STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Experts on Staten Island and nationwide are warning that drug traffickers are mixing potentially lethal fentanyl with veterinary sedatives — including one powerful enough to immobilize elephants. Illicit fentanyl, an opioid that, by itself, is 50 to 100 times stronger than heroin, remains a factor in the majority of accidental drug overdoses on Staten Island, in …
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — James Collins, a 29-year-old hospital administrator from Travis, couldn’t understand what was causing his chronic fatigue. “Even just sitting down on the couch was a no-go,” he said. “I would fall right asleep.” Concerned his snoring might be a clue, his wife, Bianca, used her cellphone to record episodes of James “gasping for air” while napping …
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tens of millions of dollars attained for the Arthur Kill Terminal has been axed under the direction of President Donald Trump. Arthur Kill Terminal, which has been in the planning stages for over five years, is meant to function as a specialized port at the foot of the Outerbridge Crossing where offshore wind turbines and towers …
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A handful of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported on Staten Island so far this summer, and medical experts are advising vigilance. The disease is highly contagious, and the symptoms, including fever, painful mouth sores, sore throat and skin rash, are unpleasant and painful. It spreads quickly at schools and day care …
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been detected across New York City, with Staten Island accounting for the majority of recent cases, according to data from the New York City Health Department. Of the 141 positive mosquito results citywide in 2025, approximately 47% or 66 came from Staten Island, according to the 2025 positive results …
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