Technology NYC Blizzard: Staten Island Schools See 70% Absentee Rate, Mayor Faces Backlash by Anika Shah - Technology February 28, 2026 by Anika Shah - Technology February 28, 2026 Staten Island School Closures and Secession Calls Follow Blizzard, Sparking Borough Autonomy Debate A recent blizzard that dumped nearly 30 inches of snow in parts of Staten Island led to … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail