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A Local Race Gets Hot as Big Decisions Roll In

July 4, 2026

Staten Island’s upcoming congressional election just got more interesting. The Democratic Party picked Mike DeCillis as their official candidate, giving him the party’s full support. Now, he’s going head-to-head with current representative Nicole Malliotakis. One major topic in their debate? A new f

opinion

Protecting the Everglades: A Call to Balance Growth and Nature

July 3, 2026

The Southwest Florida region known as the Greater Western Everglades is a patchwork of cypress swamps, mangrove islands and hidden wetlands that shelters more than 100 species at risk of disappearing. Long before any roads or suburbs appeared, the Calusa people mastered living with these waters for

technology

Valle Token Brings Real‑World Farming to Blockchain

July 2, 2026

Valle Capital Token (VCT) has launched a new platform that ties real‑world farming in Brazil to digital money. The system runs on the BNB Smart Chain and uses smart contracts to record every step of a crop’s journey, from seed planting to shipping overseas. Instead of being just another cryptocur

environment

Turning coastal foam waste into green building material

July 2, 2026

Foam from takeaway boxes and packaging often ends up in oceans, floating like tiny white islands that never break down. Scientists looked at whether this floating trash could serve a new purpose instead of adding to pollution. The team tested a method to collect, clean, and grind the foam without us

entertainment

Summer Fun at the Staten Island Kids Museum

June 29, 2026

The Staten Island Children’s Museum opens its doors for a month of lively activities that blend movement, science, and community learning. Every Wednesday from 3:15 p. m. to 4 p. m. , visitors can join the Boogie Woogie series, where dancers from different cultures showcase styles like Zumba Kids an

weather

Heat Wave Hits Massachusetts, Temperatures Feel Like 110 Degrees

June 29, 2026

Massachusetts is bracing for a blistering week as the National Weather Service warns that heat indexes could reach 110 degrees. The entire state, except for Berkshire County and the Cape & Islands, will be under an extreme heat watch from Wednesday morning until Friday evening. A heat dome wil

entertainment

A Detective on a Small Island: Why This Setting Changes Everything

June 29, 2026

Catalina Island isn’t your typical crime scene. Instead of flashing lights and crowded streets, this place runs on whispers and unspoken rules. Sergeant Stilwell knows big-city chaos—like Los Angeles—where cases pile up fast and everyone keeps their distance. But on Catalina, things work differently

weather

Weather check: Stormy Friday, then sunshine for the weekend

June 27, 2026

Southern New England picks up some pop-up rain Friday evening. The chance is real—especially in central and southern Massachusetts. Storms could arrive as early as 5 p. m. , but the northern belt near New Hampshire stays on higher alert between 6 and 10 p. m. Confidence is low; most spots will only

weather

Weather alert: Storms may roll in for the weekend

June 26, 2026

Rain clouds are set to visit Massachusetts starting Thursday night, bringing a mixed bag of showers and possible thunderstorms. After a mild drop in temperature Thursday night, the mercury will climb back up Friday, reaching the mid-70s to low 80s. The rain isn't expected to be a constant companion,

crime

A Deadly Night in Sunnyside: The Mystery of a Stolen Car and a Murdered Man

June 25, 2026

A routine call to a car fire on August 15, 1994, at 830 Howard Ave. in Sunnyside turned into a nightmare when firefighters found a charred body wrapped in a rug inside the vehicle. The victim, a white male aged 35‑40, was bound with an electrical cord in a hog‑tie position and had been shot several