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The Coupe
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What’s gone, what’s next: Staten Island restaurants, grocer that closed in 2026
Since Jan. 1, restaurants across Staten Island have closed, including longtime neighborhood favorites, independent eateries and national chains, making way for fresh ideas.
Full story at silive.com ↗
Staten Island weekend happenings: Fall activities, Fright Fest and more
Staten Island weekend activities include a fall festival, a pumpkin party for the kids, a spooky movie under the stars, and a step back into Staten Island’s history.
Full story at silive.com ↗
Amusement park among ideas for new amenities near Staten Island athletic complex
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has issued a request for expressions of interest for the space around the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex near Staten Island.
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Boyle native addresses Famine Way gathering in USA - Boyle Today
Staten Island, the US, has become part of the Global Irish Famine Way (GIFW) with a ceremony where the Irish American community dedicated the Irish Famines Memorial and unveiled the first Global Irish Framine Way Bronze Shoes monument in the United States.
Full story at boyletoday.com ↗
Mayor Mamdani Announces Largest-Ever Trick-or-Streets With 160 Car-Free Open Streets and Plazas Citywide
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn have announced the Largest-Ever Trick-or-Streets, with a record 160 car-free Open Streets and Plazas across the five boroughs set to host Halloween and fall celebrations throughout October.
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