70% of students on Staten Island missed school after the blizzard due to Mamdani’s policies
Snowstorm Disrupts Staten Island Schools On Tuesday, about 70% of students on Staten Island missed school, learning very little the day after New York City experienced its largest snowstorm ever. Staten Island was hit hardest among the boroughs, with some areas receiving nearly 30 inches of snow. This led to a staggering absenteeism rate of […]
Shop on Staten Island to close for St. Patrick’s Day parade to prevent extreme underage drinking issues
Concerns Rise Over St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations on Staten Island This St. Patrick’s Day, some Staten Island coffee shops will be closing early to sidestep the chaos stirred up by intoxicated teens during last year’s parade. Megan Coppola, owner of Beans and Leaves, expressed her apprehension about facing the rowdy crowd that led to multiple […]
Staten Island St. Pat’s Parade continues as planned despite significant snowfall
Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Controversy As Staten Island gears up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, locals are expressing concerns about the decision to clear major roads like Forest Avenue while many side streets remain impacted by last weekend’s snowstorm. The city has prioritized snow removal along the parade route in West […]
Trump informs parents of fallen Staten Island Army hero Michael Ollis that their son will be awarded the Medal of Honor.
President Honors Fallen Soldier’s Parents President Trump shared a heartfelt phone call with the parents of Army Staff Sergeant John Johnson from Staten Island. During this conversation, Michael Oris informed them that their son would receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous sacrifice in Afghanistan over a decade ago. On Monday, Robert and […]
When and where Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck will share their forecasts.
Will We See Early Spring in 2026? After a week filled with bitter cold and relentless snowstorms, many across the U.S. might be looking forward to hearing from Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck. These two famous groundhogs will make their predictions about the arrival of spring on Monday as part of the annual Groundhog […]
Teen from Staten Island accused of killing mother’s boyfriend plans to argue insanity, according to lawyer
A Staten Island teen, who is reportedly struggling with mental illness, plans to use an insanity defense in the case of his mother’s boyfriend’s decapitation. This was confirmed by his lawyer on Thursday. The 19-year-old, Damian Herstel, is believed to have schizophrenia and was not on any medication during the tragic event. According to defense […]
Staten Island modular park restroom wins award for design
A New Standard for Public Restrooms A newly designed restroom facility at a playground on Staten Island recently received a prestigious design award, potentially setting a blueprint for similar projects throughout New York City. The Lopez Playground Modular Public Restroom, located in Fox Hills, was among 24 projects honored in this year’s American Institute of […]
Parents in NYC engage in a large fight during a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
A concerning incident unfolded last month at a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island, New York, where video captured a significant fight among parents. This violent altercation took place at St. Teresa’s in Castleton Corners on December 20, during a game between sixth-grade boys from the school and St. Clare’s, as noted by local […]
Parents engage in violence during a Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
Brawl Erupts at Staten Island Youth Basketball Game A recent incident at a youth basketball game in Staten Island has drawn attention after a video surfaced showing a chaotic fight among parents during the event. The confrontation took place on December 20 at St. Teresa’s, where Year 6 boys from St. Teresa’s faced off against […]
Cherished Staten Island priest set to join Archbishop Ronald Hicks as a key aide.
New Role for Staten Island Pastor A well-liked pastor from Staten Island’s high school scene has been named the secretary to incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks. Father John McCarthy, who has served as chaplain and teacher at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea, received this appointment from Cardinal Timothy Dolan as he wraps up his tenure before retirement, the school […]