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May 14 2026WEATHER

Stormy Winds, Heavy Rains and a Heat Spike Hit Staten Island

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

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Staten Island trains workers to spot suicide and overdose risks at the same time

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

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

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

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

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

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Apr 20 2026WEATHER

Spring Weather Switch: Rain, Wind, and Allergies Hit Staten Island

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

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Cameron Young: From Caddy to Champion – A 28‑Year‑Old’s Money and Milestones

Cameron Young started by carrying clubs at his dad’s country club, but now he earns more than $4 million in a single tournament. His net worth for 2026 is expected to fall between $17 million and $18 million, thanks to big prize money from the PLAYERS Championship and the Wyndham Championship, plu

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Rising Security Costs Show the Changing Face of Political Campaigns

Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Vice‑President Role Back in Cameroon: What It Means

Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

What’s Next for Staten Island’s Weather?

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

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

A Close Shave and a Senior Send-Off: Staten Island's Hoops Highlights

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

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