John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, visited Staten Island to name-check its economic headaches—inflation, the AI juggernaut’s reshaping of jobs, and assorted local woes—while cheerfully assuring us that policy levers re…
Thunderstorms threaten to crash Staten Island’s warm spell, with forecasters warning that Tuesday evening could bring wind gusts topping 40 mph—proof that spring still enjoys the odd surprise. Another bout of storms is expected Wednesday, suggesting umbrellas will remain in vogue for the well-prepared, and that predictable weather remains as elusive as affordable Manhattan real estate.
Easter Sunday and Good Friday in 2026 promise the annual Staten Island ritual: ferries trim their timetables, government offices nap, and supermarkets weigh the spirit of capitalism against holiday cheer. Sanitation crews (no eggs to collect, just garbage) stay home, while big-box retailers split the difference—some swing open, others shut tight. Transit runs “holiday schedules,” which, as ever, means fewer trains and more existential waiting on cold platforms.
