Staten Island will see a mix of strong breezes and wet weather this week. In the afternoon, gusts may reach 40 miles per hour across much of the area. That same day, a slow‑moving cold front will bring widespread showers and possible thunderstorms from the evening into Friday. The heaviest
Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone
Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at
Mike Tomlin, once the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has recently stepped away from coaching. His long time with the team still gives him a close look at what’s happening behind the scenes. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Tomlin talked about the future of the Steelers’ quarterbac
States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam
Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight
Staten Island is about to face a spring mood swing this week. After a taste of warm 80-degree days last week, the upcoming forecast is bringing it back to typical spring unpredictability. Rain showers are expected to roll in starting Sunday, kicking off a stretch of days that feel more like April th
Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac
Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W
Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take
