Staten Island

Build It Back Subcontractors Say They’re Still Stiffed a Decade After Sandy

Nov. 4, 2022, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 4, 2022, 2:01 a.m.

Millions are still in dispute between builders and the city’s construction agency, after federal funds to fix homes dried up.

Staten Island

While Rep. Malliotakis Attacks Asylum Seekers, Her Own Constituents Are Giving Them Aid. Notably MIA: Her Opponent, Max Rose

Oct. 26, 2022, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 25, 2022, 9:43 p.m.

In defiance of how the issue has been politicized, Staten Islanders have launched relief efforts to provide immigrants clothes, school supplies and job training.

Work

Staten Island Ferry Engineers Entitled to Big Salary Boost, Judge Rules

Aug. 24, 2022, 5:37 p.m.Aug. 24, 2022, 11:25 p.m.

In a victory for the system’s marine engineers, a judge finds these Staten Island Ferry workers are entitled to wages on par with the private sector.

Redistricting

Your City Council District Is Changing Next Year. Here’s How to Weigh In

Aug. 18, 2022, 2:43 p.m.Aug. 18, 2022, 2:43 p.m.

The commission charged with drawing new political boundaries for New York City’s legislative body will take input from the public through the end of August.

Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island Ferry Workers and City Hall Agree to Mediate Contract Dispute

Aug. 15, 2022, 4:50 p.m.Aug. 15, 2022, 4:53 p.m.

A resolution to the 12-year stalemate that has left workers without raises since 2010 could be in sight.

Labor

How a Contract Eluded Staten Island Ferry Workers for Nearly 12 Years

Aug. 5, 2022, 10:27 p.m.Aug. 5, 2022, 10:27 p.m.

THE CITY obtained a copy of a labor agreement that would give crews a long-due raise — but City Hall has not signed, despite months of urgings from Staten Island officials that preceded service disruptions.

Staten Island Ferry

Adams Blames Idle Workers for Grounding Staten Island Ferry. They Beg To Differ.

Aug. 3, 2022, 6:31 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Ferry crew have worked under an expired union contract for an “unprecedented” 11 years and say that low pay and morale have left them without enough staff to keep the lifeline between Manhattan and Staten Island afloat.