1+ hour, 9+ min ago (297+ words) Ask your best friend (and co-worker) to join you for a casual lunch or dinner. Keep it light but tell her how much you enjoy her company and ask if the age difference between you bothers her. If the ... Dear Abby: Should I reveal my crush on my co-worker? I've been best friends with a co-worker for the last six years, but over the last few months, I've been realizing she's a lot more to me than just a friend. I am nervous about trying to make advances because I don't know if the feelings are mutual or how she views our age difference. I don't want to risk ruining our friendship. I just know that my heart skips a few beats when our eyes meet or our fingers accidentally touch. I've realized these last few months that I'm falling…...

5+ hour, 15+ min ago (429+ words) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. " A New Springville man was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison in a sex-trafficking and coercion case involving a 14-year-old girl and other women in Brooklyn. Justin Dixon, 34, was sentenced by Judge William F. Kuntz II at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and being in possession of a firearm. Dixon pleaded guilty to the charges in November 2024. In January 2023, Dixon transported the minor victim and other women to a known prostitution area of Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn, referred to as the "Penn Track" or the "Blade," according to authorities. He forced them to engage in prostitution and demanded all proceeds be turned over to him, authorities said. Any resistance from the victims was met with violence, according to court documents. Dixon used social media and…...

8+ hour, 5+ min ago (448+ words) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Two Staten Islanders are among 400 people appointed to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team. Yesenia Mata, executive director of La Colmena in Port Richmond, and Jessica Baker Vodoor, president and CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden in Livingston have been appointed to the Mamdani transition team, which is comprised of 17 committees. Baker Vodoor has been selected for the Committee on Arts & Culture, while Mata will serve on the Committee on Immigrant Justice. It was unclear at the time of publishing whether additional borough residents would be appointed to the transition team. Assemblymember Charles D. Fall, Staten Island Democratic Party chair, recently penned a letter to SILive.com about ways Mamdani can deliver for the borough, where he only received 23% percent of the vote in the 2025 election. "I've worked with the last three mayors, and one thing has remained…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago (258+ words) Donald Glover revealed that it was serious health issues that forced him to cancel his 2024 New World Tour, including a stroke and heart complications that required multiple surgeries, Variety is reporting. The entertainer, who performs under the moniker of Childish Gambino, shared details of his medical struggles during a performance at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw over the weekend. According to clips shared on social media, Glover told the audience he experienced severe head pain while in Louisiana but continued with his performance despite vision problems, the variety report said. "I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway. I couldn't really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital and the doctor was like, "You had a stroke," Glover said onstage. The musician said his…...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago (557+ words) Taylor Swift's mother offered a rare public remark about her daughter's fianc, NFL star Travis Kelce, in a newly released trailer for the singer's upcoming docuseries, "The End of an Era," according to a report in International Business Times. The trailer, unveiled Nov. 13, features Andrea Swift briefly reflecting on Kelce's role in her daughter's life. "Travis Kelce, he brings a lot of happiness," the 67-year-old mother says in the clip " a rare comment from her, as she typically avoids discussing Swift's relationships. The moment is followed by footage of Swift smiling while speaking to Kelce on the phone. During the exchange, Swift jokes, "We basically do the same job," prompting Kelce to respond, "You've got teammates. I got teammates." Swift adds, "You've got Coach Reid, I've got my mom," as the two laugh together. The trailer includes additional glimpses into…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago (188+ words) A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie amount to a stunning rebuke of the Trump administration's efforts to target Trump's political opponents as well as its legal maneuvering to hastily install a loyalist prosecutor willing to file the cases. The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed. The objection to Halligan's appointment was just one part of a multipronged assault on the indictments, which included arguments that the cases were vindictive. In a statement, James said, "I am heartened by today's victory and…...

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (282+ words) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. " As the year winds down and the holiday season offers an affectionate hello, Social Security recipients might be curious if the most wonderful time of the year will impact their monthly payments. The good news for November imbursements is that none of them land on Thanksgiving " meaning that they should arrive on time as usual. The last recipients to get their November checks, as scheduled, are those who are born between the 21st and the 31st of their birth month. Those checks will be issued on Wednesday, Nov. 26. This check is the second to last for 2025. It's also worth noting that there are no more paper checks coming in the mail to thousands of Social Security recipients after President Donald Trump issued a directive to axe paper checks from being a payment method for all government outfits, per his executive…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago (488+ words) STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. " Looking for a break from the kitchen this Thanksgiving? Staten Islanders have plenty of options to enjoy a festive meal without turning on the oven. All the borough's diners will keep things casual with traditional turkey plates and comfort classics, while several sit-down spots are rolling out prix fixe menus featuring turkey and all the trimmings. It's a great way to celebrate without the stress of cooking " or cleaning up, if that's your jam. Keep in mind: tax and gratuity are additional on most prix fixe offerings. Reach out if we've missed any of your favorite Thanksgiving dining spots " [email protected]. Classic American diner serving hearty breakfasts, comfort food and a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Cozy Italian spot known for pasta and seafood dishes with a Thanksgiving prix fix option among the complete meals. Both " la carte…...

14+ hour, 12+ min ago (94+ words) Staten Island, N.Y. " A crash was reported on the Brooklyn-bound Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Monday morning. The crash was on the lower level, and two lanes were blocked, according to an alert from the MTA issued around 10:30 a.m. Traffic was backed up on the Staten Island Expressway to Hylan Boulevard from the span, according to 511NY. It was a tough morning for commuters. Earlier in the rush hour, truck traffic caused extensive delays on the Goethals Bridge to Staten Island, the Brooklyn-bound Staten Island Expressway and access roads....

14+ hour, 37+ min ago (278+ words) Parents are being urged to stop using a popular baby product immediately after one infant death was reported. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to "immediately stop" using Fasando-branded baby loungers due to risk of serious injury or death from fall and entrapment hazards. The loungers violate mandatory standards for infant sleep products, according to the CPSC. The sides are too low to contain an infant and the enclosed openings at the foot of the loungers are wider than allowed " posing fall and entrapment hazards. Also, the baby loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard if used on elevated surfaces. "These violations create an unsafe sleeping environment for infants and can cause death or serious injury," the CPSC stated. The agency said it is aware of an infant death in 2025 occurring in a Fasando-branded baby…...