Staten Island
College of Staten Island swim coach fired
Oleg Soloviev said his problems with the school sprang from clerical errors and minor procedural violations, and that he has been the focus of an NCAA investigation connected to the recent suspension of three CSI swimmers.
Too often, institutions are protected from sexual abuse, but kids aren’t
The saddest part of most cases of sex abuse is that they were likely preventable. Our society is one that adheres too closely to a chain-of-command pecking order, if you will.
Joe Paterno isn’t going out on top
Will we remember Joe Paterno like we see him here, riding high, celebrating another victory? In light of the recent Penn State scandal, the answer might be “no.” If he had known when to quit, he wouldn’t be lumped in with these local guys…
Girl who survived August crash charged with burglarizing Little League
Girl whose arm was nearly severed in a fatal SUV crash in Great Kills is charged with stealing from the Little League complex – once before the crash, and once after.
Staten Island man wins Staten Island race – the half-marathon
For his debut in this race, Mike Cassidy of Castleton Corners beat his Manhattan rival by eight seconds. But he’s just gearing up for the California Invitational Marathon.
Moore Catholic High – louder than God?
For years, neighbors have complained about music blaring from Moore Catholic’s football field. Why does it have to blast even when the stadium is empty? But the school principal won’t listen. Or maybe he just can’t hear.
Yankees suspend S.I. beer vendor – for joke
Steve Lazarus saw Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves walking into the stadium, and joked, “Hey, you got ID?” Aceves grabbed his crotch and said, “I got your ID right here.” Everyone laughed. But the vendor’s supervisor called it harassment.
A Staten Island resident has entered the Cricket Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame says the Staten Island Cricket Club – the oldest continuous cricket club in the United States – could not have survived without Clarence Modeste.
Staten Island Yankees get sold – but stay
The club president says the Yankees are staying in the borough, however. And despite earlier rumors that the team would be sold to a New York hedge-fund manager, it went instead to a Connecticut-based group of investors.
Ambulances right near the action – by the football games
It once took 45 minutes for an ambulance to reach an injured player. No more.
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