Northwell's Global Health initiative partners with Shanti Bhavan school

Northwell's Global Health initiative partners with Shanti Bhavan school

In an effort to alleviate the pain and suffering of the poorest residents of India, a team comprised of 11 Northwell Health physicians, one university professor, and two public health students discussed their preparations for a medical mission to the Shanti Bhavan school, chronicled in Netflix “Daughters of Destiny” documentary.

Smart Left Turn Signals

Smart Left Turn Signals

AT MATTEO’S REQUEST, CITY TO INSTALL SEVEN ADDITIONAL SMART LEFT-TURN SIGNALS AT INTERSECTIONS ACROSS THE DISTRICT

SENATOR LANZA TO HOST ANNUAL SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR

SENATOR LANZA TO HOST ANNUAL SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR

Senator Andrew Lanza and the JCC of Staten Island are sponsoring the annual Special Needs Resource Fair: “What Every Caregiver Should Know” on Friday May 11, 2018 from 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. There will be over sixty exhibitors in addition to panel discussions, roundtables, seminars, and individual meetings with specialists.

Staten Island PrideFest 2018

Staten Island PrideFest 2018

PrideFest 2018 will celebrate the rich diversity of our LGBT and allied community by featuring multiple events over 9 days.

Smarter, Faster, Better

Smarter, Faster, Better

City Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo today announced the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently installed “smart” left-turn signals at four additional Mid-Island intersections, with an additional three dedicated left-turn signals expected to be installed in the next month.

 Castorina Calls for Cops at City Schools

Castorina Calls for Cops at City Schools

More than 1,700 schools, which educate over 1.1 million students, comprise the New York City Public School System. Every day, when parents send their children to school, schools assume the enormous responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of these students.

Winter Break Total Fitness Challenge

Winter Break Total Fitness Challenge

Today, February 22nd, Assemblyman Michael Cusick (D-Mid-Island) hosted a Track and Field Activity Day at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex. The event looked to encourage kids to stay active during the winter school break through physical exercise. Total Fitness Challenge attendees were able to learn and participate in various track and field skills such as techniques for long jumps, hurdles, high jumps, shot put, and relay racing skills. There were 28 children ranging from grades Kindergarten and 8th grade in attendance.