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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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…
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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 …
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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…
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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…
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The Next Generation: Students get on the job training through the Advance's Journalism Immersion program
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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/adc…
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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…
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Peace of History: Hallowed Alba House preserved thanks to Tunnel to Towers Foundation purchase
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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…
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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/…
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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…
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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Far from home: Migrant shelter at the former St. John Villa causes an uproar in the community
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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The eye of the storm: The Advance's new weather station is poised to give Staten Island clearer forecasts
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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Little Big Leagues: Inside the Advance’s blitz of the NYS Little League 12s Tournament | From the Scene Podcast
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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 #st…
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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…
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Another Catholic closing: St. Christopher School becomes the latest school to close its doors for good
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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Up in smoke?: Despite legalization, potential Island dispensary sites still face uphill climb
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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…
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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…
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Saving Sandy Ground: The Advance looks to help preserve one of the nation's oldest free black settlements
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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…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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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 megaph…
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Out of session: Retiring Advance court reporter Frank Donnelly shares his most memorable cases
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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…
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A wave of their own: As the GOP dominates local elections, what does it mean for the borough’s future?
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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. V…
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The story of the Hurricane: A decade later, Advance staffers discuss the devastation and recovery efforts from Sandy
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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 …
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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…
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Willowbrook Revisited: The progress and the work still to be done nearly a half-century after the Advance’s exposé rocked the nation
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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, Go…
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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…
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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 publ…
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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…
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“There are no answers where you’re not going to upset somebody”: NYC moving forward with plan to quadruple Island homeless shelters
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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 Is…
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Now it's a party of three: S.I. resident completes two year journey adopting brothers from Colombia
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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 t…
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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…
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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 …
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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 S…
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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由The Staten Island Advance
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Citywide Surge: As the crime wave reaches the Island, what’s being done to keep residents safe?
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April 22, 2022: In episode 24, host Erik Bascome is joined by Staten Island Advance and SILive.com breaking news reporter Kyle Lawson to discuss the rising crime rates on Staten Island, the steps being taken to buck the trend and what borough residents can do to protect themselves. Listen now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google, or Spotify. See …
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