Decimated San Francisco immigration court to close at end of year

The San Francisco immigration court building — where nearly two dozen judges have since been fired or retired – is set to close in January 2027. 

Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California

A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation. 

Is the USA in the World Cup?

The United States will have a chance to compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what you need to know.

Staten Island’s tomato whisperer turns corner into garden

Today, Donna’s yard is more than a garden. It is equal parts neighborhood hub, experimental kitchen, and personal sanctuary.

Julión Álvarez AT&T Stadium show postponed after singer denied entry to US

Popular Mexican singer Julión Álvarez had to postpone his sold-out concert at AT&T Stadium on Saturday after he was unable to enter the U.S. due to visa issues.

500 housing units will be built on Staten Island's North Shore

New York City Mayor Adams announced his plan to build a mixed-income housing development on Staten Island's North Shore.

Who invented the March Madness bracket? Staten Island bar makes claim

Staten Island bar Jody’s Club Forest claims it started the trend in the 1970s to create what later became the popular tournament bracket.

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Arlington

Arlington police arrested rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, late Tuesday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and a firearm.

3 dead, 2 injured, 1 remains missing after boat overturns off Staten Island: NYPD

Three people have died, two others are hospitalized, and another person remains missing after a boat overturned in the waters off of Staten Island on Sunday.

Afghan refugee in Concord worries about Trump's order to freeze resettlement funds

Assad, an Afghan refugee now living in Concord, had been receiving help from a resettlement agency. But now, that money might dry up under President Donald Trump.

Afghan refugees worry about Trump's order to freeze resettlement funds

Assad, an Afghan refugee now living in California, had been receiving help from a resettlement agency. But now, that money might dry up under President Donald Trump.

Miss grabbing coffee on the Staten Island Ferry? The wait is over for NYC commuters

After a lengthy pandemic-induced hiatus, Staten Island Ferry commuters can soon look forward to their morning coffee and snacks while crossing New York Harbor.

Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues

"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.