Staten Island News and Politics w/Ed Miller

3/20/2022 - Boosters Waived For Health Workers, High Energy Prices, and South Shore Commons Sold

Ed talks about health care workers no longer needing Covid boosters, Con Ed prices rising, and a popular shopping plaza getting new owners. Plus, and editorial lamenting MLB’s problems, and the passing of a pizza legend.

3/19/2022 - Anti-harassment Laws in Albany, Congresswoman Brings Home Funding, and Congestion Pricing Coming.

Ed talks about Governor Hochul passing laws to make harassment more difficult, more funding secured from Congress to help Staten Island projects, and congestion pricing coming by the end of 2023. Plus, an editorial calling on Mayor Adams to help our local MLB teams, and a new traffic light on Victory Blvd. draws criticism.

3/18/2022 Nursing Home Deaths Undercounted, Pride Center Keeps Up the Fight, and Transit Workers Getting Pandemic Recognition.

Ed talks about a report detailing an undercount in the number of nursing home deaths, the Pride Center considers its next move on the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and the MTA honors transit workers hard work during the pandemic. Plus, an editorial focused on Daylight Saving Time and a productive Congress, and glamping coming to Ford Wadsworth.

3/17/2022 - Plainclothes NYPD to return, Weed Licenses for Former Offenders, Homeless Attacked Arrested.

Ed talks about the NYPD bringing back plainclothes anti-gun units, prior marijuana offenders given priority under new business rules, and homeless attacker arrested. Plus, an editorial attacking bail reform, and a brand new home for the new York Public Library.

3/16/2022 - Hochul to Protect Wetlands, Congress Candidates Net Endorsements, and Summit on Tobacco Use.

Ed talks about Governor Hochul working on protecting wetlands, candidates for Congress getting party endorsements, and students and advocates meet with politicians to discuss tobacco use. Plus, an editorial against Vladimir Putin, and Readers are Leaders kicks off its 26th year.