Staten Island is in for a chilly ride this week. The weather folks are warning about black ice on the roads early Wednesday. This is because the roads are still wet from Tuesday's rain, and the temperature is just above freezing. It's a slippery situation, so drivers need to be extra careful. The w
Colorado has faced a tough time recently. Wildfires and floods have caused a lot of damage. The state's governor, Jared Polis, thinks the federal government is not helping enough. He believes President Trump is playing politics with disaster aid. Polis said that people in Colorado need help. He urg
Colorado is facing another tough year when it comes to money. Lawmakers are getting ready for a tough time, as the state's income is expected to drop. This means they will have to cut spending by a lot, around $850 million. They already cut $1. 2 billion this year and another $783 million over the s
Colorado's weather is set to take a wild turn on Wednesday. The state is bracing for a mix of strong winds, high fire danger, and even some snow. This isn't your typical mid-December weather. It's more like a rollercoaster ride of conditions. First off, winds are going to be a big problem. They're
Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction
Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500, 000 to 52, 000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid. The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect
Staten Island is buzzing with new job openings in December, offering a mix of roles that cater to different skill levels and education backgrounds. These positions, ranging from addictions counseling to construction field work, come with competitive salaries, from $35. 54 per hour to a whopping $80,
Staten Island has a long history with garbage. The Fresh Kills landfill was once the city's dumping ground. It was a huge problem for the people living there. The landfill was supposed to close after a few years. But it stayed open for over 50 years. The smell was terrible. It made life miserable fo
States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l
Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the
