Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh
Offshore wind farms are a big deal in the fight against climate change. They offer a clean way to generate electricity, reducing the need for fossil fuels. Brazil, with its vast coastline, has a lot of potential in this area. But setting up these wind farms isn't easy. The seafloor is a complex plac
State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T
States are taking charge of employment laws, creating a mix of rules that can be confusing for businesses. From AI in hiring to menopause protections, here's what's changing. AI is a hot topic. Some states are making rules to stop AI from being biased in hiring. Illinois has a new law about this, a
Staten Island is bracing for a sudden temperature drop, all thanks to a cold front sweeping in from the Great Lakes. Earlier in the week, weather models hinted at a potential coastal storm, but those predictions have faded. Instead, a cold front is taking center stage, bringing snow and a significan
Ohio is sitting on a goldmine of natural gas and oil. The state has the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, which are huge. In fact, Ohio is now the biggest oil producer east of the Mississippi River. It produces about 13 times more natural gas than it did a decade ago. But there's a problem. The
Ohio has a big problem with unpaid campaign fines. The state is owed around $100 million from people and groups who broke campaign finance rules. Now, the Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is serious about collecting this money. LaRose recently made this issue a top priority. He spoke about it at t
Offshore wind projects are booming, but at what cost to marine life? A group called Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) thinks these projects are causing more harm to whales and dolphins than anyone realizes. They say the loud noises from building and running wind farms can mess up these animals' hear
Staten Island is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heads-up: dense fog and light rain are on the way Tuesday night. Temperatures will hover above freezing, staying in the upper 30s to lower 40s. This isn't just any fog—it's expected to get thick, red
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
