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Amid talks about role of school safety agents, dozens gather at Graniteville church to discuss concerns
Updated Mar 15, 2021;
Posted Mar 15, 2021
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. More than 40 people gathered in the parking lot of the International Christian Center in Graniteville Monday afternoon to voice concerns amid the ongoing conversation about the role of school safety agents.
“Most people don’t really know what school safety does,” said Harold Wise, a school safety agent for the past 18 years and an organizer of Monday’s event who conducts community outreach on Staten Island. “There are school safety agents like myself that run programs after school and we don’t get paid for it. And when the kids need someone to speak to, they speak to us.”
Public advocate, councilwoman tour North Shore vaccine site
Updated Mar 15, 2021;
Posted Mar 15, 2021
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (left) and City Councilwoman Debi Rose tour the vaccination site at Empire Outlets in St. George Monday, March 15, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. With coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine eligibility set to expand this week and an increasing supply expected, two elected officials toured a Staten Island vaccination site Monday.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and City Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) toured the site at Empire Outlets Monday afternoon as calls continue for more vaccine access on Staten Island.
“I know they want to expand capacity,’ Williams said. “You probably need to get a couple more (sites) in different areas of Staten Island. We obviously have to just open some more sites.”
A text and ‘that’s it’ how a S.I.-based texting service is easing the search for coronavirus vaccination appointments
Updated Mar 09, 2021;
Posted Mar 09, 2021
People wait outside Port Richmond High School ahead of their scheduled coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine appointments Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations are in high-demand, but scheduling a coveted appointment has been difficult for many to make. Between initial technical glitches and limited supply to winter weather that derailed hundreds of potential slots, finding an open availability has demanded a concerted effort.
A Staten Island-based vaccination texting service that alerts borough residents when a large tranche of appointment slots open up on the Island has been making that search a little easier.
NYC high schools reopening: Will coronavirus vaccine sites on campus close?
Updated Mar 08, 2021;
Posted Mar 08, 2021
People wait outside Port Richmond High School ahead of their scheduled coronavirus vaccine appointment Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Staten Island Advance/Paul Liotta)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. New York City high schools will reopen for in-person instruction on Monday, March 22, but several high school buildings across the five boroughs including three Staten Island schools currently serve as coronavirus vaccine sites.
According to the city Department of Education (DOE), all vaccination centers located at high schools will be moved to new locations by the end of April.