NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Islamophobic Tweet Controversy
Outspoken Queens Republican faces potential censure over social media posts criticized as Islamophobic
Staten Island Excluded from Mayor's Free 2-K Pilot Program
NJSIAA Meet of Champions Returns to Ocean Breeze
Crime
Staten Island Attorney Disbarred Over Client Cash Misuse
Lawyer of 25 years faced 14 charges of professional misconduct.

Staten Island Firefighter Injured in Great Kills Blaze Released from Hospital
Probationary firefighter Christopher Dorato sustained a severe leg injury requiring five surgeries.
1 Injured in Staten Island Crash
FDNY responds to collision at Hylan Boulevard and Narrows Road South
Lifestyle
Meet Miss Hibernia 2026, set to march in Staten Island St. Patrick's Parade
Jessica Valcarcel, 20, will represent her family, community, and Irish heritage at the annual event.

Audubon Photography Club Relaunches March 7
New photographers at all levels welcomed to monthly meetings at Audubon Community Nature Center
Wild Turkey Halts Traffic in Staten Island Crosswalk Standoff with Bus
The bird confidently walked into a crosswalk, forcing an MTA bus to come to a full stop in a brief confrontation.
Weather
Staten Island Railway Delays Due to Track Fire
FDNY responds to blaze near Grasmere train station during morning rush hour

Staten Island Braces for Wintry Weekend Weather
Snow showers and single-digit wind chills forecast for Sunday
Staten Island Air Quality Moderate, Some Concerns
Weather Channel reports air quality issues in New Springville area
Politics
70% of Staten Island Students Skipped School After Blizzard
Criticism mounts over Mayor Mamdani's decision to reopen schools despite challenging conditions

NYC's Only Republican in Congress Wins Supreme Court Decision
Ruling preserves Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district, blocking a state judge's order to redraw it.
Trump to Award Medal of Honor to 3 Soldiers, 2 Posthumously
The highest military decoration will be given for acts of valor in World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Business
Amazon Dodges Leftover Claims in Staten Island Labor Dispute
NLRB dismisses remaining allegations against Amazon in long-running union organizing case

Dunkin' Tests 48-Ounce Drink Buckets in Select Locations
The massive beverage offering is currently only available at a few stores in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Polymarket Opens Free Grocery Pop-Up in New York City
The crypto company's new initiative offers free pantry staples and produce to the community.