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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.
Ali Rose Modica, a healthy 5-year-old from Staten Island, suffered a hypoxic brain injury due to complications from the influenza virus, leading to cardiac arrest. Her parents are now seeking medical professionals specializing in stem cell research to aid in her recovery. They are also raising funds through a GoFundMe campaign to support her therapy and potential treatments. The family hopes to spread awareness and find resources to help Ali regain her motor skills and independence.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis brought charlotte russe cakes from Staten Island's Holtermann's Bakery to Capitol Hill to support the bakery after Whoopi Goldberg accused it of political bias for allegedly refusing her order. Malliotakis demanded an apology from Goldberg, emphasizing the bakery's importance to the community and denying any political discrimination. Goldberg claimed the bakery cited equipment failure but fulfilled a similar order under a different name, sparking controversy.
Staten Islanders are rallying behind Holtermann's Bakery after Whoopi Goldberg claimed the bakery refused her order due to her political beliefs. Goldberg made the allegation on "The View," but bakery owner Jill Holtermann explained the order couldn't be filled due to a broken boiler. Community leaders, including Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, have publicly supported the bakery, emphasizing its longstanding reputation and calling for an apology from those who defamed it.
Whoopi Goldberg has been accused of defamation by Staten Island officials after she implied on "The View" that a local bakery refused to make her birthday desserts due to her political views. Although Goldberg did not name the bakery, viewers identified it as Holtermann’s Bakery.
Whoopi Goldberg accused Holtermann's Bakery in Staten Island of refusing service due to her political views, claiming mechanical issues were an excuse. The bakery denied the allegations, stating they genuinely faced mechanical problems. Community support for the bakery surged, with donations coming in from across the country. Staten Island's borough president demanded an apology from Goldberg, emphasizing that not everyone is politically motivated in their daily actions.
Whoopi Goldberg speculated on "The View" that a Staten Island bakery, Holtermann's, refused her birthday dessert order due to her political views. However, the bakery's owner, Jill Holtermann, clarified that the order couldn't be fulfilled because of a boiler issue, not politics. The bakery, known for its Charlotte Russe dessert, has been inundated with calls following the incident.
Whoopi Goldberg claimed on "The View" that a Staten Island bakery refused to sell her desserts due to her political beliefs. However, the bakery's owner, Jill Holtermann, refuted this, citing equipment issues with their boilers as the reason for initially declining the order. Despite the challenges, the bakery eventually fulfilled the order, and Goldberg shared the desserts with her co-hosts in honor of her mother's favorite treat.