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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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…
Staten Island’s PS18R To Get Community Schoolyard Shaped By Student, Public Participation, Feedback
Staten Island kids at I.S.7R also received a community schoolyard back in 2021, and…
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…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling On North Dakota Law Could Kill ‘Heartbeat Bill’
Editor’s note: Readers may remember our review of the short documentary film ‘The Devil…
New DOE “Professional Degrees” Revealed – All Women Dominated Careers (Plus One Token Male Career) Are Out, Subject To Loan Limits Too Low To Attend
New DOE “Professional Degrees” Revealed – All Women Dominated Careers (Plus One Token Male Career)…
New Yorkers: Understand What Abortion Restrictions Feel Like From Inside: The Devil Is Busy – Streaming Tonight
New Yorkers: Understand What Abortion Restrictions Feel Like From Inside: The Devil Is Busy –…
New Kids Community Schoolyards For Neighborhood Children, Sports, Exercise: In Manhattan Last Week, Brooklyn Later This Month
New Kids Community Schoolyards For Neighborhood Children, Sports, Exercise: In Manhattan Last Week, Brooklyn Later…
Infant Mortality On Rise In States With Restrictive Abortion Laws
Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research Three years after Roe…
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…
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…
Staten Islanders, New Yorkers Should Recognize Medical Gaslighting: All Too Common Situation Where Doctors Don’t Believe Their Patients’ Pain
When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting…
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 Native SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts Discusses Law, Constitution, Civics Education At Georgetown University
From the below interview, possibly the most important question and answer is the following, where…
OPINION: New York’s CBS / Paramount Should Stand Up For First Amendment, Free Press
OPINION: New York’s CBS / Paramount Should Stand Up For First Amendment, Free Press Sanders…
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized By SCOTUS – Part 2 of Dark Money Game Docuseries
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized…
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…
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked – Money In Politics Is Destruction Of Democracy For Its People – SCOTUS Role Cannot Be Overstated
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked, Part 2 Of Dark Money Game Documentary: Money…
New Jersey’s Rutgers University Initiates Compact To Protect Freedom Of Speech, Harvard Stands Up For Students
Rutgers Senate Proposes Big Ten ‘Mutual Defense Compact’ to Block Trump’s Campus Attacks Universities “should…
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….
Equal Rights Amendment Solidified Women’s Equality In Constitution As 28th Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment Solidified Women’s Equality In Constitution As 28th Amendment Editor’s note: As…
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…
Discussing Importance Of Equal Rights Amendment With Attorney Vera Zambrano: Protecting Women’s Rights, Equal Treatment (Pay, Costs) For All Women
Discussing Importance Of Equal Rights Amendment: Protecting Women’s Rights, Equal Treatment (Pay, Costs) For All…
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:…
ERA Declared Part Of Constitution To States By President Biden As One Of Last Presidential Acts (Similar To 11th Amendment): Senator Gillibrand
GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN DECLARING THE ERA AS THE LAW OF THE LAND …
President Biden Can Enshrine Equality, Equal Rights For Women Into Law: Direct Archivist To Certify Equal Rights Amendment
STANDING WITH CHAMPIONS FOR EQUALITY, GILLIBRAND CALLS ON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO DIRECT ARCHIVIST TO CERTIFY…
Equal Rights Amendment: Refusal Of Archivist To Certify Previously Ratified Amendment Goes Against Precedent – Senator Gillibrand
Equal Rights Amendment: Refusal Of Archivist To Certify Previously Ratified Amendment Goes Against Precedent, Based…
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…
Trump Dance Flash Mob on Staten Island, Statement On Migrant Crisis Improving: BP Fossella
A Statement from Borough President Vito Fossella on Last Friday’s “HUUUUGE” Staten Island “Trump…
Preventable Maternal Deaths Increasing: Texas’ Total Abortion Ban, Lengthy Prison Sentences For Doctors, Causing Them To Let Mothers Die Rather Than Perform Life Saving Procedures That Are Legally Ambiguous
A Third Woman Died Under Texas’ Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for…
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…
Expanding Abortion Access Strengthens Democracy, While Abortion Bans Signal Broader Repression: Worldwide Study
Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study Alison Brysk,…
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,…
OPINION: Border Policing In States Like Texas Harms Undocumented People Seeking Abortion Care, Other Medical Services
How Border Policing Harms Undocumented People Seeking Abortion Care The ACLU’s latest report outlines how…
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…
Garden For The Wealthy: Million Dollar Condos, Private Garden Replace Proud Emblem Of Jewish Immigration In NYC
In place of a proud emblem of Jewish immigration in NYC, million-dollar condos and a…
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…
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…
Investment In First-Ever Staten Island Community Justice Center To Foster Further Community Engagement
MAYOR ADAMS, COUNCILMEMBER HANKS CELEBRATE $5 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FIRST-EVER STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER TO…
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…
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…
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…
School Safety Agents Needed Now More Than Ever: Local Pols Demanded Reinstatement Of Class Canceled By Mayor
Malliotakis, Tannousis, Colleagues Respond to Adams’ Abrupt Cancellation of School Safety Agent Class (STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN,…
Landmark Case: Segregation In New Jersey Schools – State Superior Court Judge Finds State Has Responsibility To Address Unlawful Segregation, Plaintiff Has Not Proven It Across All Districts
Judge finds New Jersey has responsibility to address school segregation Catherine Carrera, Jessie Gomez, Chalkbeat…
Crystal Meth Allegedly Found At Staten Island Hotel Used As Migrant Shelter, Turned Out To Be Epsom Salt
BP Fossella, Staten Island Elected Officials to Raise Alarm over Narcotics Allegedly Found at Migrant…
Migrant Crisis: Protesting Migrant Shelter At Former Nursing Home Where Tenants Were Evicted To Make Room
Protests have been occurring nearly every night at the Father Capodanno Blvd location of the…
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…
BP Fosella, CM. Hanks Announce Funding To Revitalize Play Area At Walker Park In Staten Island’s Randall Manor
BP Fossella, Council Member Hanks to Announce Funding to Revitalize Play Area at Walker Park…
Student Services Fair Being Held Later Today Hosted By Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Join Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez at the Student Services Fair! Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is hosting a Student…
Lincoln Elementary School In Newark To Receive New Playground Funded By Trust For Public Land (Responsible For Staten Island’s Pouch Camp Preservation), Local Synagogue, To Improve Access To Greenspace, Recreational Areas – Design To Be By Students, Stakeholders
National nonprofit, Newark synagogue to build new playground at Lincoln Elementary Jessie Gomez, Chalkbeat Newark…
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,…
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…
Playground Honoring 9/11 Heroes To Be Constructed At P.S.45. BP Oddo At Groundbreaking Ceremony
The new playground at P.S. 45 will bear the names of Captain John R. Fischer…
“Green Schoolyard” Opened At Staten Island’s I.S.7R School In Southeast Annadale With Outdoor Classroom Space, Flood Mitigation Technology
Editor’s Note: Green schoolyards are a project of the Trust for Public Land, the author…