Paul Liotta

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nearly 5,000 more kids will have the chance for free swim lesson thanks to a $5.5 million investment Mayor Eric Adams highlighted Thursday. The investment will go towards the Parks Department’s “Swim for Life” program’s public school efforts focused on second graders across the five boroughs, but will also be available at other city schools. It will now reach an additional 4,800 students thanks to the funds Adams announced at his 2025 State of the City.

1 week ago | silive.com | Paul Liotta

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A weekly paycheck worth thousands of dollars would be a big win for most New Yorkers, and the state’s lottery system offers just that. Top prizes for three “for life” games range in value from $1,000 a week for life to $10,000 a week for life, and all three games have top prizes still in circulation. The games have guaranteed minimum payouts ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Here’s a bit about each game using New York Lottery data from Friday, May 30.

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BAY RIDGE — One mayoral candidate spent their Wednesday night hurling shots at Staten Island’s congressional representative over a recent vote that he claims will harm thousands of her most vulnerable constituents. City Comptroller Brad Lander, one of nearly a dozen candidates set to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for mayor in June, held the town hall event at Brooklyn’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to rail against Washington Republicans’ tax bill and Rep.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Campaign Finance Board admitted Wednesday that it erred when it failed to include a South Shore Republican lawmaker in a voter guide mailed to households across the city. The agency reached its decision after Councilmember Frank Morano took to Facebook to voice concerns that he had been left out the voter guide for his primary race against John Buthorn and Griffin Fossella despite having submitted the required documentation.

1 week ago | silive.com | Paul Liotta

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A member of the crowded mayoral field says his New York City story would make him the best leader for the five boroughs, including Staten Island. In a Friday interview with the Advance/SILive.com, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a 38-year-old Democrat representing Brooklyn in the State Legislature, said he would want to be a mayor for all five boroughs if elected.