Education
Utilizing a Strength-based Approach to Teaching Students with Disabilities in Staten Island Schools
A Staten Island special education teacher describes how she utilizes a strength-based approach to teach students with disabilities.
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April In Review
In anticipation of the June 22 primary, last month was very politics-focused for PFT5: A District-49 City Council Candidates Forum, the battle to save the Graniteville Wetlands, and more. Below are our April publications A Last Stand for The Wetlands Written by Jacqueline Caruso On March 24, 2021, a march
Graniteville
A Last Stand for The Wetlands
Between a march and looming litigation to stop construction of a big box store, activists are urgently calling to save Graniteville wetlands
College of Staten Island
A Year Later: How COVID-19 Has Changed Life at CSI
CSI students, like all CUNY students, have been learning virtually since last March, but the pandemic threatens the campus in unique ways.
Council District 49
City Council D-49 Candidates Forum
Join us on Monday April 19, 2021 as we speak with the candidates vying to represent the North Shore in the city council now represented by the term-limited Councilwoman Debi Rose.
Follow the Money
Follow the Money (D-51): Entry 1
The South Shore (City Council District 51) is going to be a one-on-one race to see who will represent the City’s southernmost district.
Muslim Americans
A Coalition of Muslim Staten Islanders Meet with Eric Adams and Other Mayoral Candidates
NYC Mayoral candidates have begun courting a growing demographic of reliably Democrat-leaning Staten Island voters: Muslims. Arabs, in particular, are one of Staten Island’s fastest growing ethnic groups. From 2000-2011, the population increased by 113 percent. The statistic mirrors upward Muslim immigration trends across the nation. US wars and
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March In Review
Join Plea For The Fifth as we celebrate women and genderqueer histories, struggles, and futures. Below are our March publications. The Socialist History of International Women's Day and Why it Must Be Remembered Written by Alia Danilo, Candy Mantilla Uncover the roots of a holiday that was created
Follow the Money
Follow the Money (D-49): Entry 2
It’s been about two months since our last entry, and more money, and new candidates have entered the City Council District 49 race.
LGBTQ+
St. Pat's for Everyone: How LGBTQ+ Staten Islanders are Creating More Inclusivity
The Pride Center of Staten Island's St. Pat's for Everyone event is hoping to break up the exclusive legacy of Forest Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Fascism
Trump is Gone, Fascist Trends are Not (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Sean about fascist flyers on the Island.
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Follow the Money
Follow the Money [D-49]: Entry 1 (Subscriber Bonus)
In an extra for our paid subscribers, our producer speaks to Chad about the first in our Follow the Money series.