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Gothamist
Published 5 hours agoNYC Council releases 'downtown' Staten Island plan, with a dash of Jersey envy
Renderings included in the "North Shore NYC" plan show a pair of 14-story apartment complexes on Bay Street, near the waterfront. Councilmember Kamillah Hanks’ plan to rezone large sections of the North Shore draws inspiration from nearby New Jersey. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 24Early Addition: The hot NYC reality show where nothing too dramatic happens
Because the cast of "Next Gen NYC" seems to have come here to make friends, here are your early links: Ballot question primer, saving the turtles on Staten Island, too much chard and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 17Staten Island dominates NYC’s high school bowling scene. We witnessed why.
The after-school scene at Rab's Country Lanes is serious. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 16Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Celebrate with family-friendly events honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across New York City! Click on your region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Bronx…
Gothamist
Published September 10Man dies in Staten Island waterfront explosion months after deadly blast
Fire trucks respond to a deadly explosion at a Staten Island shipyard on May 22, 2026, near the site of Thursday’s separate explosion. Two firefighters were injured in the blast, which came less than four months after a separate deadly explosion nearby. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 07On Labor Day, Mamdani Debuts ‘Worker Power’ Office to Support Union Organizing
Workers without unions will soon be able to leverage the resources of City Hall to help organize and have a voice on the job. On Labor Day, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new executive order to create the new Office of Worker Power, which will help workers connect with union…
Long Island Press
Published September 06Tunnel to Towers carries 9/11 legacy into 25th anniversary
As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is working to ensure the sacrifices of those who died that day — and those who continued to serve in its aftermath — remain part of the next generation’s…
Brooklyn Paper
Published September 04As whale sightings surge off NYC coast, Hochul signs whale safety law
Whales have made a remarkable comeback off New York City’s coastline. In July, Staten Island-based nonprofit Gotham Whale documented the 500th individual humpback whale in the waters surrounding New York City, marking a significant milestone in whale sightings for the region.…
Gothamist
Published September 01Pete Davidson, Colin Jost to host free comedy show on their Staten Island Ferry
The new ferry will be a Staten Island Ferry but it won't use actual Staten Island Ferries The decommissioned vessel will turn into the Snapple Island Ferry on Sept. 17. [ more › ]