Mrs. Maria Shelton MD+FollowStaten Island mourns loss of beloved childA heartbreaking tragedy has shaken Staten Island: six-year-old Thomas Sanchez, a non-verbal child with autism, wandered from his Stapleton home and drowned in a nearby body of water. Thomas, who just turned six and loved water, brought so much joy to his family and community. His story highlights the urgent need for better safety measures and support for families with autistic children. How can our community come together to prevent such losses and protect our most vulnerable? Let’s talk about what real change could look like. #Relationships #StatenIsland #AutismAwareness00Share
mary01+FollowStaten Island’s Sonic Drive-In closes—what’s next?Sonic Drive-In on Staten Island’s South Shore just shut its doors overnight, leaving regulars shocked and hungry for answers. The windows are papered up, and the once-busy lot is now empty. Locals are already debating whether competition from classic burger joints made it tough for Sonic to keep up. Some are bummed, others say they won’t miss it, but everyone’s got an opinion. The good news? The closure might only be temporary, though there’s no word yet on when (or if) Sonic will reopen. How do you feel about losing this spot? Would you welcome it back? #Food #StatenIsland #SonicDriveIn00Share
johnsonjonathan+FollowStaten Island principal scandal rocks local schoolsA Staten Island principal is at the center of a major scandal after his wife exposed his affair with a younger teacher—who he allegedly helped secure tenure. The fallout? Two marriages ended, and the principal was removed from his school, but he’s still on the city payroll and might even get reassigned. Parents are outraged, questioning how someone with such lapses in judgment could be trusted to lead another school. This situation has sparked heated debates about accountability and ethics in our education system. How do you feel about leaders facing serious allegations staying in positions of authority? #Relationships #StatenIsland #NYCschools21Share
William Bray+FollowSomeone Hit the Take 5 Jackpot!Can you believe someone just snagged over $6K with a Take 5 ticket bought right here on Staten Island? Two more lucky folks in Queens also cashed in on the same prize! The winning numbers were 9, 11, 20, 27, and 34. Makes you want to grab a ticket, right? Odds are wild (1 in 575,757!), but hey, someone’s gotta win! #News #LotteryWin #StatenIsland00Share
