Christopher Verga

2 months ago | fireislandnews.com | Christopher Verga |Shoshanna McCollum

Cornelius Vanderbilt was born on Staten Island, and many historical accounts depict his early years as filled with hardship. By the age of 16, with a $100 loan, Cornelius dropped out of school and began building his ferry service. Upon his death in 1877, 66 years after taking that $100 loan, he left a fortune of $100 million to his heirs, which is estimated to be about three billion today. Cornelius exemplified the true rags-to-riches narrative.

2 months ago | danspapers.com | Christopher Verga |Shoshanna McCollum

The New Year is upon us, and now is the time for the ultimate test of the “New Year Resolution.”  The betterment of one’s, inside and out, is one of the centerpieces of all self-accomplishments. An estimated 25 % of all resolutions are based on weight loss or toning up during the five months leading to Memorial Day. The best example of these efforts is the spikes in gym memberships on the second day of January.

2 months ago | counterpunch.org | Christopher Verga

In the shadow of New York City, the biggest and one of the bluesiest cities in America, Nassau and Suffolk Counties have seen a growth of far-right /anti-government groups. These groups designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as anti-government include a Nassau County chapter of the Proud Boys, Loud Majority (active in both Suffolk and Nassau Counties), Tactical Civics Mutual Assistance Group (Nassau County), and Moms for Liberty.

2 months ago | fireislandnews.com | Christopher Verga |Shoshanna McCollum

Inauguration Day has passed, but let’s not forget the Suffragettes’ legacy. “Let every woman, who has once begun to think, examine herself,” Margaret Fuller stated in her 1843 “Women in the Nineteenth Century” pamphlet. Following this statement, Fuller elaborated, “But the intellect, cold, is ever more masculine than feminine; warmed by emotion.” Close Get the Full StoryNews, events, culture and more — delivered to your inbox.

Nov 28, 2024 | fireislandnews.com | Christopher Verga |Shoshanna McCollum

John Hannon was a surfer and a Veteran. Dr. Russell Crawford’s book “The Impact of Ocean Therapy on Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder” (2017) outlines a study on whether the ocean can improve wellness. The conclusion was that veterans’ consistent exposure to ocean-based recreation resulted in a 36% decrease in Posttraumatic Stress symptoms, a 47% decrease in depression, and a 68% increase in self-efficacy.