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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

Opportunities in Staten Island: State Jobs with Big Paychecks

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,

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Staten Island's Smelly Surprise: Composting Brings Back Bad Memories

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

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

States Take Charge: A New Era in Consumer Finance Regulation

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

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Stitching Up the Future: Why Medical Students Need Better Training

Medical schools often overlook suturing. Students graduate without the skills needed to close wounds neatly. This is a big problem. Many doctors end up doing this work without proper training. They may not know how to make scars look better. Patients can be left with ugly marks. These marks can caus

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Staten Island's Windy and Wet Wednesday

Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

How Medical Students Can Learn Research Through Fun Games

Medical students often find research boring. They prefer learning about patients and treatments. But research is important. It helps them understand how to find and use information. Games can make learning research fun. One way to do this is through educational escape rooms. These rooms are like puz

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

How Often Should We Change Medical Tubes?

Medical tubes are a big deal in hospitals. They help give medicine and take blood. But, they can also cause infections. This is a big problem. It can make people stay in the hospital longer. It can even be life-threatening. A study looked at how often these tubes should be changed. The usual rule i

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

Making Medicine Easy: How One Doctor is Changing the Game

Medical school can be tough, especially when textbooks are packed with complex terms that leave students feeling lost. Dr. Sabrina Meloni noticed this problem early on. She saw that many students, even those already working in the field, struggled with the dense language used in most medical books.

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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Staten Island's November Job Openings: What You Need to Know

Staten Island has some exciting job opportunities in November, with salaries ranging from $55, 537 to $125, 413. These roles span various fields, including healthcare, legal, and research. The state of New York offers diverse careers that impact public life. From education to environmental conserva

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Nov 16 2025HEALTH

Seeing Inside: How Medical Imaging Changed Healthcare

Medical imaging has seen huge changes in the last 25 years. It's not just about looking inside the body. It's about understanding what's happening in there. This tech has changed how doctors work. In the past, doctors had to guess a lot. They used their hands and simple tools. Now, they can see ins

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