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A Holocaust survivor's powerful testimony, captured in an award-winning video, will inspire hundreds at a Long Island remembrance ceremony. The project proves that one person's courage to share their story can echo across generations.
A Staten Island father is leading 15 runners through 80 miles of Arizona desert to fund a cure for the disease affecting his 16-year-old son. JAR of Hope has taken teams around the world to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
The College of Staten Island just opened a cutting-edge Innovation Hub where students, entrepreneurs, and small businesses can learn robotics, AI, and virtual reality skills. The 4,139-square-foot facility in St. George brings tomorrow's technology training to the community today.
A two-year-old Staten Island elementary school celebrated its growth with new specialty rooms, student performances, and a dedicated teacher collaboration space. PS 84's "84 Day" shows what's possible when a community commits to empowering young learners.
After more than a decade of advocacy, the White House has approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who sacrificed his life to save a Polish officer in Afghanistan. The Staten Island hero will receive America's highest military honor for using his body to shield an ally during a 2013 suicide attack.