🌱 Have you seen 15-year-old Kalel Cartagena from Port Richmond?
Staten Island, New York Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Staten Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen 15-year-old Kalel Cartagena from Port Richmond?
- What Michael DeCillis’ primary win means for Staten Island’s fall election
- Community remembers 16-year-old Julian Torres after fatal Staten Island crash
Also on today's calendar: Wild Child (The Doors Tribute) at St. George Theater and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
- Friday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. NYPD: 15-year-old boy reported missing on Staten Island (silive.com) — Police are asking Staten Islanders to help find 15-year-old Kalel Cartagena, who was reported missing from his Innis Street home in Port Richmond after leaving around 10:30 a.m. Monday. Anyone with information is urged to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers by phone, online, or via social media, with all tips kept confidential. 
2. DeCillis clears ‘ghost primary.' Now, Congress fight against Staten Island's Malliotakis looms (silive.com) — Staten Island voters now know Michael DeCillis will be the Democratic challenger to Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in November’s NY-11 race, after he won what he called a “ghost primary.” DeCillis, backed by several local Democratic groups, is campaigning on stronger social safety nets, equitable healthcare access, and tax changes he says would better fund public schools and services.
3. ‘He wasn't answering': Teen killed in e-bike crash on Staten Island was blocks from home (silive.com) — A Staten Island family is mourning 16-year-old Julian Torres, who died after an e-bike collision at Castleton and Treadwell avenues, just blocks from his home. Friends and relatives describe the Port Richmond High School student as mature, loyal, and hopeful about joining the Marines, and have launched a fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses.
4. Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Editorial Workers at New York's Schneps Media Launch Union (aflcio.org) — Editorial workers at Schneps Media, including those producing Staten Island Parent, have launched a union drive to seek better pay, benefits and workplace standards. The organizing effort spans multiple New York City hyperlocal outlets and aims to strengthen their ability to deliver reliable neighborhood news.
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STATEN ISLAND - The Uncle Louie Variety Show →
Max's Es-ca, 1559 Richmond Rd, Staten Island
6:00 pm
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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8th Grade Graduation [IS072 (31R072) Rocco Laurie School] [Public
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Knot Tying Workshop →
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Administrative Offices 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Compost Processing Workday →
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Administrative Offices 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Sylvia Center: Online Cooking Demonstration →
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden Administrative Offices 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Wild Child (The Doors Tribute) at St. George Theater →
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island
8:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PTO of TAOTS K - 5 Carnival in the GYM
Academy of Talented Scholars (The) PS 682 The Academy of Talented Scholars, 50 Avenue P, Brooklyn
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I.S. 68 Graduation - Class of 2026
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee Brooklyn, NY 11236
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J-1 Exchange Visitor Orientation (Scholars and Student Interns)
New York University Public Events New York, NY 10003
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New York University Public Events King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center
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Wednesday June 24
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