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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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Apr 21 2026WEATHER

Cold Weather and Pollen Alert for Staten Island

Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight

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Apr 20 2026WEATHER

Spring Weather Switch: Rain, Wind, and Allergies Hit Staten Island

Staten Island is about to face a spring mood swing this week. After a taste of warm 80-degree days last week, the upcoming forecast is bringing it back to typical spring unpredictability. Rain showers are expected to roll in starting Sunday, kicking off a stretch of days that feel more like April th

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

What’s Next for Staten Island’s Weather?

Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

A Close Shave and a Senior Send-Off: Staten Island's Hoops Highlights

Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Indiana's Big Win: Key Moments Against Purdue

Indiana University's basketball team made a big splash on Tuesday night. They beat Purdue, a ranked team, at home. This win is a big deal because it's their first against a top team since Darian DeVries took over as coach. Nick Dorn was a standout player. He started the game because Tayton Conerway

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Gautam Gambhir: India's Coach Under Fire and Fan Fury

Indian cricket fans are not happy. They are upset with the team's recent losses. The fans blame head coach Gautam Gambhir. They say he makes odd team choices. For example, he keeps Shubman Gill in every game. Even when Gill is not playing well. He also picks Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for a

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

From Rags to Riches: Indiana's Football Triumph and What It Teaches Us

Indiana University's football team has done something amazing. They went from being the team with the most losses to winning the national championship. This happened in just two years under coach Curt Cignetti. They even beat some of the top teams in the country. How did they do it? Let's break it d

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Jan 26 2026WEATHER

Staten Island Braces for Flooding After Snowfall

Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to

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