Staten Island Advance's From the Scene

In this special edition podcast, four SILive.com reporters assigned to different intersections of the troublesome Hylan Boulevard discuss their observations and give insights on possible remedies for the traffic nightmare. (Video by Jason Paderon) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On Episode 73 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Multimedia Specialist and podcast producer Jason Paderon to reflect on their experiences and discuss their favorite moments on the series finale of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Transportation Reporter Mike Matteo to discuss New York City’s controversial congestion pricing program being placed on an indefinite pause just weeks before it was set to take effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 71 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Advance Breaking News Reporter Shaina McLawrence to discuss a massive taketown of a major drug distribution network on Staten Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 70 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Education Reporter Annalise Knudson to discuss news that the borough will receive its first dedicated gifted and talented school located on the former St. John Villa Academy campus. Listen to From the Scene on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, and now on YouTube! 🎧 New episodes are released biwee...

On Friday’s episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Sports Reporter Nick Regina to discuss the start of the third season for the Staten Island FerryHawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 68 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Business and Real Estate reporter Jessica Jones-Gorman to discuss the closing of St. John's University’s Staten Island campus and the uncertain future of the Grymes Hill property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2024: On Episode 67 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome switches roles as he discusses his series entitled “Health and Hunger on Staten Island” which analyzes food insecurity on Staten Island and the role it plays in the health of the borough’s residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday’s episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Community News Editor Cassondra Sommer to discuss her role in leading the Advance/SILive.com's High School Journalism Immersion Program, were staffers help develop the next generation of community journalists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday’s episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Senior Opinions Writer Tom Wrobleski to discuss New York City’s plan to prevent the public from listening in on police scanners and how it has impacted our news coverage here on Staten Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2024: On episode 64 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Business and Real Estate Reporter Jessica Jones-Gorman to discuss local nonprofit The Tunnels to Towers Foundation purchasing the Alba House in Meiers Corners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2024: In this episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Breaking News Reporter Shaina McLawrence to discuss borough residents’ feelings on crime and the efforts being taken to bolster public safety amid surging crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Public Interest and Advocacy Reporter Paul Liotta to discuss the ongoing rollout of New York’s adult-use cannabis industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday’s episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Senior Opinion Writer Tom Wrobleski to discuss the implications of congestion pricing for Staten Islanders and local elected officials attempts to prevent the controversial program from being implemented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 60 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Senior Opinion Writer Tom Wrobleski to discuss his recent quest to track down the iconic subway car that once graced one of the borough’s most beloved eateries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 59 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Sports Reporters Nick Regina and Charlie DeBiase to discuss the paper’s coverage of the borough’s high school basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 17, 2023: On episode 58 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Food Editor Pamela Silvestri to discuss Alfonso’s Bakery, one of the borough’s most storied family food businesses, being put on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 7, 2023: In this episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance Community News and Business Reporter Jessica Jones Gorman to discuss her ongoing coverage of the Battery Energy Storage Systems planned for Staten Island and the overwhelming opposition they face from members of the borough’s community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Oct. 20, 2023: In this episode of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Breaking News Reporter Shaina McLawrence to discuss the troubling surge in youth violence on Staten Island and the devastating impact it's had on the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 55, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance Sports Reporters Charlie DeBiase and Nick Regina to discuss the paper’s coverage of the burough’s High School football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Education Reporter Annalise Knudson discusses "Plugged-in Parent", Staten Islanders' go-to source for all things school, sports and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 53 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by City Hall reporter Paul Liotta to discuss New York City’s migrant crisis and the outrage it has sparked here in the borough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 52 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, host Erik Bascome is joined by Science Reporter Joseph Ostapiuk to discuss the Advance’s new weather station and how it will improve our coverage of all things weather moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 51 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Sports Reporter Charlie DeBiase discusses the paper’s comprehensive coverage of the state championship tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Food Editor Pam Silvestri talks all things food and dining across the borough. Listen to From the Scene on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, and now on YouTube! 🎧 New episodes are released biweekly on Fridays. #fromthescene #fromthescenepodcast #silive #statenisland #siny #statenislandny #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #nycpodca...