The Staten Island Advance

Staten Island Advance's From the Scene

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From the Scene offers listeners detailed discussions about the biggest stories on Staten Island with the reporters who cover them. Host Erik Bascome sits down with fellow Advance/SILive.com staffers to discuss these stories in-depth, with a focus on bringing listeners behind the scenes of the reporting process to better understand how we get the information we need to keep you informed.

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Staten Island Pride: Inside the Advance’s LGBTQ+ coverage for Pride Month 30.06.2023 24:55

In episode 49, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance SILive/Advance Public Interest and Advocacy Editor Tracey Porpora discusses her efforts overseeing the Advance’s Pride Month coverage and the importance of covering the LQBTQ+ community on Staten Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Catholic closing: St. Christopher School becomes the latest school to close its doors for good 16.06.2023 27:17

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Education reporter Annalise Knudson discusses the recently announced closing of the St. Christopher School and the many catholic schools that the Island has lost over the past decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A commuter’s nightmare: Mounting issues result in Staten Island Ferry service disruptions 02.06.2023 31:56

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Senior Opinion Writer Tom Wrobleski discusses the ongoing service issues that have plagued the Staten Island Ferry since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up in smoke?: Despite legalization, potential Island dispensary sites still face uphill climb 19.05.2023 39:59

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Public Interest and Advocacy Reporter Kristin Dalton discusses the state of recreational marijuana in New York and the upcoming opening of Staten Island’s first dispensary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bird's eye view: Looking ahead at Staten Island FerryHawks' sophomore season 05.05.2023 30:40

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Sports reporter Nick Regina discusses the start of the second season for the FerryHawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environmental Sounds: Earth Day highlights ongoing issues on Staten Island 21.04.2023 38:20

April 21, 2023: In episode 44, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance Science and climate reporter Joseph Ostapiuk to discuss various environmental projects and initiatives impacting the borough in honor of Earth Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unaffordable Housing: What’s next for the real estate prices on Staten Island? 31.03.2023 23:41

In Episode 43 of the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Business and Real Estate reporter Jessica Jones Gorman discusses the borough’s rising real estate prices and what that means for those looking to buy a home. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parade of exclusion: LGBTQ+ once again barred from St. Patrick’s parade 17.03.2023 32:47

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance Public Interest and Advocacy Editor Tracey Porpora and Social Media Specialist Lauren Lovallo discuss the 2023 parade and the ongoing exclusion of the LGBTQ+ groups that have been barred from marching under their banner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving Sandy Ground: The Advance looks to help preserve one of the nation's oldest free black settlements 03.03.2023 24:20

This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, from the SILive/Advance Public Interest and Advocacy team, editor, Tracey Porpora and reporter, Giavanni Alves discuss a new series focused on saving and preserving one of Staten Island's cherished historic landmarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blind Ambition: 3 borough residents refuse to let their disabilities derail their dreams 17.02.2023 22:32

In episode 40, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance Community News Reporter Priya Shahi to discuss three borough residents who have overcome overwhelming adversity in pursuit of their life’s dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eyes on our burrow: Staten Island Chuck makes his Groundhog Day pick 03.02.2023 26:37

February 3, 2023: In episode 39, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance Multimedia Specialist Jason Paderon to discuss the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at the Staten Island Zoo starring the one and only, Staten Island Chuck. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, Spotify or Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of session: Retiring Advance court reporter Frank Donnelly shares his most memorable cases 25.11.2022 22:39

November 25, 2022: In episode 38, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance court reporter Frank Donnelly to discuss the ins and outs of courtroom reporting and some of the biggest cases he's covered during his tenure. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wave of their own: As the GOP dominates local elections, what does it mean for the borough’s future? 11.11.2022 29:20

November 11, 2022: In episode 37, host Erik Bascome is joined by SILive/Advance Senior Opinions Writer Tom Wrobleski to discuss the results of Tuesday's actions and the implications they'll have on the future of our borough, our state, and our nation. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The story of the Hurricane: A decade later, Advance staffers discuss the devastation and recovery efforts from Sandy 28.10.2022 59:20

October 28, 2022: In episode 36, host Erik Bascome is joined by four different reporters about what it was like covering Hurricane Sandy on its 10-year anniversary and the steps that have been taken since then to mitigate the effects of future inclement weather events. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staten Island Royalty: A behind-the-scenes look at Princess Anne’s secret visit 14.10.2022 33:00

In episode 35, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com Reporter and Social Media specialist Lauren Lovallo to discuss the Advance's exclusive story on Princess Anne of the British Royal family visiting the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willowbrook Revisited: The progress and the work still to be done nearly a half-century after the Advance’s exposé rocked the nation 30.09.2022 24:43

September 30, 2022: In episode 34, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com Public Interest and Advocacy Reporter Paul Liotta discusses the 35-year anniversary of the closing of the Willowbrook State School and the role the Advance’s reporting played in the years long process. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices...

Back in session: What’s new with the 2022-23 school year 16.09.2022 27:30

September 16, 2022: In episode 33, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com Education Reporter Annalise Knudson to discuss the Advance’s back to school coverage and what students and parents can expect during the upcoming school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Primary Day Fallout: Max vs. Nicole Round 2 and other takeaways from Election Night 26.08.2022 23:10

A congressional rematch in the making. A new North Shore State Senator for the first time in nearly two decades. Those are among the biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections, where all four Staten Island races were decided by convincing margins. Now, it’s all eyes on November. This week on the “From the Scene” Podcast, SILive/Advance public interest and advocacy reporters Paul Liotta and...

Priced Out: The effect of NYC’s proposed congestion pricing on Staten Islanders 19.08.2022 25:10

This week, SILive/Advance Senior Opinions Writer Tom Wrobleski discusses New York City’s push to implement a congestion pricing program and how it will impact Staten Islanders. Listen to From the Scene on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, and now on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There are no answers where you’re not going to upset somebody”: NYC moving forward with plan to quadruple Island homeless shelters 05.08.2022 32:00

Despite widespread opposition from community members and elected officials, New York City intends to move forward with the plan to bring three new homeless shelters to Staten Island by the end of 2022. This week, SILive/Advance Public Interest and Advocacy reporter Paul Liotta discusses the three new homeless shelters scheduled to open in Staten Island by the end of the year. Learn more about your...

Now it's a party of three: S.I. resident completes two year journey adopting brothers from Colombia 15.07.2022 23:11

In episode 29, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com Public Interest and Advocacy reporter Kristin Dalton to discuss a heartwarming series documenting a Staten Islander’s journey to forming a family through adoption. “When you read about a family, especially one that isn't necessarily everybody’s first idea when they think of a family, I think it's important to put a...

The need for speed cameras: 24/7 cameras passed in NYC 01.07.2022 33:21

In episode 28, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com senior opinion writer Tom Wrobleski discusses the controversial expansion of NYC school zones speed camera program. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staten Island 2100: Climate change hits home 17.06.2022 24:12

June 17, 2022: In episode 27, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com science and breaking reporter Joe Ostapiuk as they discuss the new series, “Staten Island 2100” which explores the impact of climate change on our borough over the next century. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

P-TECH at Port: H.S. program offers free accelerated associate’s degrees and internships 03.06.2022 24:39

June 3, 2022: In episode 26, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com education and community news reporter Annalise Knudson to discuss Port Richmond High School’s new P-TECH program which allows students to earn a college degree and get jump started on their career. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

The Flight of the FerryHawks: Staten Island’s new pro team makes debuts in St. George 06.05.2022 24:17

In episode 25, host Erik Bascome is joined by Advance and SILive.com sports reporter Nick Regina discusses the borough’s new professional baseball team and the FerryHawks commitment to engaging the Staten Island community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices