Jillian Delaney, Staten Island Advance Journalist Profile

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Medicaid cuts in Trump’s bill could devastate Staten Island hospital, staff warn

3 days ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than 40 people gathered in the blazing heat outside of Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton to protest proposed cuts to Medicaid that are being weighed by the Senate. Nurses, medical assistants, clerks, and other hospital staff joined the healthcare union (1199SEIU) members while displaying colorful signs — handmade and printed — to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
NYC Primary Election 2025: What to know about this year’s mayor’s race

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

Quick Look-Current -Mostly SunnyTonightLow -Mostly SunnyTomorrowHigh -Mostly SunnyPolling booths are set up at Our Lady Help of Christians in Tottenville for Primary Day 2021. Today, voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots for state senate and congressional races. Staten Island Advance fileSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City is seeking its new mayor, public advocate, and city comptroller.
Trump brothers announces Trump-branded cellphone, mobile service

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

The Trump Organization announced Trump Mobile Monday morning, a new breed of mobile phone service, paired with a Trump-branded cellphone. Headed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, the brothers revealed the new division of the company via a written statement. “I’m incredibly excited to step into this new digital space, hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on.
Mayor Adams talks NYC’s No Kings Day protests, takes shot at Cuomo during interview

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took aim at former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during an interview with NY1 after No Kings Day protests Saturday.
Marvel actor joins thousands of protesters during NYC’s No Kings Day

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

One of Marvel Studios’ biggest actors took to the streets of New York City Saturday alongside thousands of protesters during No Kings Day. “Hulk” actor Mark Ruffalo was interviewed on the street by MSNBC Saturday while participating in the nationwide protest, meant to serve as a challenge to President Donald Trump’s actions. “…we see our democracy is in real trouble.
Two ‘very sweet’ dogs found outside of Tottenville High School

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two dogs were found outside of Tottenville High School by concerned Staten Islanders on Father’s Day weekend. Eric Petrov and his friend were parked outside of the school around 3 a.m. Sunday morning when the two pups “popped [up] out of nowhere,” Petrov said. Without any collar tags or other identification, Petrov brought the pair of pups home with the leashes he found attached to them. “Both of them were very sweet and in healthy condition, just a little dirty,” Petrov said.
Teacher’s union to remain neutral in NYC mayoral race: Report

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

The United Federation of Teachers elected not to endorse any mayoral candidate Friday, after unanimity could not be reached amongst its members.
NYC Weather: Weather whiplash this week with sun, storms, sticky heat

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Yet another week of turbulent weather is heading towards New York City. The weekend will wrap up on a wet note once again with a high of just 65 degrees as “areas of drizzle” will comb through the area in the afternoon, AccuWeather’s website detailed. Don’t expect the sun Sunday — or Monday. Monday will be cloudy and drizzle-y throughout the day, narrowly avoiding 70 degrees.
N.Y. Lotto: 2 winners in NYC win big prize money with winning tickets

1 week ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

Two lucky lotto winners are bringing home thousands of dollars after scoring top prize TAKE 5 tickets Saturday. One winner picked their $16,518 ticket up at Shahbaz Deli in Jackson Heights, Queens, which can be found at 7403 37th Ave., while the other player got their $16,518 winning ticket at Manhattan’s 561 Straight Deli Grocery Inc at 561 Lenox Ave. Talk about brightening up a dreary weather weekend. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39.
NYC Primary 2025: Early voting begins Saturday; here’s what to know

2 weeks ago | silive.com | Jillian Delaney

Voting stickers and pens on Election Day at the voting site in PS 36 in Annadale. (Advance/SILive.com | Annalise Knudson) Annalise Knudson