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Anne Spollen
Staten Island Ferry Being Auctioned Off: Andrew J. Barberi Ferry
The decommissioned Andrew J. Barberi Ferry is being auctioned off by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) with bids beginning at $155,000. So far, no bids have been offered for the vessel.
Staten Island Firefighters Sue Over Injuries and Demand Policy Change
It is anticipated on Monday that three FDNY firefighters who suffered severe injuries last year while combating a house fire on Staten Island will announce their lawsuit against New York City. Four firefighters are suing for $20 million each, for a total of $80 million in compensation for injuries suffered in the fire that they say was made more dangerous because of a city policy that closes firehouses for annual physicals.
Eric Adams States "Migrants Are Excellent Swimmers" and Could Fill NYC Lifeguard Shortage
The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, stated that since illegal immigrants are "excellent swimmers," the city ought to hire them as lifeguards. The statement was made by Adams, who had earlier declared that the large number of asylum seekers will "destroy New York City."
Governor Hochul Signs Law to Reduce NYC Speed Limit to 20 MPH
The speed limit in New York City might soon be reduced to 20 mph. Sammy's Law, which gives New York City the ability to reduce the citywide speed limit from 25 mph, was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday.
A New Report: Should Staten Island Secede from the City?
It's a question many Staten Islanders have asked. According to a new report from the city's Independent Budget Office, doing so would entail enormous changes for the forgotten borough. The report reads, “In short, secession is highly complex, would take many years to implement, and would either be more expensive for Staten Island residents, require an independent Staten Island to reduce benefits and services to residents, or both."
Staten Island's West Brighton NYCHA Complex to Get Major Overhaul This Summer
The almost 1,500 residents of the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) West Brighton I and II complexes are projected to experience a significant improvement in their quality of life due to a major planned refurbishment.
Staten Island Baby Suffered Grease Burns Before Passing
Authorities revealed that the 1-month-old Staten Island child who passed away over the weekend had significant burns on his left arm that went untreated for weeks. According to the NYPD criminal complaint, the boy's parents informed detectives that the youngster had two serious burn wounds from a kitchen cooking accident.
NYPD Enforcing Laws Against Trucks Parking Overnight on Staten Island's Father Capodanno Boulevard
Father Capodanno Boulevard, one of the most trafficked roadways on Staten Island, is the target of the newest NYPD enforcement action as part of an ongoing citywide campaign against illegally parked vehicles.
NYC African Migrants Falsely Promised Green Cards and Work Visas
In an attempt to attend a hearing on the black experience in the city shelter system, over 1,300 African migrants gathered outside City Hall on Tuesday morning. Some of them believed they would receive work visas or green cards if they showed up, claiming they were told this by a community activist group.
NYC Pays Millions for Requiring Hijab Removal in Mugshots
In response to a class action lawsuit brought by two Muslim women who claimed that the police had violated their religious liberties by forcing them to take off their headscarves for mug pictures after being arrested, New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million.
Governor Hochul Marks March 31 as the Day of Trans Visibility in New York
In New York State, March 31 is celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility. The proclamation recognizes the state’s “rich history of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary leaders who worked tirelessly to protect and celebrate gender diversity through their visibility.”
First NY Measles Case Confirmed Outside of the City
Amidst a surge in measles cases both domestically and internationally, the New York State Department of Health has revealed the first case of measles in New York State outside of New York City in 2024 and the third case in the state this year. The Nassau County patient was found to have the condition, which was verified by the Department's Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany.
Taxpayers to Fund Mayor Adams' Defense in Assault Lawsuit
The legal defense of Mayor Eric Adams against charges of sexual assault is being bankrolled by taxpayers. The mayor will be defended by the New York City Law Department against a highly detailed lawsuit originating from his employment as a transit police officer thirty years ago.
NYC is Slowly Sinking and One Spot is in Staten Island
According to a study by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University, New York City is sinking overall at "a median rate" of 1.6 millimeters per year. But Midland Beach, Staten Island is sinking faster than that median rate.
Staten Island to Hold First Inclusive St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday
New York's mayor, Eric Adams, who had boycotted previous St. Patrick's Day parades due to their exclusion of LGBTQ+ groups, announced that Staten Island will hold a second inclusive parade this year. The ban on LGBTQ+ groups was lifted in 2014 for the Manhattan parade, but Staten Island parade organizers held firm that these groups should not be part of an event celebrating a Catholic saint.
Mayor Adams Defends NYPD Actions in Controversial Migrant Scuffle
In an incident captured on camera, cops in a New York City migrant shelter struck a Venezuelan immigrant carrying his kid with a stun gun and punched him in the face. The mayor justified the actions as "appropriate." Officers had given the man multiple commands and warnings to release the child and give him to someone else, but the man refused.
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