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A deadly explosion at a Staten Island shipyard killed a civilian and injured more than 30 firefighters, with investigators working to determine the cause.
A major explosion at a Staten Island shipyard left at least 16 people injured, including three seriously hurt (two firefighters and one non-firefighter). Firefighters were responding to workers trapped in a confined space when the blast occurred; victims were transported to local hospitals, and the cause is under investigation.
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard left one civilian dead and more than 30 people injured, most of them FDNY firefighters; the blaze was contained by about 7:20 p.m. and authorities are investigating the cause.
A fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said.
Pete Davidson closed on the sale of his Staten Island condo for $800,000—a $400,000 loss from the price he paid in 2020—one day before reports surfaced that he and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt may have split. Insiders say he’s selling properties to raise funds as they focus on co-parenting their baby daughter, Scottie, while his North Salem home remains on the market with further price reductions.
Pete Davidson reportedly sold his Staten Island condo for about a $400,000 loss, just a day before reports surfaced about his split with Elsie Hewitt, underscoring continued volatility in his real-estate moves amid celebrity headlines.
A Manhattan judge ruled Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’s Staten Island district unconstitutional for diluting minority votes and ordered a new congressional map to be drawn by Feb. 6, a decision likely to be appealed and potentially reshaping New York’s House battleground this year by altering who could run and how the primaries unfold.
Staten Island is experiencing a severe 'super flu' outbreak caused by the H3N2 strain of Influenza A, with hospitalizations rising despite a decrease in reported cases, and the overall flu activity remains high across New York and the U.S., posing significant health risks especially to children.
Staten Island's innovative 'hotspotting' program, which uses data, AI, and peer outreach, has contributed to a significant decline in overdose deaths on the borough, marking a potential shift in addressing the overdose crisis through targeted, proactive care and community engagement.
A Staten Island Republican chief of staff was fired after leaked texts revealed racist, homophobic, misogynistic, and antisemitic comments, including praise for Hitler, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
The Trump administration withdrew $48 million in federal funding for the Arthur Kill Terminal project on Staten Island, a plan aimed at supporting offshore wind development, citing a shift away from green energy initiatives. Local officials, including Staten Island's Borough President Fossella, expressed skepticism and concern over the project's future, while some efforts to support the project, like those from Rep. Malliotakis, have been halted by the funding cut.
Medical experts on Staten Island warn parents about the highly contagious hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is spreading among children this summer. The disease causes painful symptoms like mouth sores, rash, and fever, and spreads easily through droplets, surfaces, and feces. Preventative measures such as handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping sick children home are recommended, especially as cases are reportedly increasing in the region.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in multiple Staten Island ZIP codes, with the majority of the 2025 positive cases in NYC reported from Staten Island. No human cases have been reported yet, but health officials warn residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and reduce breeding sites.
Con Edison has reduced voltage for 20 Staten Island communities and asked others to conserve power due to equipment issues, amid a power outage affecting over 7,000 customers during extreme heat.
A heat wave caused power outages affecting over 12,000 customers in Queens, Staten Island, and other boroughs, with restoration expected by late evening. Con Edison has implemented voltage reductions and energy conservation measures, urging residents to limit energy use amid extreme temperatures reaching near 100 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 110 degrees. Cooling centers are open across New York City to help residents cope with the heat.