🌱 How one Wagner researcher is reshaping Staten Island’s health and inequality data
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In today's newsletter:
- How one Wagner researcher is reshaping Staten Island’s health and inequality data
- Why a Staten Island judge warned a murder suspect’s father in court
- How a Staten Island deli confrontation led to a six-year sentence
Also on today's calendar: Breaking The Silence: Together for a Safe & Seen Aging Community Seminar and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 52.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Giacomo Di Pasquale honored by SIEDC for research on inequality and health disparities (wagner.edu) — A Wagner College economist has been named to Staten Island EDC’s 20 Under 40 for his data-driven work on local inequality and health gaps across borough neighborhoods. His BRIDGE Research Lab involves students in mapping disparities, studying food insecurity and access to care, and partnering with Staten Island organizations to inform more equitable local policy. 
2. ‘I can't have that happen again.' Staten Island judge issues warning to dad of murder defendant (silive.com) — A Staten Island Supreme Court judge warned the father of murder defendant Timothy Convery that any further outbursts during court proceedings could lead to contempt charges, as the 2023 Castleton Corners deli killing case moves toward trial. The case centers on a botched robbery tied to black-market cannabis, with a Staten Island-based friend cooperating and a well-liked West Brighton victim leaving behind a young family.
3. Staten Island man gets 6 years for gun threats at deli (silive.com) — A Staten Island man has been sentenced to six years in prison plus post-release supervision after repeatedly threatening a deli worker with a gun and later being arrested with a loaded handgun in his truck. The case, involving incidents on the East Shore and an arrest near Henderson Avenue, drew praise from District Attorney Michael McMahon and local NYPD officers for swift action against illegal firearms.
4. Weekly Wrap: Villanova Announces Top Performers for the Week Ending April 12 (villanova.com) — Staten Island native and Villanova softball catcher Ava Mahnken was recognized as one of the Wildcats’ top performers after belting a key two-run homer against Seton Hall. The weekly wrap also spotlights standout efforts across Villanova’s other spring sports, from tennis and track to rowing and water polo.
5. Monsignor Farrell, Wagner students advance to theater awards (silive.com) — Two Staten Island high schools, Monsignor Farrell and Susan E. Wagner, are sending standout performers to represent the borough at the prestigious Roger Rees Awards in Manhattan on May 17. Local students will compete with peers from across Greater New York, with top winners advancing to the national Jimmy Awards and earning recognition from Broadway professionals.
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Tangled Movie Screening & Singalong
St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island
5:45 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Shinrin-Yoku United presents: Forest Bathing Nature Therapy
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden , 1000 Richmond Terrace , Staten Island
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Family Open Play Class: SAVE THE PLANET: Earth Day and Superhero Play, Ages 0 to 5, Older Big Helper Siblings Welcome — Happy Day Play Family Learning
Jewish Community Center- Bernikow , 1466 Manor Rd , Staten Island
10:30 am -
Perennial Propagation Workshop
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden , 1000 Richmond Terrace , Staten Island
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CSI Center Stage: Leading Ladies – A Broadway Cabaret
College of Staten Island - Building 1P , 2800 Victory Blvd , Staten Island
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Jazz Is Staten Island: An Evening of Jazz Fusion
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden , 1000 Richmond Terrace , Staten Island
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GORDCONSEJOS - JOHANA VELANDIA- STAND UP COMEDY - NEW YORK
Queens Theatre , Flushing Meadows Corona Park , 14 United Nations Ave S , Corona
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Nature’s Workshop: Nature Bathing and Crocheting
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden , 1000 Richmond Terrace , Staten Island
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Breaking The Silence: Together for a Safe & Seen Aging Community Seminar
The Brielle , 140 Friendship Ln
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CASC Solve The Crime, Support The Cause!
The Noble Maritime Collection , 1000 Richmond Ter
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 28
Thursday May 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Total Body Fitness
WBC Tilden Senior Center , 630 Mother Gaston Blvd , Brooklyn
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PS 682 The Academy of Talented Scholars , 50 Avenue P , Brooklyn
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Face Painting in the GYM / CAFETERIA from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
PS 682 The Academy of Talented Scholars , 50 Avenue P , Brooklyn
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Multicultural Celebration and Community School Forum
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee Brooklyn, NY 11236
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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