A.M. with Alex: Staten Island News Now

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about coronavirus (COVID-19) data, MetroCard distribution for public and non-public school students and the Staten Island Mall plans to reopen next week.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Labor Day 2020, how coronavirus (COVID-19) testing will work in NYC Public Schools come fall, and updates to the Uber app to verify riders are wearing a mask.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to resume indoor dining at 25% capacity, middle school learning models, and a possible teacher strike due to safety concerns amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about storms in the Atlantic Ocean, COVID-19 cases surpassed 25 million, and front-door boarding resumes on MTA buses.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Mayor de Blasio’s thoughts on extending outdoor dining, guidelines for gyms reopening next week things to know for starting the 2020-2021 school year. ➡️Watch A.M. with Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the timeline for a possible coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, unique classroom layouts for the 2020-2021 school year and a new Staten Island-based food delivery service, Richmond Eats.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a lawsuit challenging federal actions against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the new PS 25 Annex at the former St. Rita School in Meiers Corners, and updates on the former Safari Golf site on Richmond Ave. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about upcoming Department of Education information sessions before school begins in September, a Staten Island EMS instructor that is dedicated to training future EMTs, and exciting news from former ‘American Idol’ finalist Julia Gargano. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a large group Staten Islanders who protested Mayor de Blasio at City Hall, an extra $300 per week approved for unemployed New Yorkers and a gym owner who opened a new business in efforts to survive the pandemic. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the Stapleton ‘Stop the Violence’ event and town hall meeting held yesterday, NYC child-care program for students in the fall, youth soccer fall season in jeopardy, and more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Mayor de Blasio’s decision for indoor dining, a new Tompkinsville restaurant, developments in a hit-and-run incident that killed young mom and the Video Music Awards special effort to “highlight the boroughs” during the show. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a large NYPD presence at Great Kills Park and the surrounding area Tuesday afternoon, a Staten Island woman calls for independent nursing home investigation, Kemi Akindude enters the congressional race and Minthorne Street reopening. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about reopening gyms and dueling positions of the city, an Eltingville ex-convict accused of slaying a couple three months ago in a Mariners Harbor home invasion, and a ‘Back the Blue’ line that appeared in Clove Lakes Park.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a 19-year-old Port Richmond resident that has been missing since August 2, the Department of Educations’ new methods for teaching during using the blended learning school model, lanternflies and more. ➡️Watch A.M. with Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the decision to cancel the 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ memorial, catering halls shuttered due to the pandemic, a problematic roadway on one of Staten Island’s service roads and more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about 7 Staten Island homicides that remain unsolved, a new way of eating breakfast and lunch during the school day, and a Brooklyn protester who sabotaged the brake system of an NYPD squad car. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a seven-day march event Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) organized in the seven neighborhoods highly affected by gun violence in the past two months, the push to reopen gyms that have shuttered during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and a South Shore art installation dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a study done by Duke University that test the effectiveness of 14 different masks, protocols for the 75 percent of students returning to school, and Staten Island native Santo Curatolo’s upcoming MMA fight. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the COMEunity Fridge, located at the corner of Forest Avenue and Amity Place, restaurants losing their liquor license on Staten Island, and the fight to push back school openings in fall. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about COVID-19 data, the last day to apply for remote learning, this year’s hurricane season and how to prepare, quarantine checkpoints at the Outerbridge Crossing and more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the borough’s power outages As a result of Tropical Storm Isaias, checkpoints at major bridges and tunnels around the city and plans for reopening schools for Special Education students.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Thousands without power, the after-effects of Tropical Storm Isaias and DOE plansMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the power outages across the borough, Tropical Storm Isaias impact on Staten Island, and the Department of Education’s plans for reopening come September. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the surge in gun violence over the past few weeks, Borough President Oddo’s decision to host the annual 9/11 Postcards Memorial virtually, and the search for a pet tortoise that escaped in New Brighton. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the meeting hosted by the African Community Alliance of Staten Island (ACASI) which addressed the increase in crime on S.I., Scott Lobaido’s response to the DOT, the citywide childcare program announced by Mayor de Blasio and updates on school ports and extracurricular activities.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Final Catholic school reopening plan, stimulus payment updates and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the final plan for reopening Catholic elementary school, updates regarding the next stimulus payment, and a bill that bill would bring equity in housing support to S.I. veteran and active duty students.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Masks in school, Empire Outlets events, and a COVID-19 survivor storyMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about DOE rules regarding face masks and coverings for in-person learning, a new outdoor entertainment program at the Empire Outlets in St. George, and the story of a Staten Islander who battled with COVID-19 for 88 days.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the National Weather Service’s heat advisory, the Staten Island Zoo reopening, a second stimulus relief package confirmed and, more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: “Blue Lives” mural, Max Rose ad campaigns, and updates to Uber EatsMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Mayor de Blasio’s decision against a “Blue Lives Matter” mural in NYC, a left-leaning news site with online ad campaigns that feature favorable stories of politicians, including Rep. Max Rose (D-Staten Island/South Brooklyn), and a new Uber Eats app to help restaurant owners connect with customers.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Tick warning on S.I., new high school program for students, and how this new restaurant is surviving the pandemicMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the tick population on Staten Island and tips to staying safe outdoors, a new program to help high school students earn a free college degree and the story of a new chicken restaurant that is working hard to survive the pandemic. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: protest at the 122nd Precinct, Catholic School calendar, zoo re-opening and a shark attack in N.J. Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a small protest at the 122nd Precinct stationhouse in New Dorp, the 2020-2021 catholic school calendar and start date, the Staten Island Zoo’s plans for reopening and a gruesome shark attack off the coast of Long Beach Island in New Jersey.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: LoBaido’s controversial tribute to NYPD, delays in tree and sidewalk repairs and, St. George Theatre’s telethonMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Scott LoBaido’s painting that was defaced just minutes after completion, the city Parks Department’s Trees and Sidewalks program that has been backlogged for years and a telethon set for August 2, 2020 to help support the historic St. George Theatre. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Heat advisory, Phase 4, good news stories and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about high temperatures and a heat advisory put in place by the National Weather Service, everything you need to know about Phase 4, good news from our readers and stories from essential workers. ➡️Listen to A.M. with Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Eric Garner memorial, Sandy Ground petition, DOE childcare for fall and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the 6th year anniversary of Eric Garner’s death, including Mayor de Blasio’s newly signed chokehold legislation, a petition created to include Sandy Ground in NYC public school curriculum, childcare option for fall, and pet adoption events scheduled for this weekend. ➡️Listen to with Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: COVID-19 data, DOE information sessions, shopping at the mall and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the information sessions being offered by the Department of Education, stores that are currently open for shoppers at The Staten Island Mall, and Hot Zone with Mark Stein and Tom Wrobleski. ➡️Listen to Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Key dates for the 2020-2021 school year, West Nile-infected mosquitos and job opportunities for the youthDepartment of Education for the next academic school year, the West Nile virus found in mosquitos on Staten Island, and the Bronx and Listen to A.M. with Alex to find out more about today’s top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Mall preps for opening, Colin Jost’s new book, final days to file taxes and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks the many safety precautions put in place for reopening in Phase 4, Colin Jost’s autobiography being released today, Tax Day and how to file, and a great white shark is N.Y. and N.J. waters. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Sen. Charles Schumer’s take on reopening schools, new murals of Eric and Erica Garner and more Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Sen. Charles Schumer’s concerns for opening schools in the fall, the new Eric and Erica Garner murals around Staten Island and how to subscribe to SILive’s digital subscription. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Tropical Storm Fay, schools closing, nurse coping mechanisms and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Tropical Storm Fay, three Staten Island Catholic schools that are closing their doors and more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Mayor de Blasio’s decision to open schools come fall, a new NY wheel in the works, and a large police officer rally held at the 122nd Precinct in New Dorp. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about a planned rally that aims to boot low morale of police officers on Staten Island, unemployment benefits, colleges prepping for the fall semester and more. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: Asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the planned aerial mosquito larviciding for this week, opening day at Great Kills Little League, school openings for the fall and Kreischer Mansion’s new drive-in entertainment. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: Asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri gives information on what is opening during Phase 3, a Staten Island teacher who was awarded by New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, and the story of a nail salon owner who is battling cancer while trying to keep her business afloat. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri gives updates on the Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis ferry that was set to arrive in August 2020, a hit-and-run involving an ATV in Westerleigh and a new opportunity for outdoor dining on New Dorp Lane. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the NYC beaches and pools that are starting to open, the MTA’s new protective barriers on buses, how one of our reports helps clean up the community and more about the series “Black Voices of Staten Island.” Listen A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Uptick in firework, civil service exams, Six Flags and moreMultimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the uptick of firework complaints of Staten Island, upcoming NYC civil service exam applications, Six Flag Great Adventure reopening, and schedules for Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A.M. with Alex: Beaches to open, NYPD budget cut, available jobs on S.I.Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the city's 2021 budget, beaches opening on Wednesday, the People’s Caravan for Conscience and Commitment to End Racism, and companies that are hiring on Staten Island. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the last day of NYC Public School, the plan for the next school year, guidelines for houses of worship, and more from essential workers who continue to work through the coronavirus pandemic.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about the city-wide budget cuts, projected tax revenue losses, a new quarantine advisory put into effect, and The Beauty Suite's creative way to connect with customers. Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines.Email: asalmieri@siadvance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Staten Island's 2020 Primary results, Cop’s alleged unfair treatment at S.I. sandwich shop, golf courses open, and more.Listen to A.M. with Alex to learn more about today's top headlines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about today’s planned protest, Assistant Chief Kenneth Corey squashes rumors of violence on Staten Island, the city-wide curfew and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multimedia journalist, Alex Salmieri talks about Councilman Joe Borelli’s (R-South Shore) request made to President Donald Trump concerning looting, two more peaceful protests, and advice from the CDC as New York enters phase one of reopening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.