NYC Residents: Learn More About DOT’s Open Streets Program For This Summer, New Episode of Curb Enthusiasm
NYC DOT Kicks off 2026 Open Streets season, New Episode of Curb Enthusiasm Editor’s…
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New Study On Immigrant Crime Rates Show Most Crimes Are Committed By Native-Born Americans
Editor’s note: Staten Islander has covered this topic in the past, and it normally bears…
Immigrants Reduce Crime Rates, Bring Financial Benefits To Sanctuary Cities: CATO Institute Testimony
Testimony Before the Senate Budget Committee on Sanctuary Cities Editor’s note: We have previously covered…
How American You Are Isn’t Where You’re From Or Heritage: CATO
Heritage Doesn’t Make Somebody an American Editor’s note: In our article from the Conversation, it…
Staten Islanders Rally Against Gifted & Talented Program Changes For NY
BP Fossella, Staten Island Parents to Rally in Opposition to Any Changes to Gifted &…
Supporting Affordable Co-Op Owners, Protecting Red Hook From Flooding, Quality Of Life, Bin Purchase Rebates, Revitalized Greener Fulton Mall, Eastern European Heritage Reception, Opposing Military In Cities, Downstate Casino Proposals, Record Low Shootings: Mayor Adams
Supporting Affordable Co-Op Owners, Protecting Red Hook From Flooding, Quality Of Life, Bin Purchase Rebates,…
Brooklyn Comprehensive Plan Approved By CPC, OneLIC Neighborhood Plan: Municipal Arts Society Advocacy
MAS Advocacy Updates: The 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn and CPC Approval of the OneLIC…
Staten Island This Friday: Back-To-School Supply Giveaway, Plus Basketball Clinic With NY Knicks! Bring Your Kids For An Exciting Day
Editor’s note: Coming up soon will be the Materials for the Arts’ annual back-to-school supplies…
Staten Island, NYC Branches Of NYPL To Have New Sunday Hours
Staten Island, NYC Branches Of NYPL To Have New Sunday Hours Editor’s note: We previously…
Staten Island’s Rep: NYC’s Illegal Injection Sites Targeted With New Executive Order, Holding City Accountable For Dangerous Sanctuary Policies: Rep. Malliotakis
Staten Island’s Rep: NYC’s Illegal Injection Sites Targeted With New Executive Order, Holding City Accountable…
Best Budget Ever Gets Even Better: Making New York City More Affordable for Working-Class New Yorkers
Community Op-Ed: The Best Budget Ever Gets Even Better: Making New York City More Affordable…
Financial Literacy for NYC Public Schools, 10,000 New Homes, Brooklyn Affordable Homes, Key To The City, Bronx Affordable Housing, Manhattan Plan Proposal: Mayor Adams
Financial Literacy for NYC Public Schools, 10,000 New Homes, Brooklyn Affordable Homes, Key To The…
“The Arches” Further Revitalization, Restoring Public Safety Grants, Anti-Semitism Definition, Hunts Point Jail Barge Removal, More Affordable Housing
“The Arches” Further Revitalization, Restoring Public Safety Grants, Anti-Semitism Definition, Hunts Point Jail Barge Removal,…
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…
Broadway Junction Commercial Development, 125th Street Subway Stop Homes, Empire 1 Wind Project Restored, 9-11 Memorial Honoring Fallen Servicemembers, Fifth Avenue Transformation: Mayor Adams
Broadway Junction Commercial Development, 125th Street Subway Stop Homes, Empire 1 Wind Project Restored, 9-11…
New Police Officer Requirements, “Best Budget Ever,” Affordable Homes In Willets Point, Lawsuit Against New Grant Conditions, Connecting Bodegas Directly To NYPD,
New Police Officer Requirements, “Best Budget Ever,” Affordable Homes In Willets Point, Lawsuit Against New…
Staten Island’s Silver Lake Residents Want Victory Blvd Connection To Forest Avenue Reopened To Vehicular Traffic To Improve Safety, Alleviate Gridlock
Staten Island Silver Lake Residents Want Victory Blvd Connection To Forest Avenue Reopened To Vehicular…
Rep. Malliotakis Receives Shocking Migrant Crime Data, Slams NYC For FOIL Delay
Malliotakis Receives Shocking Migrant Crime Data, Slams NYC For FOIL Delay Editor’s note: From the…
Critical Childhood Ed Funding, Sergeants Benevolent Contract, Nightclub Tragedy,NYC Reads/ NYC Solves Expansion
Critical Childhood Ed Funding, Sergeants Benevolent Contract, Surveys Site Of Jet Set Nightclub Tragedy, Honoring Victims…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meeting Crisis with Compassion: Helping Migrants on Path to Their American Dream
Meeting Crisis with Compassion: Helping Migrants on the Path to their American Dream Editor’s note:…
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…
Migrant Shelter Locations Closed, Kate Smith Announced As Director For Mayor’s Fund To Advance NYC, In-Person Media Availability, Successful Community-Driven Public Safety Strategies To Kick Off Public Safety Week, Flame, Firework Ban Lifted, Pilot Program To Improve Quality Of Life In Persistently High-Crime Areas: Transformation Of Fifth Avenue Into Pedestrian-Centered Boulevard:Mayor Adams
MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SHELTER CLOSURES, INCLUDING FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, AS MIGRANT SHELTER CENSUS HITS 22nd STRAIGHT WEEK…
Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Among Closures Due To Declining Migrant Census In NYC Announced By Mayor Adams
Malliotakis Statement on Early Closure of Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Editor’s note: The Mayor…
Making New York City Affordable for Working New Yorkers
Making New York City Affordable for Working New Yorkers Editor’s note: We’ve previously reported on…
Small Business Alert: Outreach, Education Effort To Support Small Businesses, Help Them Avoid Fines From New IRS Reporting Rules; Expansion Of Paid Internships, Career-Connected Skill Building For High School Students; Appears On Univision Noticias 41; In-Person Media Availability; Axe Tax For Working Class
Small Business Alert: Outreach, Education Effort To Support Small Businesses, Help Them Avoid Fines From…
Mass Deportation Now! Math On Planned Removal Of All Illegal, Some Legal Migrants Would Be Economic, Fiscal Disaster: CATO
The Math on Mass Deportation Doesn’t Add Up Flawed calculations and overlooked benefits show why…
Faith Leaders From Multiple Traditions Come Together For Evening Of Reflection, Commitment To Action Post-Election
Group of Faith Leaders from Multiple Faith Traditions Come Together November 12th for an Evening…
Applications Available For 2025 Open Streets Partners: Community-Based Organizations, Schools, Businesses, Other Partners Welcome To Join Program
NYC DOT ANNOUNCES APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025 OPEN STREETS PARTNERS Community-Based Organizations, Schools, Businesses,…
Hear From The Mayor Show: New Schools Chancellor Speaks, Caribbean Pepperpot Radio, Remarks At FIAO Columbus Day Parade, New Co-Response Operation Focused On Unhoused New Yorkers, Saloni Sethi Appointed Commissioner Of Mayor’s Office To End Domestic, Gender-Based Violence
Editor’s note: In this article, readers will learn about what New York City’s mayor has…
NY’s School Tax Relief Program (STAR) Helps Low Income New Yorkers With School Children, Homeowners Of Modest Income, Senior Citizens On Fixed/ Low Incomes With Direct Deposited Tax Refund Payments
STAR Tax Relief Press Conference with Governor Hochul Editor’s note: Readers may remember our coverage…
Ghost (Car) Busters, FY24 Mayor’s Management Report, Visits Officer Shot In 73rd Pct., NYC’s 3rd Issuance Of Social Bonds, Investments To Support Affordable Housing,
This week’s events by Mayor Adams include announcing the third issuance of Social Bonds to…
NYC DOT Updates: Washington Bridge Safety Project, Broadway Redesign Completed With New Plaza, Two-Way Bike Connections
NYC DOT Updates: Washington Bridge Safety Project, Broadway Redesign Completed With New Plaza, Two-Way Bike…
Staten Island Backpack Distributions At NYPD 121st Precinct With Help Of Local Officers, In Stapleton With Asm. Pirozzolo, ICNA Relief: Asm. Charles Fall
121 Precinct Back to School Giveaway Editor’s note: Last year, we covered the backpack giveaway…
NYC DOT Launches Largest-Ever Number Of Open Streets At Schools – Facilitate Easier Pickup Of Kids After School
BACK TO SCHOOL: NYC DOT LAUNCHES LARGEST EVER NUMBER OF OPEN STREETS AT SCHOOLS City…
Staten Island Compost Bins, Trash Cans; Police Scanner Encryption; School Cell Phone Bans; “Money In Your Pocket” Initiative Launched In 20 Neighborhoods, City Bldgs Lit Yellow For Int’l Day For Remembrance Of Slave Trade, Its Abolition
Editor’s note: Staten Islander recently reported on the approval of the FY 2025 City Budget…
Massive Increase In Homeless New Yorkers Connected To Services, New Tools To Help New Yorkers Build Generational Wealth With Accessory Homes, Brownsville Recreation Center Plus Parks Workers Citywide Investment: Mayor Adams
Editor’s note: The following announcements were released by the Mayor’s Office over the course of…
Staten Island Back To School Supply Giveaway August 30th:CM Kamillah Hanks
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY & BASKETBALL CLINIC Editor’s note: BP Fossella hosted a similar event last…
NYPL Announces Full Restoration Of Services, Sunday Openings
City Budget Fully Restores Library Funding—Sunday Service Will Return Editor’s note: Staten Islander News recently…
Mayor Adams Celebrates Approved Budget That Prioritizes Working-Class New Yorkers, Seeks To Make Our City More Affordable, Invests In Library Systems
A Budget That Prioritizes Working-Class New Yorkers and Seeks to Make Our City More Affordable…
Migrants Less Likely To Be Convicted Of Murder In Texas, Which Uniquely Keeps Data on Immigration Status, Provides Excellent Sample
New Cato Research Shows That Illegal Immigrants Are Less Likely to Be Convicted of Murder…
Despite Political Rhetoric, Migrants Don’t Cause Crime Rates To Increase: Both Legal, Illegal Migrants Have Lower Arrest, Conviction Rates Than Citizens
Migrants don’t cause crime rates to increase — but false perceptions endure anyway Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Mayor’s Office Of Management and Budget Roundtable: NYC Budget Is Balanced Without Any Layoffs, Service Disruptions, Increased Taxes
The Mayor’s Office Of Management and Budget Held a Roundtable Discussion With Ethnic and Community…
One Pathway Foundation Dedicated To Helping Immigrants In Their University Careers: Validate Their Degrees, Navigate Abundant Resources Available
One Pathway foundation launched dedicated to helping immigrants in their university careers Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
City Trying To Save Money Using Churches As Migrant Shelters: BP Fossella To Raise Alarm Over Faith United Methodist Church Plans
BP Fossella, Local Elected Officials, Port Richmond North Shore Alliance to Raise Alarm to Upcoming…
NYC Refuses To Cooperate With ICE Officials – Will Not Apprehend, Deport Illegal Immigrants Accused Of Committing Crimes In City
Malliotakis Blasts City for Refusing to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials Editor’s note: Staten Islander…
Rep. Malliotakis Voted Against Appropriations Package Delivered To President Biden – Continues To Allow Illegal Migrants To Cross Into Our Country – Averts Government Shutdown
Malliotakis Statement on Vote Against Second Appropriations Package “I refuse to give the Biden Administration…
Migrants Served 60 Day Eviction Notices Able To Find Work, Apartments To Reside In
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Almost…
Detailed Explanation Of Recently Failed Bipartisan Senate Immigration Bill With Presidential Support – Would Have Begun Similar To Unsuccessful Title 42
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new immigration bill (“Border Act”) backed by the White…
Republicans Vote Down New Border Legislation That Would Have Meant Sweeping Immigration Changes After President Trump Statement: Ranking Member Grijalva
One Day After Republicans Heed Trump’s Wishes and Tank Senate Border Bill, Grijalva Blasts Pointless…
Local Pols Urge NYC Mayor, City Council To Overturn deBlasio Laws, Allow Police To Cooperate With ICE
Malliotakis, ICE Director & Council Members Call for NYC to Comply with Deportation of Criminals…
New Staten Island Migrant Shelter Rumors – Now At Canterbury House In Rosebank – Low-Income Rentals Mainly For Seniors
A Joint Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton,…
Migrant Crisis: Curtis Sliwa Leads Protest To Permanently Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Tent Complex
Curtis Sliwa Leads Protest to Permanently Close Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Tents It’s bad for…
Prioritizing Legal Immigration: Rep. Malliotakis Helped 37 Immigrants Gain Citizenship In 2023
Malliotakis Helps 37 Immigrants Become U.S. Citizens in 2023 (STATEN ISLAND, BROOKLYN, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole…
Covenant For New York’s Newest New Yorkers Offers Faith-Based Plan For Saving City Money While Providing Compassion, Care For Asylum Seekers In Need Of Shelter, Services
Covenant On Behalf Of New York’s Newest New Yorkers Offers Hope For Solving The Owner…
NYC’s Contract With Migrant Shelter Providers Requires Voter Registration Cards To Be Distributed Regardless Of Citizenship Status: Local Pols Weigh In
Malliotakis Sounds Alarm on Potential Voter Registration at NYC Migrant Shelters (STATEN ISLAND, NY) – Congresswoman…
Rep. Malliotakis: Mayor Adams Needs To Put NYC Resident’s Needs First, Stop Slashing Essential Services Like Police, Fire Dept, Teachers, Libraries
Malliotakis Statement on City Slashing NYPD Police Force “There’s no difference in the radical left’s…
Rep. Malliotakis Joins Hearing On Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Contract With US Committee On Natural Resources
Malliotakis Joins Oversight Hearing on Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Contract Stands with Speaker in Support…
Ranking House Member Grijalva Makes Remarks Regarding Floyd Bennett Field Being Used As Migrant Shelter – Committee Republicans Using Extreme Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
For today’s full House Natural Resources Committee hearing, titled “Destroying America’s Best Idea: Examining the Biden Administration’s…
Rep. Malliotakis, 95 Year Old Veteran Forced Out Of Nursing Home Converted To Migrant Shelter Hold Press Conference
Malliotakis, 95 Year Old Veteran Forced to Leave What Is Now Migrant Shelter Slam City’s…
Rep. Malliotakis Joins Bipartisan Lawsuit To Forbid Migrant Shelters At Federal Parks Incl. Floyd Bennett Field: Return Open Space To Taxpayers
Malliotakis Joins Bipartisan Lawsuit to Stop Migrant Shelters at Floyd Bennett Field & Other Federal…
Biden’s Proposal To Relocate NYC Migrants To Atlantic City International Airport Would Only Exacerbate Migrant Crisis: Congressman Chris Smith
Biden’s ‘unconscionable’ proposal that would relocate NYC migrants to Atlantic City International Airport TOMS RIVER—Rep….
NYC Mayor Community Meeting Focused On Migrant Crisis’ Implications For NYC Services For Residents, Education, Take Community Questions
Commissioner Fred Kreizman, Community Affairs Unit: Good evening. Thank you very much. My name is Fred…
NYC DOT Reminds Drivers With School In Session, Focus Should Be On Safety, Reducing Speeding
WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPENING TOMORROW, NYC DOT REMINDS DRIVERS TO EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION ON NEW…
NYC DOE Releases Inspiring, Uplifting Video To Welcome NYC Schools Students Back Fall ’23
Higher Education Leaders from Across the Country Join NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks…
Happening Right Now: BP Fossella Hosting Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway, Health Fair At Tompkinsville Park 1PM-5PM
Join us today for a Back-To-School backpack giveaway and health fair from 1 p.m. to…
Not Enough School Psychologists/ Counselors Working Or Being Hired For Soaring Student Mental Health Needs
School psychologist, counselor hiring lags nationwide even as student mental health needs soar Patrick Wall,…
NYC School Spending Highest In Nation; Do Students Perform Better?
New York schools see a big disconnect between spending and test scores. Why? Matt Barnum,…
New Dyslexia School To Open In NYC, According To Schools Chancellor Banks
Alex Zimmerman and Reema Amin, Chalkbeat New York Jan 26, 5:51pm EST New York City…
Health And Safety Are Primary Concerns Of Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Banks At School Visits
A focus on health and safety as the nation’s largest school district opens New York…
‘Stay Safe and Stay Open’ Plan Announced By Mayor Adams, Outgoing Mayor deBlasio To Keep Schools Open
City doubles in-school testing. New safety measures will use at-home rapid tests, reduce unnecessary school absences…
NYC’s Gifted and Talented Program Is Out; What’s Next For Students Wanting Accelerated Learning? Experts Weigh In
by Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York Originally published at Chalkbeat.org on Oct 21, 8:00pm EDT…
Education Officials In New York Propose Permanently Removing Standardized Regents Exams From Graduation Requirements, Allowing Students To Graduate Who Pass Coursework
NY education officials propose removing Regents exams from graduation requirements was originally published by Chalkbeat, a…
NYC tells schools to expect an influx of summer students. With just days left, principals aren’t happy.
Originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign up for their…
Opinion: Blue Light Protective Eyeglasses for All NYC Public School Children Needed Immediately
October 7th, 2020 Richard Carranza Chancellor New York City Public Schools 52 Chambers Street New…