Category: New York City
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Zohran Mamdani Progressive Surge: Staten Island Bucks New York City Trend in Historic 2025 Win
Young voters and social media fuel Astoria Assemblyman’s victory over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, exposing deep borough divides and generational shifts Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the 2025 New York City mayoral election marked an ideological shift in the city’s political landscape, mostly fueled by generational differences, putting a spotlight on the “forgotten borough,”…
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Business Solutions Workshop Empowers Aspiring Staten Island, NYC Entrepreneurs
Led by Dr. Janet Leslie and Jillian Baldassarre, the event at the St. George Library guided attendees through the first steps of launching a business in New York City. Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners gathered Monday afternoon, October 20, 2025 at the St. George Library in Staten Island for a workshop hosted by NYC Business…
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Hugo Sanchez Turns Adversity into Hispanic Ingenuity, Innovation with Moti Chat
Brooklyn entrepreneur built tech platform connecting clients and creators through real-time video and payment after years of personal struggle and resiliency Hugo Sanchez on the surface sounds like many, a story that begins in Puerto Rico and unfolds across Brooklyn, but the interesting part introduces itself and is proving to have staying power where his…
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College of Staten Island Student with Cerebral Palsy Inspires Through Resilience and Action
Jacky Zhao advocates beyond physical limitations with commute, involvement on campus and open communication about being born with the neurological disorder At the College of Staten Island (CSI), 30-year-old commuter student, senior Jacky Zhao, represents determination, advocacy, and perseverance. Born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, coordination, and muscle…
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Emmanuel Esperance Jr. Champions CSI’s Top Value in Education
Veteran Admissions Officer at The College of Staten Island highlights inclusive approach to student success The College of Staten Island continues to earn national recognition for its exceptional value and commitment to student success – accomplishments that admissions officer Emmanuel Esperance Jr. has personally witnessed firsthand. Esperance Jr., who has dedicated over 25 years to…
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The College of Staten Island Earns National Recognition for Value and Student Success
National rankings highlight CSI’s affordability, diverse academic programs and commitment to social mobility This week, I sat down with David Pizzuto, Associate Director of Communications at the College of Staten Island (CSI). The discussion is centered around the college’s growing national recognition and its ongoing commitment to student success. CSI has recently been featured in…
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The 99th Feast of San Gennaro Lights Up Little Italy
New York City’s iconic Italian-American festival runs September 11–21, honoring tradition with food, music, and cultural celebrations. The 99th annual Feast of San Gennaro returned to New York City, taking over the neighborhood of Little Italy for 11 days, from Thursday, September 11, 2025, through Sunday, September 21. The origin of the feast dates back…
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