On Staten Island: Annual Teacher Appreciation Day Honors Outstanding Teachers From Across Our Borough: Senator Lanza
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NYC Lincoln Center Presents Baand Together Dance Festival Celebrating 5 Years, Part of Summer For The City
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Best Budget Ever Gets Even Better: Making New York City More Affordable for Working-Class New Yorkers
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PBS Funding Cuts: Children Need Quality Programming, Adults Need Unbiased Local News
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Senator Sanders On Worst Bill in Modern U.S. History, With Doctor Statements
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Staten Island’s BP Announces Lineup For Summer Concert Series, Kicks Off July 3rd
Borough President Vito Fossella announces lineup for Summer Concert Series Rock the Parks: Sounds of…
Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Older Adults and People with Disabilities
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$40 Million In Federal Funding For 16 Airports Across New York State Announced; Impact Of President’s Budget Bill On Local Families: Sen. Gillibrand
$40 Million In Federal Funding For 16 Airports Across New York State Announced; Impact Of…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers: 100K Free Tickets To Fourth Of July Fireworks Display
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES 100,000 FREE TICKETS FOR NEW YORKERS TO WATCH MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS® Lighting…
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PBS Funding Under Threat: Mister Rogers Discusses Value Of Children’s Programming, Public Television
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Staten Island Students Honored With Scholarships At St. Clare’s For Community Service Achievements: UPDATED
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Citizen Action of New York, Community Members Condemn Rep. Malliotakis’ Vote for Cruel Healthcare Cuts at Brooklyn Rally
Citizen Action of New York, Community Members Condemn Rep. Malliotakis’ Vote for Cruel Healthcare Cuts at…
Staten Islanders At High Risk Of Lyme: Return Of Tick Season – Prevent Bites, Learn Removal Methods
Return of the Ticks: Prevent Ticks Bites The New York City Health Department Continues Tick-Bite…
Nyc Health + Hospitals Announce New Season Of Farmers Markets Near Patient Care Sites
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON OF FARMERS MARKETS NEAR PATIENT CARE SITES …
NYC Breaks Ground on New Queens Botanical Garden Education Building
CITY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW $34 MILLION EDUCATION BUILDING FOR QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN Project…
Staten Island, Brooklyn Military Service Academy Applicants Granted Admission: Rep. Malliotakis
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Delivering On Safety: Record Low Shootings, Homicides In 2025
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Prescription Drug Ads Should Be Banned: Pharmaceuticals Can Have Dangerous Side Effects, Ads Are Often False, Misleading, Should Not Be Marketed To Consumers
Sanders, King Introduce Bill to Ban Prescription Drug Ads Editor’s note: Senator Sanders has discussed…
Atlantic Avenue Corridor Approval, Central Park Quality of Life, New NYC Parks Commissioner, Lowest Number Of Shootings, Illegal Guns Removed, Bronx Senior Housing Development, Fireworks Return To Brooklyn Bridge, Inclusive Early Childhood Center, School Budget Stabilization, E-Bike/Scooter Speed Limits: Mayor Adams
Atlantic Avenue Corridor Approval, Central Park Quality of Life, New NYC Parks Commissioner, Lowest Number…
In New York As Nationwide: Work Requirements For SNAP, Medicaid Keep Benefits From People While Not Helping Them Find Work
Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping…
“We Outside Summer” – Improving Safety Citywide For All New Yorkers
“We Outside Summer” Editor’s note: With an average temperature of 65 degrees and rain almost…
On Staten Island, NY’s Senator Schumer, GrowNYC, Faith Leaders, Farmers, Seniors, Other Affected Rally Against SNAP, Medicaid Cuts In Budget Bill
SCHUMER RALLIES ON STATEN ISLAND WITH GROWNYC, FAITH LEADERS, FARMERS, SENIORS & GROCERS TO PREVENT WHOPPING 70,000+ SI’ERS FROM…
Yes Bus Acting Camp Accepting Applications: Staten Islanders, All NYC Residents, New Jersey Students With Manhattan Access Encouraged To Apply
We’ve previously covered the Yes Bus Acting Camp’s application opening when it first started. We…
GILLIBRAND, MARKEY SLAM REPUBLICAN PLAN TO RESCIND OVER $1 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING
GILLIBRAND, MARKEY SLAM REPUBLICAN PLAN TO RESCIND OVER $1 BILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE…
New Yorkers, All Americans Should Know: New Study Shows 51,000 Additional People Will Die Each Year If President Trump’s Funding Bill Passes
NEW STUDY: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Cause Over 51,000 Additional Americans to Die Each…
New York’s Senator, Member Of Senate Appropriations Cmte. Releases Statement On Federal Budget Request
GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BUDGET REQUEST Editor’s note: Multiple local organizations and residents, including…
Safe, Fun Summer in the Greatest City in the World
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NY Senator: Childbirth For Moms In US Should Be Free For Those On Private Insurance Just As For Medicare – Bipartisan Legislation Seeks To Make This Reality
GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION THAT WOULD MAKE CHILDBIRTH FREE FOR FAMILIES WITH PRIVATE INSURANCE Editor’s…
New York State’s Budget Wins For Working Families, Homeowners, Small Business Owners: Asm. Fall
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Staten Island FerryHawks, NYC DOT, NYPD, Bike New York Partner To Give Away Bikes To Undeserved NYers
NYC DOT, NYPD, STATEN ISLAND FERRYHAWKS, AND BIKE NEW YORK PARTNER TO DONATE BIKES TO…
Public Colleges, Universities Like CUNY, SUNY, Should Be Free: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced
Sanders, Jayapal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make Public Colleges and Universities Tuition Free Editor’s note: Senator…
New York Families Received Some Budget Wins As SNAP, School Nutrition Federal Programs Under Attack
City Harvest, Food Bank for New York City, and United Way of New York City…
At Staten Island Rep’s Office, Citizen Action NY Rallies As Budget Cuts To Senior Programs, SNAP, Other Essential Services In Bill After Markup Released
At Staten Island Rep’s Office, Citizen Action NY Rallies As Budget Cuts To Senior Programs,…
NYC Health+Hospitals Launches Workforce Development Program For Behavioral Health Nurses To Build Their Careers
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS LAUNCHES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSES The Behavioral…
New Yorkers: Learn About Daylighting, Vision Zero Initiatives – Fewer Travel Lanes on 34th Street
Editor’s note: Readers learned about daylighting from DOT, where they provided descriptions of…
Brooklyn, Staten Island, NYC Residents Participated In Teen Violence Awareness Walk Across Brooklyn Bridge
Teens Walk to End Dating Violence on Saturday, April 26th Hundreds March Across the Brooklyn…
NY’s Rep AOC Holds In-Person Town Hall In the Bronx To Discuss Critical Funding Under Threat, Immigrant Rights, Healthcare, Other Important Issues Affecting Constituents
NY’s Rep AOC Holds In-Person Town Hall In the Bronx To Discuss Critical Funding Under…
Movie Review: Moana 2 – Classic Disney With Some Twists
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NY’s Senator: GOP Proposal Will Slash Medicaid, Senior Nutrition Programs, Social Security, Other Essential Programs
NY’s Senator: GOP Proposal Will Slash Medicaid, Senior Nutrition Programs, Social Security, Other Essential Programs…
Attention Staten Island High School Students: Apply For Consideration For Free Acting Camp – Open To NYC, NJ High Schoolers
MEAN GIRLS CO-DIRECTORS LAUNCH THE YES BUS ACTING CAMP: A FREE ACTING CAMP FOR HIGH…
The Best Budget Ever: Investing in Working-Class New Yorkers As We Make Our City Safer and More Affordable
The Best Budget Ever: Investing in Working-Class New Yorkers As We Make Our City Safer…
Construction Safety Report, Hear From the Mayor, Creating More Homes, $5 Billion to Non-Profit Providers, Universal After-School Programming,
Construction Safety Report, Hear From the Mayor, Creating More Homes, $5 Billion to Non-Profit Providers,…
In New York, One In Eight Hold Student Loan Debt – New Wage Garnishment Rules In Effect Will Place Undue Burden On Defaulted Borrowers Across Nation
SENATOR GILLIBRAND RAISES ALARM ON SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MCMAHON’S DECISION TO WITHOLD INCOME OF FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN…
Staten Island’s Borough President Fossella Honors Monsignor Farrell Wrestling Team, 2025 Catholic High School State Wrestling Champions
Borough President Fossella Honors Monsignor Farrell Wrestling Team, 2025 Catholic High School State Wrestling Champions…
In NYC, South Bronx School Teacher Crowned PETA’s Teacher Of The Year During Teacher Appreciation Week (Happening Now)
South Bronx Educator Is Crowned PETA’s High School Teacher of the Year Editor’s note:…
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Highlights Increasing Food Insecurity, Struggles Related To Major Funding Cuts
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Highlights Increasing Food Insecurity, Struggles Related To Major Funding Cuts…
Rep. Malliotakis Receives Shocking Migrant Crime Data, Slams NYC For FOIL Delay
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Destroying Guns, Protecting Our City
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Staten Island Volunteers Distributed Food To Local Families For National Volunteer Week As Need Increases While Funding Diminishes: Project Hospitality
Editor’s note: We have been covering the issues related to the USDA’s food stamp and…
Staten Island’s JCC To Host Annual Resource Fair Tomorrow For People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities: Senator Lanza
SENATOR LANZA & JCC OF STATEN ISLAND TO HOST ANNUAL RESOURCE FAIR FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL &…
NYC Health + Hospitals Introduces Program To Enhance Addiction Services In South Bronx
NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS ANNOUNCES NEW HOTSPOTTING PROGRAM TO ENHANCE ADDICTION SERVICES IN THE SOUTH…
UFT A Better Contract Coalition Sounding Alarm On Last-Minute Election Changes Made By Current President Mulgrew In Upcoming Union-Wide Officer Elections
In response to our question, “Since this is so close to the election, which is…
New Health Dept Report Looks At Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Racial, Ethnic Inequities Persist Tied To Poverty, Housing Inequality, Racism
NEW HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT LOOKS AT SLEEP-RELATED INFANT INJURY DEATHS IN NEW YORK CITY, 2016–2020…
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place…
Staten Islanders: Participate In National Volunteer Week Starting Tomorrow – Help Your Neighbors, Find New Ways To Assist
NEW YORKERS GIVE BACK DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK: APRIL 20-26 NEW YORK CARES WILL…
Slashing Food Bank Programs, Decimating LIHEAP Low Income Assistance, Social Security Benefits Portal Malfunctions: Senator Gillibrand
Slashing Food Bank Programs, Decimating LIHEAP Low Income Assistance, Social Security Benefits Portal Malfunctions: Senator…
NYC Helicopter Accident, NYPD Launches Quality Of Life Division, 3,700 New Teachers, 2 Million Meals To Veterans, Minimum Pay App-Based Drivers, Traffic Deaths Historic Low: Mayor Adams
NYC Helicopter Accident, NYPD Launches Quality Of Life Division, 3,700 New Teachers, 2 Million Meals…
Staten Island School Participating In This Year’s Expanded NYC Public School Film Festival
NYC Public School Film Festival Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Public Schools…
Staten Island, Brooklyn Kick Off THRIVE Tour Bringing Together Birth Professionals, Others To Address Maternal Mortality
Elev8 Health Launches Its National 2025 Thrive Tour to Address Maternal Mortality in the U.S….
ACS Recognizes April As “National Child Abuse Prevention Month” With “Planting Pinwheels For Prevention” Awareness Event
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES RECOGNIZES APRIL AS “NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” ACS Hosts “Planting…
OPINION: Staten Islanders Can Solve Food Bank Shortages Expected To Worsen – What If Everyone Did That? UPDATED
OPINION: Staten Islanders Can Help Solve Food Bank Shortages Expected To Worsen – What If…
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Teach Your Child To Read: Builds Proficiency in Phonics While Strengthening the Parent/Child Bond Editor’s…
New York Feeling The Pain: Food Banks High On Federal Chopping Block List – With Demand Higher Than Ever, Patrons Uncertain Where To Turn
Food Banks Tighten Their Belts as Federal Cuts Keep Coming. Patrons Don’t Know Where Else…
Girl Scouts of Greater New York Builds Courage, Confidence, Character, Prepares Them For Brighter Futures
Girl Scouts of Greater New York Builds Courage, Confidence, Character, Prepares Them For Brighter Futures …
Must-See Movie Review: Audrey’s Children Beginnings of Cancer Treatment In US By Pioneering Research Physician In Philadelphia
Must-See Movie Review: Audrey’s Children In Theaters Now – Pioneering Woman Cancer Researcher In Early…
Axe The Tax For Working Class, Women-Led Families Affordable Housing, Get [Scaffolding] Sheds Down, Baseball Season Starts, Free Swim Lessons: Mayor Adams
Axe The Tax For Working Class, Women-Led Families Affordable Housing, Get [Scaffolding] Sheds Down, Baseball…
Staten Island Kids, Adults: Verizon Helps Families Navigate Technology, Learn Healthy Usage Boundaries, Alternative Activities
The following questions were provided to Verizon, with responses From Donna Epps: Please tell…
Staten Island’s Representative: Universal Accountability Act Reintroduced To Fine Tax-Exempt Schools That Violate Students’ Civil Rights Under Title VI
Malliotakis Reintroduces the University Accountability Act Editor’s note: Campus protests, as well as protests shutting…
EPA Ban Of TCE, Chemical Implicated In Parkinson’s, Cancer, Infant Heart Defects Now In Jeopardy
TCE Is Linked to Heart Defects in Babies, Cancer and Parkinson’s. Republicans in Congress Want…
OPINION: NPR, PBS On Chopping Block Again: Could Defunding Them Benefit Americans?
NPR and PBS Are Begging for Mercy. They Don’t Deserve It Editor’s note: While…
Community Op Ed: Mets and Yankees Score Big for NYC Economy!
Community Op Ed: Mets and Yankees Score Big for NYC Economy! Editor’s note: Last week,…
Latest On Measles Outbreak From New York-Presbyterian By Infectious Disease Chief Dr. Gulick
NewYork-Presbyterian Media Briefing: The Latest on Measles Infectious Disease Chief Roy M. Gulick, MD, Provides…
On Staten Island, New York’s Senator, Local Pols Discuss Likely Affect Of Medicaid, Social Security Staff, Budget Cuts On Vulnerable Low-Income Elderly Population
SCHUMER LOCALIZES BUDGET DANGER: UNDER GOP PLAN TO CRIPPLE MEDICAID, COUNTLESS SI SENIORS COULD BE DISCHARGED FROM…
Keep Mental Health Week Moving, City Hall Communications Team, Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, New Deputy Mayor, Medically Vulnerable NYers Connected To Health Svcs: Mayor Adams
Keep Mental Health Week Moving, City Hall Communications Team, Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, New Deputy Mayor,…
Celebrating Baseball’s Opening Day With New NYC Sign Drop, Curb Enthusiasm Features Professor Anne Goodchild
Celebrating Baseball’s Opening Day With New NYC Sign Drop, Curb Enthusiasm Features Professor Anne Goodchild…
Conquering Ageism: NYC Intergenerational Initiatives Awarded ‘Programs Of Merit’ Distinction
NYC Intergenerational Initiatives Awarded ‘Programs of Merit’ Distinction Program of Merit Designation Shows NYC’s Commitment…
NY Senator: New Policy Makes It Harder For Veterans To Get Mental Health Care, There Should Be No Cuts To Social Security
Editor’s note: Below, you can find New York Senator Gillibrand’s statements and letter from her…
Marriage Penalties In Welfare System, Impact On Society
Understanding Marriage Penalties in Welfare and Their Impact on Society Editor’s note: With regard to…
National Parks Service Seeking New Operator For Aviator Sports Center At Floyd Bennett Field
Malliotakis Working with NPS to Secure New Operator for Aviator Sports Center at Floyd Bennett…
Protecting Veterans Second Amendment Rights When Appointing Fiduciary, SNAP Recipients Cannot Buy Snacks, Soda, ‘Unhealthy’ Items: Senator Paul
Protecting Veterans Second Amendment Rights When Appointing Fiduciary, SNAP Recipients Cannot Buy Snacks, Soda, ‘Unhealthy’…
NY’s Senators: Demanding Answers On USDA Employee Firings, Education Department Intentions
NY’s Senators: Demanding Answers On USDA Employee Firings, Education Department Intentions Editor’s note: The USDA…
Colorado, Other States Expand Abortion Access – But Not To Adolescents (Under 18) Without Parental Consent
Colorado and other states have expanded access to abortion, but not for adolescents Kate Coleman-Minahan, University…
Healthy Minds Equal Healthy New York City
Healthy Minds Equal a Healthy New York City Editor’s note: We previously discussed the fact…
ShopRite Staten Island Stores Raise Nearly $35K to Fight Hunger – Special Cheerios Box Unveiling Event
ShopRite Staten Island Stores Raise Nearly $35K to Fight Hunger – Special Cheerios Box Unveiling…
Affordable, Supportive Housing At Woodhull Hospital, 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year, 2 Consecutive Years Of Population Growth, Honor Lives Lost To Covid, Mental Health Week Kickoff
Affordable, Supporting Housing At Woodhull Hospital, 2025 Declared Fire Prevention Year, 2 Consecutive Years Of…
Senator Scarcella-Spanton’s Disaster Preparedness Bill Passes Senate Floor
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NYCHA Resident Climate Action Program Application Closes Soon
NYCHA Resident Climate Action Program Application Closes Soon Editor’s note: From the program’s website: Resident…
Local, National Politicians Weigh In On Voting On Continuing Resolution To Fund Government, Avoid Shutdown
Local, National Politicians Weigh In On Voting On Continuing Resolution To Fund Government, Avoid Shutdown…
Department Of Education Cuts At Its Civil Rights Office Likely To Negatively Impact Vulnerable Students Facing Discrimination For Years To Come
Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years…
Staten Island Girl Scouts Top Cookie Sellers Gearing Up To Reach High Goal This Season As Well
Staten Island Girl Scouts Top Cookie Sellers Gearing Up To Reach High Goal This Season…
Celebrating Black History Month, $390M Infrastructure Investment, Fatherhood Initiative, Accessible History Of Enslaved People In NYC, Career & Tech Ed In NYC, Week In Photos: Mayor Adams
Celebrating Black History Month, $390M Infrastructure Investment, Fatherhood Initiative, Accessible History Of Enslaved People In…
Staten Islanders, New York City Residents Will Benefit By Undue Medical Debt Agreement – Unexpected Forgiveness May Be Coming Your Way!
Editor’s note: This is information to follow up on our previous article from the Mayor’s…
NY Senator Lanza: Now Accepting Scholarship Applications For Conference of Italian-American State Legislators
SENATOR LANZA & THE NY CONFERENCE OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN STATE LEGISLATORS ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Editor’s note:…
All-Cause Mortality Occurs Seven To Ten Years Earlier For Working-Class vs. High Net Worth Individuals
NEW REPORT: Working-Class Americans Can Expect to Die at Least 7 Years Earlier than the…
NIH Funding Cuts Will Hit Republican Supporting Red States Hardest
NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest Protesters on…
Meeting Crisis with Compassion: Helping Migrants on Path to Their American Dream
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Must-See Movie Review: Disney’s Wish – Be Inspired By Asha’s True Compassion!
Must-See Movie Review: Disney’s Wish – Be Inspired By Asha’s True Compassion! To see…
Fair Fares Transition To OMNY, Community Health Center, Restitution For 3,4000 Workers, T-Mobile NYC’s Major Cell Carrier, Migrant Shelter Closure Announced
Fair Fares Transition To OMNY, Community Health Center, Restitution For 3,4000 Workers, T-Mobile NYC’s Major…
New Yorkers Going Into Debt To Pay For Rising Cost Of Food; Majority Support SNAP, Free School Lunch: New Poll By No Kid Hungry
NEW POLL: NEW YORKERS ARE GOING INTO DEBT OVER THE RISING COST OF FOOD New…
Staten Island Hunger Task Force Recent Meetings: Addressing Urgent Needs Of Local Community
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Improving Kids Futures In Math, Science Careers: Bright Minds STEAM Studio
Friday Feature: Bright Minds STEAM Studio Editor’s note: The winner of the FLAG Award for…
New York City Values, New York City Strong
New York City Values, New York City Strong Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered the…
Staten Island Resident Chosen For Star 99.1 / Fellowship Home Loans Christmas Wish Award
Staten Island Resident Chosen For Star 99.1 / Fellowship Home Loans Christmas Wish Award Editor’s…
Lawsuit To Recover $80M, DOJ Case Suspension, Bronx Quality of Life, Child Care Center Leases, New Housing
Lawsuit To Recover $80M, DOJ Case Suspension, Bronx Quality of Life, Child Care Center Leases,…
Staten Island Public School Students: Enter 7th Annual Public School Film Festival
7th Annual NYC Public School Film Festival Asm Fall said “We invite New York City…
NYC’s Private School Special Education Students Will Begin Receiving Services They’re Entitled To By Law Once More
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on NYCDOE Restoring Services to Non-Public School Special…
School Choice Vouchers Tend To Drain Funding From Cash-Strapped Area Public Schools – Don’t Lead To Better Education Outcomes
Trump order boosts school choice, but there’s little evidence vouchers lead to smarter students or…
Breaking Housing Records, Giving New Yorkers Key To Their Future
Breaking Housing Records and Giving New Yorkers a Key to their Future Editor’s note: The…
Staten Island’s Greenbelt: Borough of Parks Evolution From Beginning To Modern Day
Staten Island’s Greenbelt: Borough of Parks Evolution From Beginning To Modern Day Staten Islander…
Must-See Movie Review: Rule Breakers, Inspiring Story Of All Girl Afghan Robotics Team
Must-See Movie Review: Rule Breakers, Inspiring Story Of All Girl Afghan Robotics Team Angel…
Connecting Justice-Involved To Jobs, Media Availability, Lunar New Year, NYers Can Sign Up For Tax Svcs, Expanding Apprenticeships, Raises For Child Care Providers
Connecting Justice-Involved To Jobs, Media Availability, Lunar New Year, NYers Can Sign Up For Tax…
Staten Island Competitive Ballroom Dancing Team With Native Islander, Ukraine Members, Trains To Compete Locally
Staten Island-based dancers Rachel Rudshteyn and Mykhailo Roshchupkin are making waves in the competitive ballroom…
Advocating For Funds From Albany To Deliver For Working Class New Yorkers: Mayor Adams
Albany Editor’s note: Mayor Adams detailed in this week’s rundown some of the wins that this…
Stapleton Staten Island: ShopRite Teams Up With Kellogg To Donate $10K To Young Women’s Leadership School Volleyball Team
Stapleton Staten Island: ShopRite Teams Up With Kellogg To Donate $10K To Young Women’s Leadership…
Staten Island / Brooklyn Rep Applauds AG Bondi’s Lawsuit Against NY Gov. Hochul, NY AG Letitia James For Shielding Illegal Migrants
Malliotakis Applauds Attorney General Pam Bondi for Lawsuit Against Hochul Editor’s note: You can watch…
NYC MoMA February Art Activities For Kids: Creative Ways To Spend School Break
Five days of immersive art, activities, and more Editor’s note: Staten Islander previously covered MoMA’s…
NYC Charter Revision Commission Hosts Meeting To Inform Public About Their Progress, Findings – Next Scheduled Sessions
NYC Charter Revision Commission Hosts Meeting To Inform Public About Their Progress, Findings – Next…
Staten Island’s Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities To Be Modernized, Center For Learning Added
Modernizing the Staten Island Institute for Basic Research Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered issues related…
BP Fossella Raises Concerns Over BESS Unit Being Developed In Heart Of Manor Heights
BP Fossella Raises Concerns Over BESS Unit Being Developed in Heart of Manor Heights Editor’s…
NYC Public Schools Receive $400K Grant To Expand Anti-Ageism Classes, Raising Awareness, Reducing Discriminatory Attitudes
NYC Aging, NYC Public Schools, and NYAM Receive Nearly $400,000 to Expand Anti-Ageism Classes …
Staten Island’s CSI/CUNY Holds New Student Orientations: Getting Students Excited About School
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NYC All Time High Jobs, DHS Operation, Affordable Housing Projects, Homeownership Assistance
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ACS Reminds New Yorkers To Put Babies To Sleep Without Blankets Or Stuffed Toys For Their Safest Sleep
AS COLD WEATHER CONTINUES, NYC ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES REMINDS NEW YORKERS THAT INFANTS SHOULD…
NY’s Senator Discusses Ramifications Of Federal Hiring Freeze On Already Understaffed Agencies Providing Services To Most Vulnerable Populations
GILLIBRAND DEMANDS ANSWERS ON TRUMP PLAN THAT WOULD PUT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, VA BENEFITS IN…
NYC Kids RISE Save For College Program Now At New World Preparatory Charter School
New World Preparatory Charter School Welcome Families to the Save for College Program with an…
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Enters Agreement With HHS Office For Civil Rights To Address Racial Disparities In Maternal Health Care, Improve Access To Treatment
HHS Office for Civil Rights and Cedars-Sinai Enter Into Mutual Agreement to Advance Civil Rights…
Martin Luther King, Jr Struggle For Freedom Free Presentation By St. George Theatre
Celebrate Black History Month at the St. George Theatre Editor’s note: We covered last year’s…
BP Fossella Kicks Off Second Annual High School Girls Basketball Tournament
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Toxic Behaviors, Disordered Personalities: Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial Personality Disorders With Dr. Daniel Fox
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EXCLUSIVE: NYC Faith Leaders Connect To Provide Assistance To Migrant Families In Their Communities With Knowledge Of Legal Rights, Grounded in Teachings From Various Religious Traditions
“Faith Communities Against Deportation” Consultation & Plea for Ravi Ragbir’s Pardon Editor’s note: We previously…
Staten Island School Teachers Participate In HAM Radio STEM Training Event Presented by National Association For Amateur Radio
Teachers Gather on Staten Island For STEM Curriculum Enhancement Training The following questions in italics…
Staten Island JCC, UJA Federation: Volunteers Spend MLK Day 2025 Sorting Donated Art/Craft Supplies, Toiletries, Baby Items To Send To Senior Centers, Cornerstones, After-School Programs
Editor’s note: We have previously covered the Day Of Service for MLK Day last year…
Sen. Rand Paul Honors March For Life, Reintroduces Defund Planned Parenthood Act To Stop Federal Funding of Abortion
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NYC Politicians: Federal Grant Funding Is Essential To Healthy Lives Of Children, Seniors, Disaster Survivors, Most Vulnerable In Our Communities
Federal Grant Funding Is Essential To Healthy Lives Of Children, Seniors, Disaster Survivors, Most Vulnerable…
City Of Linden Awarded Pedestrian Safety Grant: Safe, Aware, Educated Drivers Save Lives
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January Plan Makes Our City Safer, More Affordable To Raise A Family
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GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN DECLARING THE ERA AS THE LAW OF THE LAND …
State Supreme Court Judge Rules In Favor Of Local Licensed Cannabis Stores Who Were Raided By Armed Agents, Products Confiscated
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TikTok Ban Violates First Amendment Rights Of 170 Million Users, Thousands Of Creators, Influencers Whose Livelihood Is Jeopardized
Dr. Rand Paul, Rep. Ro Khanna Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Repeal the TikTok Ban Act Editor’s…
FDA Should Not Have Banned Red Dye No. 3 Due To Lack Of Evidence Of Harm: CATO
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Making New York City Best Place To Raise Your Family, Including Lower, Middle Income Residents
Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
NYers Approve State Of the City Address; New Agenda For 4th Address; 24 Affordable Housing Complexes On 24 Public Sites; NYPD Recruit Graduation Ceremony;
MAYOR ADAMS LAYS OUT AMBITIOUS AGENDA TO MAKE NEW YORK CITY BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY IN FOURTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS …
Gardiner Foundation Encourages Staten Island Students Enrolled At CSI, Other CUNY Schools, To Apply For NYU College Of Arts & Sciences Transfer Scholarship To Continue Studies
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Offers Scholarships for Students Transferring to NYU’s College of Arts &…
HHS Office For Civil Rights Issues Guidance Regarding Obligations For Companies Regarding Activities, Health Programs For Persons With Disabilities
HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance Regarding Obligations Under the Disability Provisions of Section…
Staten Island Food Pantry Alert: SI Hunger Task Force Legislative Forum February 21st – All Encouraged To Participate
Staten Island Food Pantry Alert: SI Hunger Task Force Legislative Forum February 21st – All…
ACS Announces Award For Bronx Family Enrichment Center Serving Pelham Parkway, Morris Park In Bronx
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES ANNOUNCES AWARD FOR THIRTIETH FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER Family Enrichment Centers Are…
Staten Island / Southern Brooklyn President’s Day Essay Contest Now Accepting Contributions From Students In Grades 3-5 In 11th Congressional District: Rep. Malliotakis: UPDATED With Winner Announcement
Malliotakis Announces 2025 President’s Day Essay Contest Editor’s note: We previously covered the announcement for…
SCOTUS Should Save TikTok, Defend Free Speech
The Supreme Court Should Save TikTok Editor’s note: Readers may remember our previous coverage of…
Education Proposals Revealed In State Of The City Address: Banking In Schools, Free Swim Lessons, Fatherhood Initiative
Banking in schools, free swim lessons: education proposals in Adams’ ‘State of the City’…
Involuntary Commitment Changes; New Hate Crimes Prevention Director; NonProfit Services Director; Drought Watch Lifted; NYC Health + Hospitals Possible Strike; Kingsbridge Armory Reimagining
MAYOR ADAMS’ STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S PLANS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO FINALLY CHANGE NEW YORK’S INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT…
Staten Island Students Among Nominees For 2025 U.s. Presidential Scholars Program
State Education Department Announces Nominees for 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Editor’s note: In…
Expanding Access To E-Bike Battery Charging Cabinets On Sidewalks To Reduce Battery Charging For Bikes, Skateboards In Apartments
NYC DOT FINALIZES NEW RULES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO E-BIKE BATTERY CHARGING CABINETS ON SIDEWALKS,…
Staten Island’s Project Hospitality, Other New York Orgs Receive Toy, School Supplies, Clothing Donations For Local Families In Need
Spreading Holiday Cheer to Families In Need Editor’s note: This year we covered the Bayonne…
Stimulant Users Caught In Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ Of Opioid Epidemic Due To Fentanyl Lacing Many Popular Illegal Drugs
Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic Lynn Arditi, The…
Irei Monument Honors Japanese Americans Imprisoned By US Government Unconstitutionally During World War II
Righting a wrong, name by name − the Irei monument honors Japanese Americans imprisoned by…