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‘Architect’ of shooting outside high school on Staten Island pleads guilty; attack allegedly gang-related
June 25, 2026

A Staten Island man charged with planning and carrying out a shooting nearly four years ago outside Tottenville High School…

NYPD vehicles and emergency crews outside Tottenville High School after a 2022 shooting.
Staten Island honors NYPD’s finest at Police Officer of the Year ceremony (68 photos)
June 17, 2026

Members of the New York Police Department were recognized for acts of heroism Wednesday during the Police Officer of the Year Awards Ceremony…

NYPD officers and Staten Island officials gather at the Police Officer of the Year ceremony.
D.A. McMahon calls for UPS boycott over ‘unjust’ Staten Island delivery practices
June 16, 2026

The UPS acronym might better stand for “Unjust Parcel Service” on Staten Island, District Attorney Michael McMahon suggested Tuesday.

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and community leaders speak outside the Park Hill apartments.
Staten Island multicultural food fest serves unity—with a side of cabbage (87 photos)
June 8, 2026

It was a full-plate kind of day across Staten Island on Sunday. From The Mount in Pleasant Plains to Snug Harbor and New Brighton…

A plate of rice, chicken, cabbage and vegetables served at Staten Island’s Multicultural Food Festival.
Staten Island homicide free for 8 months, but uptick in some other crimes
June 6, 2026

Staten Island has been homicide free for eight months and is leading New York City in a historic decline in murders…

Anthony Casalaspro seated in a chair, looking toward the camera.
NYPD commissioner reveals number of guns seized on Staten Island
June 5, 2026

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced Friday that 115 guns have been seized on Staten Island by the NYPD so far this year.

Firearms and ammunition seized by law enforcement displayed on a blue table.
He skipped court — now jury finds Staten Island man guilty of bail jumping
June 4, 2026

A Staten Island jury on Tuesday convicted a man of second-degree bail jumping after he fled to Manhattan instead of appearing in court.

The state Supreme Court courthouse in St. George, Staten Island.
S.I. man pleads guilty to pointing ghost gun in parking dispute, leading cops on wild chase
June 4, 2026

A man from Elm Park pleaded guilty more than a year after pointing a ghost gun at a victim during a parking dispute…

The state Supreme Court courthouse in St. George, Staten Island.
Staten Islanders safely destroy four tons of docs at DA’s free shredding event
June 2, 2026

Nearly 200 Staten Island residents took advantage of a free document shredding event Sunday at the College of Staten Island…

Staten Island officials and community members stand beside a mobile shredding truck at a free document shredding event.
Man gets prison time in 6-month squatting scheme in Staten Island home
June 2, 2026

A Staten Island man convicted on charges stemming from an alleged squatting scheme has been sentenced to prison…

The state Supreme Court courthouse in St. George, Staten Island.
Teen denied youth status, sentenced in shooting outside HS on Staten Island, 2nd gun incident
June 1, 2026

A New Brighton teen accused of helping plan a 2022 shooting outside Tottenville High School has been sentenced…

Police vehicles and officers outside Tottenville High School after a shooting, with an inset photo of the defendant.
D.A. McMahon: New N.Y. budget helps combat Staten Island’s ghost gun problem
May 29, 2026

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon applauded provisions contained in the recently signed New York State budget that pertain to ghost guns.

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon speaks at a podium during a crime victims candlelight vigil.
Young victim’s testimony seals guilty verdict in Staten Island child sex abuse case
May 28, 2026

A Staten Island jury delivered a guilty verdict Tuesday against a man accused of sexually abusing a child…

An empty jury box inside a courtroom.
Gov. Hochul touts 45% drop in New York overdose deaths since 2022
May 22, 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday touted data indicating a nearly 45% reduction in accidental fatal overdoses over three years in New York State…

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference about declining overdose deaths in New York.
2 Eltingville robberies in 1 hour. Now a Staten Island man pays the price
May 21, 2026

A Charleston man accused of carrying out two knifepoint robberies in less than an hour has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

The NYPD’s 123rd Precinct stationhouse in Tottenville with patrol vehicles parked outside.
Baseball bat ‘ambush’ on Staten Island left man in coma. Now, case reaches resolution
May 20, 2026

A baseball bat “ambush” that put a man in a coma nearly two years ago on Staten Island has ended in a guilty plea…

The state Supreme Court courthouse in St. George, Staten Island.
Swastika found at Staten Island school; task force meets to discuss rising hate crimes
May 20, 2026

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating swastika graffiti at a high school in Sea View amid several recent antisemitic incidents…

The exterior and sign of Susan E. Wagner High School on Staten Island.
Mamdani touts $12M opioid settlement funds, but Staten Island D.A. says ‘it’s not enough’
May 14, 2026

Staten Island is not receiving its fair share of the $12 million in opioid settlement funds that Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced…

Staten Island Fentanyl and Overdose Task Force meeting at the district attorney’s office
Crushing chaos: Video shows NYPD demolish 200+ illegal bikes on Staten Island
May 13, 2026

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch joined with Staten Island leaders Wednesday to observe the destruction of over 200 illegal two-wheeled vehicles…

A bulldozer crushes illegal two-wheeled vehicles at a Staten Island sanitation facility.
Staten Island Denim Day rally emphasizes support for survivors of sexual assault
May 4, 2026

Community leaders, law enforcement officials and survivors of sexual violence gathered on Thursday, April 30, on the steps of Staten Island Borough Hall…

Community leaders and supporters gather on the steps of Staten Island Borough Hall for Denim Day.
Staten Island officials call for more NYPD cops, harsher penalties amid theft spike
May 3, 2026

Vehicle thefts have increased over 20% this year on Staten Island, and borough political leaders are raising red flags about NYPD staffing…

NYPD officers stand together with department patches visible on their uniforms.
Fentanyl sales to land Staten Island man in prison; D.A. wanted harsher sentence
April 28, 2026

An Eltingville man charged in a series of fentanyl sales to an undercover detective will spend the next five years in prison…

The state Supreme Court courthouse in St. George, Staten Island.
NYPD staffing level blamed as Staten Island car thefts spike 22% over last year
April 27, 2026

In 2026 through April 19, thieves have stolen 71 vehicles compared to 58 in 2025. The 22% uptick is listed as grand larceny auto…

A map of Staten Island showing vehicle-theft locations recorded by NYPD CompStat.
Purple fentanyl and cocaine busts: How Staten Island prosecutors are cracking down on deadly drug dealers
April 25, 2026

The fight against the drug crisis remains in high gear, illustrated most recently by prosecution in Staten Island courts of eight different alleged dealers…

Purple fentanyl and cocaine recovered during a Staten Island drug investigation.
Staten Island district attorney proposes changes to Raise the Age law
April 24, 2026

New York was one of the last states to prosecute 16-year-olds as adults. All of that changed in 2017 when the state legislature passed Raise the Age…

Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon discusses proposed changes to the Raise the Age law.
By candlelight on Staten Island, crime victims and families remember, mourn, heal
April 24, 2026

Hugs were shared and tears were shed as victims of crime and their families gathered at the College of Staten Island’s Center for the Arts…

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon speaks at a candlelight vigil for crime victims and their families.
Staten Island officials urge drug disposal ahead of take-back day Saturday
April 24, 2026

Staten Island officials urge residents to dispose of unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon speaks at an event promoting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Prosecutor vs. policy: Staten Island D.A. details 5 laws he says are failing — and why
April 24, 2026

Why are some suspects released without bail, why do certain youth cases never reach criminal court, and why is drugged driving so difficult to prosecute?

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon appears beside the New York State Capitol.
Richmond County DA hosts annual cleanup: 100 volunteers help beautify Staten Island
April 22, 2026

Nearly 100 volunteers came together Saturday to remove graffiti, litter and illegal signs from commercial corridors across New Dorp, Midland Beach and Grant City…

Nearly 100 volunteers gather outside the 122nd Precinct during the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office community cleanup.
Staten Island DA, MADD and families gather to remember victims of vehicular crimes
April 21, 2026

As part of an ongoing series of events during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon…

District Attorney Michael E. McMahon joins MADD representatives and families at a New Dorp gathering.