Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Staten Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How a North Carolina build changed these Staten Island students’ outlook

Staten Island, New York Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good 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:

  • How a North Carolina build changed these Staten Island students’ outlook
  • Staten Island Catholic schools outpace city averages on 2026 state tests
  • Where PEU teams showed up to help Staten Islanders this month

Also on today's calendar: Pop The Balloon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘Never take the little things for granted': Staten Island students gain life lessons on Habitat for Humanity service trip (silive.com) — Staten Island’s St. Joseph Hill Academy students spent a week in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, building homes and serving at food and clothing shelters with Habitat for Humanity. The trip gave the girls hands-on construction experience, deeper appreciation for everyday comforts, and a stronger sense of teamwork and service they’ll bring back to their Staten Island community.
   

2. Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Post Strong Results on 2026 State Assessments (thegoodnewsroom.org) — Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York, including those on Staten Island, posted strong 2026 state test scores, with roughly two-thirds of students proficient in ELA and math. Staten Island, Bronx, and Manhattan Catholic students outperformed citywide public-school averages, and educators say they’ll use the data to refine instruction while emphasizing whole-child development.
   

3. PEU in the Streets: September in Action (nyc.gov) — New York City’s Public Engagement Unit spent September canvassing across the boroughs, including three NYCHA developments and local businesses on Staten Island. Teams shared information on tenant protections, Fair Fares, SNAP, and small-business rights, while also coordinating with other city agencies to help at-risk tenants and improve access to vital services.
   

4. Judge orders New York City to restart secondary-home tax rollout (miamiherald.com) — A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City’s finance department to cancel 17,000 pied-à-terre tax notices and issue new, individualized letters, effectively restarting the rollout of the secondary-home surcharge. The decision, coming just before an October 6 deadline, faults the city’s rushed approach and could delay collection of an estimated $500 million a year in new revenue.
   

5. Judge Orders New York City to Scrap Rollout of Mamdani's Tax on Second Homes and Start Over (ntd.com) — A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City to cancel and redo its rollout of a new tax on second homes over $5 million, citing due process problems and flawed notices. The ruling forces the city to scrap a public list of nearly a million property owners, reassess which homes are truly non‑primary residences, and send corrected notices with clear appeal instructions.
   

📸 Around Staten Island

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Staten Island

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday September 30
  • Cigar Night →
    Osteria Santina Restaurant, 502 Jewett Avenue, Staten Island
    7:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Staten Island Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Staten Island PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning.
    Reached out to Tony Carr. I had read so many positive reviews about him. I needed a new Ring doorbell installed. He was wonderful. Once doorbell… (Nextdoor Arrochar (Roosevelet Boardwalk))
  • Good morning I hope you all slept well as you can see is national coffee day.
    How do you like your coffee as for me? I like my coffee with just a coffee and some creamer and I like it to be stir with a stir foam I think that’s… (Nextdoor Westerleigh (Northerleigh Park))
  • Richmond University Medical Center posted a job opening for Admit. Clerical in Staten Island. Apply here.

Ok Staten Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Staten Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Staten Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.