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Staten Island Student Veterans Look to Military Spending Bill for Fairer Housing Aid Deal

July 27, 2020, 10:02 p.m.July 27, 2020, 9:59 p.m.

Housing stipends leave those studying in the borough shortchanged on rent compared with the rest of New York City. The difference comes out to more than $450 a month.

Politics

Black or Blue? Protest Movements Take Center Stage in Races for NYC’s Swing Seats

July 19, 2020, 5:22 p.m.July 20, 2020, 12:53 p.m.

Republicans looking to take back Brooklyn and Staten Island slots are campaigning on Blue and Black Lives Matter demonstrations.

Climate Change

Army’s Five-Mile Seawall to Protect Staten Island Hits Another Delay

July 14, 2020, 8:55 p.m.July 15, 2020, 1:20 p.m.

Spurred by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy, the wall now isn’t set to be done until late 2025. Meanwhile, residents are left vulnerable to rising tides — and insurance s.

Development

Staten Island’s Spinning Its Wheels on Stalled $1 Billion Waterfront

July 6, 2020, 8:48 p.m.July 6, 2020, 8:48 p.m.

The New York Wheel is stuck. Empire Outlets is half empty and key projects are delayed. Meanwhile, the S.I. Yankees could be out — and rugby could be in.

Housing

Home Developer in Street Fight Over Plans for Former Catholic Retreat on Staten Island

June 25, 2020, 9:08 p.m.June 25, 2020, 9:08 p.m.

Builders say a recent bureaucratic roadblock is the result of political pressure from Staten Island Borough President Jimmy Oddo, who renamed streets to taunt them.

Elections

Brooklyn Assembly Hopeful Assails Incumbent as “All Lives Matter” Candidate in Bitter Pre-Primary Video

June 22, 2020, 9:05 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

Ex-Sen. Jesse Hamilton hurls charged term at Assembly’s Diana Richardson as he tries to win back voters who rejected him over GOP ties. The primary is Tuesday.

Schools

Racist Facebook Post Allegedly Tied to Staten Island Assistant Principal

June 21, 2020, 7:05 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

The screed citing racist tropes and the “privilege” of people who receive public assistance triggered calls for the ouster of the New Dorp High School official.

Elections

Primary Day Is Next Week. Here Are Key Contests to Watch in New York City.

June 15, 2020, 11:04 p.m.June 17, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

Dozens of races will be on the ballot in the five boroughs on June 23, including 11 Congressional contests. Just tuning in? Here’s what you need to know

Sea Gate

Sea Gate Homeowners in Uproar Over Payouts Tied to Private Police Force Misconduct

June 10, 2020, 9:28 p.m.June 11, 2020, 9:59 a.m.

Brooklyn residents sue enclave’s association to see records, including those related to alleged civil rights violations by their security force.

Clifford Michel

Staten Island Student Veterans Look to Military Spending Bill for Fairer Housing Aid Deal

Black or Blue? Protest Movements Take Center Stage in Races for NYC’s Swing Seats

Army’s Five-Mile Seawall to Protect Staten Island Hits Another Delay

Staten Island’s Spinning Its Wheels on Stalled $1 Billion Waterfront

Home Developer in Street Fight Over Plans for Former Catholic Retreat on Staten Island

Brooklyn Assembly Hopeful Assails Incumbent as “All Lives Matter” Candidate in Bitter Pre-Primary Video

Racist Facebook Post Allegedly Tied to Staten Island Assistant Principal

Primary Day Is Next Week. Here Are Key Contests to Watch in New York City.

Sea Gate Homeowners in Uproar Over Payouts Tied to Private Police Force Misconduct

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