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The 58-Mile Gateway: The Legal Loophole Leaving Staten Island Vehicle Owners Defenseless
The geographical reality of Staten Island is the first hurdle in the race for law…
Staten Island Caregivers: Residents With Aging Relatives Can Provide For Their Care At Home Themselves – Supported By NYC Dept For The Aging: UPDATE
Staten Island Caregivers: Residents With Aging Relatives Can Provide For Their Care At Home Themselves…
NYC Retirees Healthcare Fight For Traditional Medicare: Update With Marianne Pizzitola
NYC Retirees Healthcare Fight For Traditional Medicare: Update With Marianne Pizzitola Staten Islander News…
Melissa Lucio, Innocent Texas Death Row Prisoner Whose Innocence Witnessed By A Judge Still Not Set Free, On Death Row For Crime She Did Not Commity
Family of Melissa Lucio to Call for Immediate Release Press Conferences Friday & Monday, March…
On Staten Island: Jentuby’s Annual Conference to Focus on Families and Child Protection — Saturday October 24
Jentuby’s Annual Conference to Focus on Families and Child Protection — October 24 Community leaders…
OPINION: CATO Institute Says California’s Billionaire Tax Won’t Help – But Maryland Is Already Benefitting From That Exact Tax, Making A Case Study Through Present Time
See below for point-counterpoint on this topic, including an article from CATO Institute about the…
OPINION: Every Big Box Store, Multi Billion Dollar Retailer Purchase Where You Save Money? Taxpayers Like You Pay For That Savings In SNAP/ Medicaid Employee Subsidies
OPINION: Every Big Box Store Multi Billion Dollar Retailer (For Example Amazon, Walmart, Kroeger) Purchase…
New York Comic Con 2026: The Comics Are Back, and We Couldn’t Be Happier! – Collectors Confessions
New York Comic Con 2026: The Comics Are Back, and We Couldn’t Be Happier! From…
New York State County Enacts Moratorium On Data Centers: Gov Hochul, Rep. AOC Talk With Farmers, Stakeholders
Editor’s note: In New Jersey, the small industrial City of Linden has also enacted…
New York Senator Gillibrand Talks Withholding Heating, Energy Assistance, Impacting Low-Income New Yorkers, Disaster Recovery Funding Restored, Canada Tariffs
Below is a video from the senator’s recent press conferences about the Medicaid cuts coupled…
Harlem’s Noel Pointer Foundation Groundbreaking Transforms Retired Firehouse Into Vibrant Community Space
From Sirens to Symphonies: Mayor Mamdani Begins $18 Million Project to Transform Long-Vacant Firehouse into…
Predatory Corps Can Be Sued, Fall Festivals At Parks, Closing Rikers Island, Faster Payments For Non-Profits, NYC Mental Health Connect, NYPD Reforms, Other Updates: Mayor Mamdani
Predatory Corps Can Be Sued, Fall Festivals At Parks, Closing Rikers Island, Fast Buses In…
On Staten Island: Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s Raises $52K To Fight This Disease on Staten Island
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S RAISES 52,066 TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IN STATEN…
Staten Island JAG Physical Therapy Relocates, Cuts Ribbon On State-Of-The-Art Facility
Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered JAG Physical Therapy’s pickle ball injury prevention book and charity…
Staten Island Independent Film Festival Last Week, Sailors For Sustainability At Snug Harbor Sunday
Editor’s note; Staten Islanders may remember last year’s film festival, which aspired to become…
NYC Her Future Announces Community Catalyst Awards to Invest in Young Women and Girls Across New York City
NYC Her Future Announces Community Catalyst Awards to Invest in Young Women and Girls Across…
Staten Island’s Huguenot Library Branch Cuts Ribbon On New Modern Location
Editor’s note: Staten Islanders may remember the renovation of the circulation desk at the Todt-Hill…
NYC Introduces ‘Debt Demolisher’ for Homeowners, Small Business Being Crushed By City Fines And Fees – Opens October 13th For 90 Days
Mamdani Administration Announces Debt Demolisher: Relief Program for Small Businesses and Homeowners Eligible New…
NYC H+H Strengthens Pathogen Preparedness At Bellevue, Celebrates Growing Partnerships With Latin American Consulates
Editor’s note: Staten Islanders may remember our coverage of the pathogen preparedness training NYC H+H…
In NYC At Lincoln Center: Cynthia Erivo Raising Funds To Keep Arts Programming Accessible To All
Cynthia Erivo to Perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Benefit Annual Event Raises…
Staten Island Notre Dame Academy Gets Visit From Governor Hochul For Student Government Swearing In
Governor Kathy Hochul swears in student council at Notre Dame Academy Staten Island Notre Dame…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers Can Enroll In High-Demand Associates Degree Programs In Growing AI Focused Fields
Governor Hochul Expands Free Community College Access for Tens of Thousands More Adult Learners Across…
In NYC’s the Bronx: ICE Agents Fire Multiple Rounds Into Car With Five-Year-Old Child, Injuring Driver They Were Pursuing
Editor’s note: This video shows the moments referenced below, when ICE agents in plainclothes run…
OPINION: The Trouble With Constitutional Originalism – Cans Of Worms And Other Precedent Keeping Excuses Would Have Kept ‘Separate But Equal’ In Place Under Current Rubrick
Letter to the Editor: The Trouble With Fair-Weather Originalists Editor’s note: Those calling themselves Constitutional…
Inside a 2-Million-Comic Warehouse: How Temu Is Helping One New York Seller Reach a New Generation of Collectors – Collectors Confessions
Inside a 2-Million-Comic Warehouse: How Temu Is Helping One New York Seller Reach a New…
NYC’s Harlem Hospital On Cutting Edge Of Regenerative Therapies For Orthopedic Injuries: Discussion With Dr. Murrell, Renowned Surgeon
Below is the video interview with Dr. Murrell about Regenerative Medicine and Biologics in Joint…
Staten Island, NYC Residents Prevail In Court Over Pied-a-Terre Tax: Latest Ruling Forces Pause
Below, Borough President Fossella and the organization NYC Common Sense weigh on this latest decision. …
Staten Island’s Second Lidl Grocery Store Grand Opening Early Morning Freebies, Giveaways, Line Around Plaza
See below for a slideshow of photos at the early morning grand opening and ribbon…
St.Mary’s Recreation Center, Tax Prep Saved New Yorkers Money, Fast-Track Neighborhoods, Artist Grants Doubled, Early Childhood Apprenticeships, Free Childcare For Low-Income Kids, First Organized Labor Partnership: Mayor Mamdani
St.Mary’s Recreation Center In The Bronx, Tax Prep Saved New Yorkers Money, Fast-Track Neighborhoods, Box…
Understanding Experience Of Refugees, Asylum Seekers In Midst Of Immigration Nightmare: Must-See Movie Review “Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical”
This film was incredible. The scenes were beautiful. The acting was superb. And the singing…
Staten Island’s Newest Fidelis Care Branch In Forest & Richmond ShopRite Plaza
Fidelis Care celebrated the opening of its new Staten Island Community Office alongside community-based organization and…
Staten Island Politicians: Clove Lakes Park Sewer Issue Needs Task Force, Immediate Remedy – Polluting Three Lakes
Editor’s note: We’ve reached out to the Mayor’s Office for comment on this…
Staten Island ShopRite Hosts Baseball Hall Of Famer Mariano Rivera For Special MLB Licensed Hot Sauce Brand Release- UPDATED
See below for videos and photos from the event, including an interview with Mariano Rivera,…
New York Consumers, PETA Sue Egg Producers Over Misleading “Cage-Free” Or “Free Range” Slogans When Reality Is Ordinary Factory Farm Operations, Nothing Special, Worth More
We asked PETA some questions about this lawsuit, which is based primarily on advertising…
New York Attorney General Reminds Residents Of Voting Rights, Responsibilities Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Attorney General James Issues Voter Guidance to Inform New Yorkers of Their Rights Ahead of…
Staten Island’s God’s Love We Deliver Discusses Medically Tailored Meals Bill, Results Of Pilot Program
Malliotakis Joins God’s Love We Deliver to Push Medically Tailored Meals Bill Editor’s note: Similarly…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity: Mayor Reminds SNAP Eligible Residents To Reapply Now
The below announcements relate to food insecurity and how it is affecting states, SNAP recipients,…
New York Congressman Introduces Bill To Allow Psychiatric Hospitals To Receive Medicaid Patients
Editor’s note: Rep. Goldman fights for his constituents by conducting legal, court-authorized oversight of…
Staten Island Hindu Temple Hosts Annual Temple Treasures Community Bazaar This Weekend
Annual Temple Treasures Community Bazaar This Weekend This coming weekend, the Staten Island Hindu…
Staten Islanders, NYC Residents Working For The City Invited To Apply for MetroPlusHealth Gold Plan For No Copay, No Premium During Open Enrollment November 1st
METROPLUSHEALTH ANNOUNCES GOLD PLAN OPEN ENROLLMENT RESOURCES FOR NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYEES Open enrollment…
On Staten Island: La Colmena Presents Annual Mexican Independence Day Parade
See below for a slideshow of photos taken at this event by our photographer, Damian…
New York’s Municipal Disabled Retired Paraprofessionals Share Their Stories Of Impending Pension Cuts – Legislation Needed Immediately
Editor’s note: We have covered this particular story before, and it has evolved now into…
What Do Abbott and Costello, the Night Stalker and Staten Island Have in Common? – Collectors Confessions
What Do Abbott and Costello, the Night Stalker and Staten Island Have in Common? By…
Staten Island’s Sal Albanese Of Make Voters The Donors Talks Political System, Campaign Finance, Giving Power Back To Voters Not Big Donors
If you’d like to read about a suggestion to make the MVTD program even more…
Senate Aging Committee Holds First-Ever Hearing On Menopause, Which Affects About 50% Of Americans During Their Lives
Watch the full hearing below: Readers should know that, while this hearing was very…
Staten Island’s Newest Dick’s Sporting Goods Location Opens With Autograph Signing By NY Knicks McBride
Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage when the New York Knicks won the championship. …
City of Forest Day Celebration at Staten Island Landmark Frederick Douglass Memorial Park: UPDATED
The below event is happening tomorrow at noon: ‘ REGISTER: tinyurl.com/the-spirit-trees CXSE BK and…
NYC Mayor: Buildings Meet Climate Limits, Job Center Opening, Brownsville Service Center, Anti-Semitism Strategy, Brooklyn Bridge To Home, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Affordable Housing On Public Land, World Cup Economic Impact, Largest Ever Trick Or Streets, NYCHA Modernization
NYC Mayor: Buildings Meet Climate Limits, Job Center Opening, Brownsville Service Center, Anti-Semitism Strategy, Brooklyn…
Must-See Movie Review: No Limbs, No Limits – Nothing Holds You Back But Your Own Mental Limitations
Has anyone ever told you that you can’t do something, for whatever reason? Or maybe…
On Staten Island Tomorrow: Dog, Cat Adoption Event Hosted By CM Hanks
FREE PET ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY Editor’s note: Whatever your feelings are on the…
Staten Island, NYC Teachers In All Boroughs Shop Materials For the Arts Warehouse For Free School Art Supplies From Community, Arts, Organizational Donations
MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS KICKS OFF “MFTA AFTER HOURS: LATE NIGHT TEACHER SHOPPING” FOR BACK…
Staten Islanders Invited To Nominate Outstanding Teachers For FLAG Award For Teaching Excellence
We previously covered the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, including with an interview with one…
Brownsville Brooklyn Multi-Service Center Opens With Public Artwork
Editor’s note: We recently covered two openings at the Materials for the Arts, which…
College of Staten Island Announces Earth, Environmental Sciences Speaker Series – Learning How Processes Shape Earth, Understanding, Local And International Impacts
Editor’s note: The Environmental Sciences are critical to the survival of the human race and…
Black Cherry Lane, Exhibit In Response To Paved-Over African-American Graveyard On Staten Island: BP Fossella, Mayor’s Office to Attend October 1st Opening
At Empire Outlets On October 1st (this Thursday), the exhibit responding to the African-American graveyard…
New York Attorney General Wins Summary Judgment Against Trump Administration’s Attempt To Require Proof Of Citizenship For Basic Social Services: Head Start, Food Pantries, Domestic Violence Shelters
Attorney General James Stops Trump Administration’s Attempt to Gut Social Services Editor’s note: On a…
NYC H+H: On National Centenarian Day, Twelve Long-Term Care Residents Celebrated
Editor’s note: We previously covered the award given to Staten Island’s Sea View…
Staten Island Flag Becomes Official – Third NYC Borough To Have Its Own
Editor’s note: At a ceremony at Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town, the now-official flag of…
OPINION: New York City Can’t Keep Adding Development Without Concomitant Infrastructure – CM Wong
WONG: CITY CANNOT KEEP ADDING DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT A PLAN FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS IT…
OPINION: Entering US Shouldn’t Mean Giving Up Privacy/ Constitutional Rights, Unlocking Phone For DHS
Anibowei v. Blanche Brief: Tightening the Border Search Loophole Originally published at CATO Institute …
Chaos! Comics Is Back: Purgatori and Chastity Return in New Omnibus Collections – Collectors Confessions
Chaos! Comics Is Back: Purgatori and Chastity Return in New Omnibus Collections By Chad Farley…
On Staten Island: National Grid Employees Give Back To West Brighton Neighborhood With Day Of Service Cleanup
National Grid Employees Team Up with Staten Island Chamber of Commerce to Beautify Downtown Bay…
New York Fashion Week: PETA Protester Assaulted, Senate Introduces Legislation To Revolutionize Work In Fashion Industry
New York Fashion Week: PETA Protester Assaulted, Senate Introduces Legislation To Revolutionize Work In Fashion…
At College of Staten Island October 17th: Free Motorcycle Safety Intro Class With Free Ride With Instructor On Cycle
Motorcycle Safety School is hosting a free 30-minute beginner motorcycle riding experience. The event offers a…
In NYC: Preparing For Nor-Easter, MOECM Appointee, Brooklyn Navy Yard Housing, Historic DoorDash Settlement, Gold Street Homes, Most Trees Planted In Decade, Opera For All, Other Updates – Mayor Mamdani
In NYC: Preparing For Nor-Easter, MOECM Appointee, Urban 20, Mayors Unite, Brooklyn Navy Yard Housing, Historic…
Must-See Movie Review: Without Blood Directed by Angelina Jolie
Without Blood Starring Salma Hayek Pinault and directed by Angelina Jolie is a beautifully done…
Staten Island Academy Hosts He-Rose, Untold Stories Of African-Americans Making History
He-Rose: Unfolding the Stories of Unsung Heroes, my new educational art exhibition opening at Staten…
Bayonne Tunnel To Towers Run Scheduled For This Weekend In Remembrance Of September 11th
THE BAYONNE ROLE IN THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN Editor’s note: We have covered Tunnel…
On Staten Island: Snapple Island Ferry One Night Comedy Show With Pete Davidson And Colin Jost
For one night only, the Snapple Island Ferry came to shore and hosted a comedy…
Staten Island ShopRite Stores Host Job Fair This Saturday With Many Positions Open
ShopRite recently held a similar job fair at stores across the island. The below Staten…
New Yorkers Can’t Afford A $100 Surprise Expense, Barely Getting By, Small Business Owners Cut Their Own Salaries To Stay In Business
Editor’s note: We’ve covered affordability before, including a recent Senate hearing where Republicans discussed…
On Staten Island, WNYC To Host Community Conversation On Affordability Re Childcare From Perspective Of Parents, Childcare Providers, Policy Makers
We will update the article with answers to our questions regarding the topics for…
Staten Island Real Estate Agency Goes Yellow – Partners With Weichert Realty Franchise For Greater Visibility, Enhanced Marketing
Editor’s note: Readers recently learned more about trends related to self-storage, and that more…
Staten Island-Born Streetwear Destination Asphalt Teams With Adidas For Cannoli-Inspired Sneaker With Extremely Limited, Numbered Release Of adidas x Asphalt Samba
adidas x Asphalt Serve Up a Cannoli-Inspired Samba, a Love Letter to New York City’s…
Staten Island Grand Opening Of New VEG ER Vet Hospital Open 24 Hours, With Pet Parents Allowed To Stay With Fur Babies Through All Treatment Phases
Editor’s note: Staten Islander News interviewed a veterinarian from VEG ER for Pets back in…
Legislation to Temporarily Pause AI Development Of Artificial Superintelligence, Advanced AI Development
Sanders, Casar Introduce Legislation to Ban Artificial Superintelligence and Temporarily Pause Advanced AI Development Editor’s…
Keep Veterans’ Savings To Federal System With Veterans For Their Healthcare Costs, Available Treatments Instead Of Returning To Treasury
Cut Through the Noise: Keep Veterans’ Savings with Veterans By Frank J. Peters…
What If Dracula Survived? Book IV The Undead Graphic Novel – Collectors Confessions
What If Dracula Survived? Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Open the Final Chapter of Their…
NYC’s Austrian Cultural Forum Sustainability Photographer Discusses Project, Harsh Environments, High Tech Solutions To Self Sufficiency
See the interview with Gregor Sailer below about sustainability, severe environments, and more: We…
New York Senator: Abortion Bans Are Causing Women To Die – Consequences Of SCOTUS Dobbs Decision Having Impact On Maternal, Infant Mortality, Availability Of Care
Widely known as the Dobbs decision, the Supreme Court’s striking down of the Roe…
Bayonne Little League World Series Stars Procession With Floats Honoring Their Victory
Procession With Floats to Honor Bayonne Little League World Series Stars on Sunday, September 13…
Making NYC Streets Safer, Emergency Snow Shoveler Raises, Pools & Beaches Visited By 16 Million New Yorkers, Modular Bathrooms, Other Updates: Mayor Mamdani
Vision Zero Reimagined, Emergency Snow-Shoveler Pay Raise, Modular Bathrooms, Green Bus Shelter, 200,000th Pothole Filled,…
Real Estate: Gen Z Doesn’t Presently Rent Much Storage Unit Space, But That May Change As Rent Increases Provide Less Space Than Needed
Editor’s note: A recent survey of Americans and their storage space usage, one in three…
Staten Islanders At Higher Risk For Cancer, But It Is Not A Death Sentence – Patients Can Assist Their Care By Improving Their Nutrition, Activity Levels – PCRM
Editor’s note: According to research and reporting from the Staten Island Advance, the…
In NY, NJ, CA Wage Theft Of Employees Is A Felony – Other States No Accountability, Repercussions
Editor’s note: If you’re surprised to learn that wage theft isn’t really much of a…
Staten Island Rep: Protecting Taxpayers From Preparers Committing Fraud In Their Name Without Their Knowledge
Malliotakis Bill to Protect Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers Passes House Unanimously See video here Editor’s…
New York State, City: Two Lawsuits Filed On Behalf Of Immigrant Rights To Access Public Assistance, Receive Green Card Consideration Regardless Of Income, Social Status
New York City Leads Cities and Counties in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government’s New Public…
OPINION: New York Convicted Mass Murderer In Racially-Motivated Crime In Buffalo Has Sufficient Sentence – 11 Consecutive Life Without Parole – Death Penalty Unnecessary
Victim Family Member to Speak in Buffalo Eleven Years Later, Racist Killer of Sharon Risher’s…
New Jersey’s City Of Linden Introduce Ordinance Banning Data Centers In Their Town – Similar To New York’s Moratorium
Editor’s note: In several bizarre twists recently, multiple towns and municipalities across the country…
NYC Aging, Bayonne NJ Host Health Fairs Open To All: Learn Healthy Eating and Exercise Habits, Enjoy Fun Activities
Editor’s note: We covered this event last year where it drew over 1,000 participants…
In Queens: Materials For The Arts Artist In Residence: “The Accidental Archive” By Sto Len
MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS “THE ACCIDENTAL ARCHIVE,” A NEW EXHIBITION BY MFTA ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE STO…
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton Announces Funding For Brooklyn’s Manhattan School Beach
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Announces $60,000 Secured for P.S. 195 The Manhattan Beach School Editor’s note:…
Staten Island, NYC Inspiring Stories From September 11th: Operation Free Ride By Volunteer Taxi Drivers Helping Fellow Residents, Highlighting Resilience
mayor In the video included above are the Mayor’s short speech posted on the morning…
OPINION: Staten Island Can Strengthen Healthcare Career Ladders For Local Students
Editor’s note: This authors most recent opinion piece discography discussed the need for greater training…
The One With the Murder: Review of “Six of Us” Issue One – Collectors Confessions
The One With the Murder A review of “Six of Us” Issue One By…
New York Journalist Cindy Mich Interviews RJ Mitte III: Actor, Producer, Philanthropist, Disability Rights Advocate
See below for the complete second interview by Cindy Mich, award-winning New York journalist, and…
NYC Lincoln Center Summer For the City Featured Events, Performances, Activities For Kids, Families From Across Five Boroughs
See the video below to learn more about the programs, performances, and workshops at Lincoln…
Staten Island’s Historic Richmond Town Hosts Annual Richmond County Fair
The photos in the slideshow below as well as those included in the article at…
In NYC: Little Apple, Kids First Traffic, Public School Procurement Modernizing, Lead Pipes Replaced, Other Updates: Mayor Mamdani
Crown Heights Landlords Ejected, Supporting Labor Organizing, Brooklyn School Opening, The Little Apple, Kids First…
Staten Island Families Displaced By Fire: Urgent Request For Essentials – Blankets, Clothing, Hygiene Items, Cooking Supplies By CFLC
The message that follows was updated from CFLC: I left work early last week to…
Staten Islanders To Receive September 11th Remembrance Bell, Stark Reminder That Death Toll Continues 25 Years Later
The below is authored by Lee London, a Senior Partner and Chief Acquisition Officer at…
Staten Island Rep. Calls For Public Support Canonization Of Father Capodanno, Heroic Chaplain From Staten Island
Malliotakis, Officials Join Family To Highlight Father Vincent Capodanno’s Life & Path to Sainthood Editor’s…
Local Staten Island, NJ September 11th Events: Postcards Memorial Event, Bayonne Ceremony With Candlelight Vigil, City Hall Display In Bayonne -UPDATED
See below for a video of the ceremony held on September 6th of this year…
NYC H+H Partners With NYC Veterans Services To Better Serve Military Members, Families
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS AND NYC DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES PARTNER TO CONNECT VETERANS AND…
26th Anniversary of September 11th: NYC Mayor Mamdani Orders Release To Public Of ALL 9/11 Related Records, With Office To Admin, Settes Two Long-standing Lawsuits – UPDATED
See here for the Mayor’s announcement and discussion as it was livestreamed The below background…
New York Consumer Alert: Student Loan Scams On Rise Due To Budget Bill
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers About Student Loan Scams AG James Provides…
NYC Five Borough Truck Route Redesign For DOT Trucks, Deliveries
NYC DOT COMPLETES MANDATED TRUCK ROUTE REDESIGN TO SHIFT MORE TRUCK TRIPS OFF RESIDENTIAL STREETS…
In Bayonne: Birds On Bridges, Overpasses Causing Public Health Risks While Concern About Bird Removal Among Residents: Biz Admin Responds
Editor’s note: We’ve reached out to the City of Bayonne as well as PETA…
LAW: America Welcomes Immigrants – But Provides No Rights, Protections, Path To Real Citizenship Under Current Law, Precedent
What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon…
Brooklyn Firefighter Filmed By Journalist On 9/11: Still Looking For Him 25 Years Later
Editor’s note: Below is a video of about five minutes of footage from September 11th…
Where Have All Staten Island / New York City’s Comic Shops Gone – Collectors Confessions
Where Have All the Comic Shops Gone? By Chad Farley With the recent news that…
Staten Islanders Travel To Brooklyn To Access Chinese American Planning Council Services, Along With Island Partners JCC, La Colmena
Readers may remember some of our coverage about the Medicaid cuts and expiring health insurance…
Staten Islander Struck By Lightning Happens to Be Rep. Malliotakis Staffer – Good Samaritan Acted Without Hesitation, Recognized
Malliotakis Honors Good Samaritan Who Helped Staffer Struck by Lightning See below for our video…
For Staten Islanders, All New Yorkers: What Real ‘Affordability Crisis’ Looks Like On The Ground – Inflation, Tariffs, War, Gas Prices Contributed To Average Family Spend Of $5,000 More
Families Spent $5,000 More, Impending Veterans Community Affairs Clinic Upstate, Taking Aaway SNAP For Billionaire…
NYC: Eastern Parkway Library Renovation, Queens Flood Infrastructure, Childcare Payment Delays, Year-Round Outdoor Dining – Mayor Mamdani
Eastern Parkway Library, Queens Flood Infrastructure, David Dinkins Panoramic Access, Probation Graduation, Childcare Payment Delays,…
NYC Aging To Host ‘Style is Ageless’ Fashion Show At FIT – Designs By Older Adults To Be Worn By Various Generations of Models
NYC Aging to Host ‘Style is Ageless’ Fashion Show Editor’s note: The Talent is Timeless…
Staten Islanders, New Jerseyans Attended Star 99.1’s Daddy Daughter Dance / Princess and her F.R.O.G. Event
STAR 99.1’s Enchanted Evening marks five years of celebrating father-daughter bonds Editor’s note: Last year…
New York’s Mayor, Senator, Governor Call On Administration To Restore Counter-Terrorism Funding, Critical to Keeping Residents Safe
Editor’s note: As the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September…
New York’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act Violated By NYS Sherriffs: NY AG Announces Lawsuit, Countersuit Received
Below, you can learn about the lawsuit against the Upstate New York Sheriff who continues…
NYC’s MFTA Artist In Residence Scooter Presents “Lucky Finds Second Chances” Upcycled Fashions, Playful Paintings
DOWNTOWN ARTIST AND MATERIALS FOR THE ARTS DESIGNER-IN-RESIDENCE SCOOTER LAFORGE PRESENTS “LUCKY FINDS: SECOND CHANCES”…
Staten Island I.S.72 Student Organizes Backpack Giveaway Event For Local Kids With Raffle Surprise – All Are Welcome: UPDATED
12-Year-Old Staten Island Student Ambassador Leads Back-to-School Giveaway for Local Children I.S. 72 student Tamir…
OPINION: Staten Island Can Turn AI Training Into Paid Judgment Practice – Survey Underway By Local Workforce Groups, Universities On Community Needs
Staten Island employers are being asked what skills and training the borough’s next workforce needs,…
New York, Other Attorneys General Sue Trump Admin To Block USPS Rule Allowing Interception, Rejection Of Lawfully Submitted, Mail-In Ballots
Editor’s note: New Yorkers have become used to both mail-in voting and in-person early voting,…
New York Based Groups Host Tribal Celebration In Queens: Annual Thunderbird American Indian Powwow Featuring Intertribal Dance Competition From 40+ Tribes, Art, Crafts, Jewelry
Readers may remember our coverage of tribal disputes involving land confiscation for copper mining on…
NYC MOERJ, City Agencies Oppose US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Proposed Rule To Eliminate Workforce Demographic Data Collection Under Civil Rights Act Of 1964
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice and City Agencies Oppose the United…
OPINION: Did Tariffs Really Cause Manufacturing Boom Or Were The Industries Booming Unaffected?
Did Trump’s Tariffs Cause the Recent US Manufacturing Surge? Six Charts Say Otherwise Editor’s…
OPINION: App Store Accountability Act Can Create Federal Guidelines For Age Verification, Parental Permissions Applicable Across Platforms
Parents across the country are asking the same question: how can we keep our children…
The End of Archie As We Know Him or New Beginning We Needed? Collectors Confessions
The End of Archie as we Know him or a New Beginning we Needed? By…
Staten Island’s RUMC Receives Donations From Partners In Government, Private Sector To Expand NICU Unit To Better Serve Families
We have covered RUMC on a few occasions in the past, including when Dr. Oz…
NYC Families With Baby Strollers To Receive More Convenient, Accessible-to-Stroller Buses In Pilot Program Expansion
Editor’s note: All Staten island and citywide buses will be retrofitted with these special Accessibility…
JOGA NYC To Host Final Free Summer Soccer Session At Gansevoort In Manhattan Tomorrow, Bringing Together 100+ Families For Community Event
More details about this event were requested from the organizers, and all are welcome to…
Doula Access Expansion, City Sponsored Ruck, NYC NonProfit Week, Housing Court Fast-Track, Business Advisory Council: Mayor Mamdani
Doula Access Expansion, City Sponsored Ruck, NYC NonProfit Week, World Trade Center Victim ID’d, Housing…
Movie Review: ‘If I Tell You’ Beautiful Family Drama, Secrets Tearing Friendships Apart
Movie Review: ‘If I Tell You’ Real Family Drama, Secrets Tearing Friendships Apart This…
New York AG Settlement From META Promises Change in Age Verification Rules For Social Media
Attorney General James Secures Up to $17.1 Billion and Groundbreaking Reforms from Meta…
Staten Island Homeowners: Highest Proportion Of Couples Citywide, Lowest Of Non-Family (Roommate) Households
We asked the following of Property Shark about this study: Have similar studies been conducted…
Staten Islanders: This Sunday At JCC – “Mobile Museum of Tolerance” Arrives, Provides Tools To Students, Educators To Combat Hate, Prejudice While Increasing Empathy, Respect, Inclusivity
Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage of the traveling exhibit at the Alice…
Staten Islanders Who Need Backpacks For Their Kids Back-To-School, Multiple Events This Weekend
Editor’s note: Last weekend, Asm. Pirozzolo and Sen. Scarcella-Spanton each hosted family activity events…
Staten Islanders, New York City Residents: School Vaccination Requirements Unaffected By President Trump’s Executive Order
STATEMENT FROM NYC HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. ALISTER F. MARTIN ON PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER RELATED TO CHILDHOOD VACCINATION…
Staten Island Launch Of Online Wellness, Pilates, Guided Movement Platform ‘Beyond The Mat Pilates’
Editor’s note: After the pandemic, we visited HeavenLee Float Spa in Tottenville. This…
Join Staten Island Borough President To Honor Quick-Acting First Responders Assisting Local Activist Scott LoBaido
BP Fossella to Honor NYPD ESU Detectives & Hatzolah Rabbi for Rapid, Lifesaving Response to…
Staten Island ShopRites Host Annual Help Bag Hunger Event – Cheer On Local Politicians, Charity Workers, Others As They Race To Determine Food Pantry Donation Amount: UPDATED
Editor’s note: This annual event was covered in 2024, and also another fundraising for charity…
NYC Health Dept Study: Congestion Pricing Continues 20-Year Improvement In Air Quality
CONGESTION PRICING CONTINUES A 20-YEAR IMPROVEMENT IN AIR QUALITY ACROSS NYC, NEW FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STUDY FINDS…
At NYC’s St. Patricks Cathedral: ‘Luminiscence’ Immersive Experience – Telling Story of This Church – UPDATED W PREVIEW
‘LUMINISCENCE’ TO LAUNCH AT ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL AS BANIJAY AMERICAS EXPANDS ACCLAIMED IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Jonathan…
Staten Island’s Own Bodega Cat At Fort Wadsworth Deli
What is a Bodega cat? you might be wondering. Well, they’re cats that live in…
Limited Brooklyn Stage Play: Legendary Comics Artist, Character Creator Jack Kirby Comes To Life In King Kirby – Collectors Confessions
KING KIRBY Brings the Life and Legacy of Jack Kirby to the StageBy Chad FarleyIf…
Research Finds Evidence Of Second Mass Grave Of Irish Immigrant Railroaders Likely Massacred Due To Fear Of Cholera By Native Populations
Historian uncovers evidence of second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Pennsylvania who suffered…
Staten Island Social Worker Who Helps Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Housing Wins Verizon Shine World Cup Contest
See above for our interview with Mary Barnes, a Queens native and Staten Island resident…
Staten Island Rolling Thunder 22nd Annual Frankie ‘Towkar’ Appice Memorial Event 3 Borough Run
Rolling Thunder’s 22nd annual Frankie ‘Towkar’ Appice memorial event on Staten Island Editor’s note: Staten…
NYC Municipal Retirees’ Fight For Traditional Medicare With Guaranteed Co-Pays Continues At City Hall
Editor’s note: Regarding why there is such a push-pull over Medicare Advantage, both at the…
NYC Mayor: Haiti TPS Protections End, ICE Overreach, Small Business Corriders, Parents Night Out, Economic Justice For New Yorkers, Other Updates
Haiti TPS Protections End, Announcement On ICE Overreach, Dominican American Heritage, Small Business Corridors, NYCHA…
Staten Island’s Eden II Autism Programs To Receive New Funding From Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Announces $500,000 To Support Eden II Programs Editor’s note: Another Staten Island…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers With Hospital Debt With Moderate Income Must Have Debt Forgiven Or Be Offered Payment Plans: This Is Law: AG James Offers Guidance
Attorney General James Releases Guidance to Help New Yorkers Access Hospital Financial Aid As Federal Cuts Strip…
Staten Island’s Fresh Kills Park, Formerly Landfill, To Be Used As Sanitation Dept Garage, Moving From Jersey St Location – New Affordable Housing
Editor’s note: This is great news for residents of Jersey Street who have…
Staten Island’s First Ever Drone Show Above Historic Richmond Town
BP Fossella Hosts Staten Island’s First-Ever Drone Show Above Historic Richmond Town As part of…
Staten Island’s NYCHA Berry Homes To Get New Security Upgrades
Malliotakis Announces $1 Million in Federal Funding for Security Upgrades at NYCHA’s Berry Houses Editor’s…
Staten Island Kids: Free Summer Meals Truck Program Available At Clove Lakes Park Until September 4th, Breakfast, Lunch
Editor’s note: We reported on the food truck’s arrival to Staten Island last year, for…
OPINION: Staten Island Needs Reboot Test Before Scaling AI Automation Tools – Necessary To Stay Competitive
Editor’s note: We’ve reached out to the Chamber of Commerce to find out the ticket…
Back-To-School Staten Island Giveaways: Two Events Tomorrow – Asm. Pirozzolo Hosts Back To School Giveaway Plus Family Fun Day Willowbrook Park, Sen Scarcella-Spanton Distributes Backpacks At Tappen Park On Bay St
Editor’s note: These two events are both happening tomorrow around the same time, but…
Staten Island’s Autism Community School, RISE Academy Joined By BP Fossella For Vibrant Celebration of Community
Bruschetta With Fossella: BP Fossella Joins Staten Island RISE Academy’s Vibrant Celebration of Community Editor’s…
Staten Island’s City Councilmember Reminds New Yorkers, Affected Islanders, To Testify At Public Hearing For Pied-a-Terre Tax, Back-To-School Giveaway
Editor’s note: Staten Island residents who don’t want to travel to Manhattan to testify at…
OPINION: New York, Other Cities May Benefit From 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act, Which Promises To Cut Red Tape, Build More Affordable Homes
There and Back Again: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Editor’s note: The recent…
New York Attorney General Announces Food Banks to Receive Over 4.9 Million Eggs For Low-Income Families To Settle Price Fixing Investigation
Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families Second Delivery…
OPINION: ABC / Disney Sue Federal Communications Commission Over Free Speech Violations, Retaliatory Investigations
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Recently, we reviewed several recent Disney films, two of which are highly recommended as very…