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Jan 26 2026WEATHER

Staten Island Braces for Flooding After Snowfall

Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

Staten Island's Electoral Boundaries: A Fight for Power or Fairness?

Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r

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Jan 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

American Idol's Bold New Moves for Season 9

American Idol is shaking things up for its upcoming season. The show is trying new ways to get fans involved, like voting through social media. This is a big deal because it's the first time a major show has tried this. The goal is to make voting easier and reach younger audiences. The show is also

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Jan 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

America's Hidden Poison: The Truth About Farmland and Sewage Sludge

America's farmlands are facing a serious issue. Sewage sludge, often called "biosolids, " is being spread on fields as fertilizer. This sludge contains harmful chemicals and waste from homes and industries. The EPA allows this practice through a rule called the 503 rule. This rule does not make the

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Messy Truth Behind America's Factory Farms

America's factory farms, or CAFOs, produce a staggering amount of waste. This waste often ends up in our rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for swimming or fishing. The problem is that these farms are not held to the same environmental standards as other industries. Unlike factories, they don't ha

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

What Do Americans Really Think About ICE and Deportation?

Americans are starting to question how ICE handles deportations. Many now believe the agency is too harsh. They also think the program targets more people than just criminals. This shift in opinion comes after recent events in Minneapolis. Republicans, however, still strongly support ICE. They feel

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Staten Island's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Numbers?

Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Offshore Wind Farms: Mapping the Seafloor for a Greener Future

Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Nature's Silent Storytellers: How Plants Reveal America's Past

America's history is not just written in books or spoken by people. It is also told by the trees, plants, and flowers that have seen it all. In a new book, the idea that plants are silent witnesses to the country's past is explored. This is not just about botany. It is about how Black communities ha

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Jan 15 2026FINANCE

State Street Steps into the Digital Finance Arena

State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T

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