky New York Lottery player in Staten Island won $31,700.50 in the February 19 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Castle Deli and Grocery, located at 1215 Castleton Avenue. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with prizes available for up to one year from the drawing date. The New York Lottery, the largest and most profitable in North America, contributed $3.8 billion to support public schools in fiscal year 2023-2024.

Man assaulted, robbed of lunchbox in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 4, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who assaulted and robbed a man of his lunchbox before fleeing on an MTA bus last week, authorities said. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m. in front of 25 Victory Boulevard. According to police, an unidentified male approached a 26-year-old man and punched him in the face before forcibly taking his lunchbox. The suspect then boarded an S46 MTA bus and fled the scene. The victim sustained bruising to his face but declined medical attention. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect

Off-duty NYPD officer arrested on assault charges in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 1, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested Friday afternoon in Staten Island and charged with two counts of third-degree assault, authorities said. Serena Dejesus, a 25-year-old NYPD officer, was taken into custody at approximately 3:20 p.m. within the confines of the 120th Precinct, which covers the northern part of Staten Island. Details regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault were not immediately available. The NYPD did not provide additional information about the incident or whether the officer was suspended following the arrest. Third-degree assault in New York is a misdemeanor charge that typically involves

Staten Island man faces charges after woman was fatally struck in a hospital crosswalk

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 10, 20250

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island man has been arrested and charged in connection with a December collision that killed a 64-year-old pedestrian in a hospital parking lot, police said. Surija Bajro, 67, of Clifton Avenue, was taken into custody on Thursday at 2:03 p.m. and charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The charges stem from a December 11 incident when Bajro was driving a Volkswagen Atlas in the parking lot of Staten Island University Hospital’s North Campus. Authorities said Bajro was making a left turn onto a private roadway when he struck Kathleen

Off-duty NYPD officer arrested on assault charge in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 26, 20240

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Thursday morning in Staten Island and charged with third-degree assault, police said. Nicholas Scorie, 26, was taken into custody at 5:36 a.m. within the confines of the 123rd Precinct. Authorities have not provided details about the circumstances of the alleged assault or the victim involved. Scorie, a member of the NYPD, is now facing disciplinary proceedings in addition to the criminal charges. The NYPD stated that the incident is under internal review. The arrest is the latest in a series of misconduct allegations involving off-duty law enforcement personnel this

Another Off-duty NYPD officer arrested in Staten Island for DWI

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 15, 20240

NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested early Saturday morning in Staten Island and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to police. Jose A. Dejesus, 27, was taken into custody at 7:14 a.m. within the 122nd Precinct. Authorities confirmed he faces multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and refusing to take a breath test. The arrest occurred while Dejesus was off duty, though further details about the circumstances leading to the incident were not immediately released. The NYPD has not issued a statement regarding the arrest, and it remains unclear if Dejesus

Police Arrest NYC Cop for Driving Drunk in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 14, 20240

NEW YORK — An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Friday morning on Staten Island, facing multiple charges related to driving while intoxicated, according to police. Diana Todaro, 27, was taken into custody at approximately 2:09 a.m. within the confines of the 123rd Precinct. She has been charged with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher, driving while intoxicated (first offense), and driving while ability impaired by alcohol. Details about the circumstances leading to Todaro’s arrest have not been disclosed, and no injuries or accidents were reported in connection with the incident. The NYPD

85-year-old Staten Island man charged for murder of elderly wife in domestic attack

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 7, 20240

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An 85-year-old Staten Island man was arrested Friday in connection with the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman in a residential neighborhood, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:31 p.m. Thursday about an assault in progress at 33A Carmel Court, located in the 122nd Precinct, authorities reported. At the scene, officers found Laxmiben Khristi, 87, with a stab wound to her chest. She was transported to Staten Island University North Campus by emergency medical services, where she was later pronounced dead. Police arrested Pitarbhai Khristi, 85, of 33 Carmel Court, on Friday

Staten Island man shot and killed in the Bronx, gunman at large

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 6, 20240

BRONX, N.Y. — A Staten Island man died Thursday after being shot in the head in a Bronx neighborhood, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at 688 East 223rd Street at approximately 3:34 p.m. Upon arrival, they found 36-year-old Melquan Johnson, of Highland Avenue on Staten Island, with a gunshot wound to his head. Emergency medical personnel transported Johnson to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the NYPD’s investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. This marks another

87-year-old woman stabbed to death inside Staten Island home, suspect in custody

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 6, 20240

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An 87-year-old woman was fatally stabbed late Thursday night in her Staten Island home, and police have detained a person of interest as the investigation continues. Officers from the NYPD’s 122nd Precinct responded to a 911 call reporting an assault in progress at 33A Carmel Court around 11:31 p.m. Upon arrival, police discovered Laxmiben Khristi, 87, with a stab wound to her chest. Emergency medical services transported Khristi to Staten Island University Hospital North Campus, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released details about the individual taken into custody, nor have they disclosed

Watch: Hundreds Gather for ‘Trump Dance’ Flash Mob in Staten Island

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 1, 20240

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On Friday, November 29, over 200 supporters of President-elect Donald Trump assembled at Midland Beach Splaza for a flash mob, performing his signature dance to the tune of “YMCA” by The Village People. The event, organized by the Staten Island Republican Party, encouraged participants to “shake off your Thanksgiving turkey with the dance that’s sweeping the nation.” Attendees engaged in a conga line, waved Trump flags, and competed for prizes, including garbage can trophies and Trump dolls. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, who participated in the event, remarked, “The dance has taken on a life