7.6K views · 363 reactions | Our Lady Queen of Peace in New Dorp took part in Joe Biden's inauguration committee’s nationwide memorial to remember and honor the 400,000 American lives lost to COVID-19. At 5:30 p.m. churches around the country tolled their bells to pay tribute to the lives lost during the pandemic. (: Alex Salmieri) | Staten Island Advance | Facebook

4.4K views · 28 reactions | With an overflow of information regarding COVID-19, here are some recent updates about the novel coronavirus. Watch the video above to learn more about the deadly virus. (Video: Alex Salmieri) | Staten Island Advance | Facebook

3.6K views · 166 reactions | Northwell Health Heart Institute offers the most advanced cardiology treatments on Staten Island–no bridge or ferry required | Staten Island University Hospital | Facebook

Dozens of students over the past two years have come to a bodega in Staten Island to show their grades to Wail Alselwi, who goes by Wally. In exchange for good grades, Alselwi lets students take some free goodies, and if they earn above a 90 percent average, they get $100 as well, plus a T-shirt. The idea came to Alselwi, 36, in 2023, after he made a bet with one of his regular customers that if he got good grades on his report card, Alselwi said he would give him something in the store free. Al

More details have been revealed about the new public school opening at the former St. John Villa Academy site in Arrochar. For the full story, visit l.silive.com/Cbnk6V | Staten Island Advance