James Yates

Editor’s note: A version of this story was originally published in 2016. It has been updated by Andrew Balaban. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Before the FDNY, citizens helped to extinguish fires by forming a bucket brigade. Things changed in 1865 when the New York City legislature created the Metropolitan Fire Department. Today, Staten Island is home to 19 firehouses, and more than 17,000 FDNY members continue to carry out the life-saving mission of the department, which began 160 years ago.

Editor’s note: A version of this story was originally published in 2016. It has been updated by Nicolette Cavallaro. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Being deemed the “forgotten borough” hasn’t stopped Staten Island from have a long list of celebrity visits throughout the years. From TV and movie stars, to musicians, authors and sports legends, the borough has seen its fair share. Here are some of the more famous faces that the Advance/SILive.com has captured while the celebrities were on Staten Island.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A jackpot prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $35,000 was sold on Staten Island. New York Lottery officials announced that the winning ticket for the Jan. 19 TAKE 5 evening drawing worth $36,461.50 was sold at Atta Cards and Gifts Inc., located at 262 Arden Ave. The winning numbers for the evening drawing were 11, 23, 29, 35 and 39. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39.