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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Staten island - The Untold Story

9/11/2001 in Staten Island, New York

My annual remembrance of September 11, 2011.

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'It's Not Luck, I'm Blessed': New York Man Survived Lightning Strike Caught on Camera and Suffered No Burns

Staten Island resident Thomas Fahmy has described feeling 'blessed' after surviving a lightning strike captured on a doorbell camera, with doctors finding no burns.

International Business Times UK

Meet Tamir Lewis, the 12-year-old Staten Island student who sells drinks at basketball games and is now organising his own backpack giveaway for local children

Meet 12-year-old Staten Island student Tamir Lewis, who has turned his entrepreneurial spirit into a community initiative. Known for selling drinks and ices at local basketball games, Tamir is now organising a backpack giveaway to help children prepare for the new school year, with donated backpacks, school supplies, food and…

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Man struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment

A man walking to a dentist appointment survived a lightning strike on Staten Island, New York.

The Independent UK

‘Tingling, numbness, pain’: Man recalls what it felt like to be struck by lightning

A Staten Island man in New York county survived being struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment, with doorbell camera footage capturing the moment the lightning flashed near him before he continued towards a house.

The Times of India

A Staten Island deli manager started paying kids for better report cards 3 years ago; his fundraiser has now crossed $500,000 and he is giving school supplies to 3,000 students

A deli manager on Staten Island has sparked a remarkable movement by rewarding children for their academic achievements. This initiative has successfully gathered an impressive $500,000 to procure school supplies, benefiting numerous students. Thousands received fully stocked backpacks just in time for the new school year, showcasing how community backing…

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In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

In an innovative move, New York City has turned to its natural wetlands for stormwater management, resulting in significant cost savings. The Bluebelt initiative has replaced expensive underground drainage systems with revitalized waterways, integrating both green and grey infrastructure to manage runoff efficiently. This strategic framework not only safeguards and…

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Booed off Staten Island Stage as Crowd Chants 'Nobody Wants You' at NYPD Event

New York City Mayor faced a hostile reception at a Staten Island pro-police event, where his speech was drowned out by boos and chants, highlighting ongoing tensions with law enforcement supporters.

International Business Times UK

Watch: Zohran Mamdani booed at NYC pro-police event, leaves stage in less than a minute

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was loudly booed by sections of the crowd during a National Night Out Against Crime event in Staten Island on Tuesday, forcing him to keep his remarks to less than a minute before leaving the stage.

The Times of India

Woman Claiming to Be Missing Girl Flies 3,500 Miles for Test as Family Braces for Another False Claim

Heather McCord from Staten Island claims to be missing toddler Katrice Lee, reopening old wounds for the Lee family. Her DNA test pursuit in the UK adds to a history of false leads

International Business Times UK

A State Official Has A Big Idea For Colin Jost And Pete Davidson's Staten Island Ferry: Sink It

It’s time to sink or swim.

Cinemablend

One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock

An explosion at a Staten Island dry dock killed one civilian and injured 36 people on Friday. The blast occurred while firefighters were already on scene battling a fire and attempting to rescue two trapped workers. Two firefighters were hospitalized, one with serious injuries.

The Economic Times

This Staten Island retail store rewards kids for having good grades

Influencer giveaways on TikTok and gamified reality shows on YouTube are a dime in a dozen. But Island Ock, a retail store from Staten Island, shells out giveaways only to excellent and hardworking students.

The Mary Sue

New York woman shot on way to work at Target as cops hunt for 20yo boyfriend who fled the scene

Cops following up leads, manhunt begins.

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For Staten Island, The Interim Docket Is The Final Docket

After the Supreme Court grants an emergency stay, the plaintiffs dismiss the case with prejudice.

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SCOTUS Saves Staten Island

Will Callais come tomorrow?

Reason

Staten Island Goes To SCOTUS

The New York nomination process begins on February 24, and the maps have still not been settled.

Reason

The Voting Rights Act Asymmetry Splices Staten Island

In New York City, Republicans are the discrete and insular minority.

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New York judge orders new Staten Island congressional district

A New York state judge on Wednesday invalidated part of the state’s congressional map related to Staten Island.

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Scrub Force Expands Commercial Cleaning Services Across NYC's Five Boroughs

Scrub Force Commercial Cleaning, a leading provider of commercial cleaning services in NYC, today announced an expansion of its comprehensive cleaning and disinfection solutions to meet the growing demand from businesses across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The company continues to build on 15 years of trusted…

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Titan Commercial Doors Expands Services Across New York City's Five Boroughs

Titan Commercial Doors, a leading provider of commercial doors in NYC, announces the expansion of its comprehensive commercial door installation and repair services throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The company continues to deliver industrial-grade door solutions to businesses across the metro area with enhanced 24/7 emergency…

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Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Are Going To Give Their Kid A 'Staten Island Normal' Name. What That Means

It's very different from naming his Staten Island ferry.

Benzinga

From Horror Set to Harbor Horror Show: The Nightmare Continues for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's $280K Abandoned Ferry

First, it was drenched in fake blood for a horror movie. Now, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's infamous Staten Island Ferry is bleeding cash, anchored down by massive fees and legal troubles that may serve as a stark lesson in frivolous spending.

Reason

The Voting Rights Act Asymmetry Comes For Staten Island

The VRA allow Democrats to challenge Republican districts, but does not allow Republicans to challenge Democratic districts.

The Guardian - US

New Yorkers sue state elections board as battle over House maps intensifies

Lawsuit alleges congressional map illegally dilutes voting power of Black and Latino residents of Staten Island

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