"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Staten Island has seen a full week of headlines, with stories ranging from acts of compassion and public‑service milestones to criminal justice developments, infrastructure concerns and some unmistakably local oddities. Here are 9 Staten Islanders who made news this week: 1. Developers Richard & Lois Nicotra This philanthropic Staten Island couple has made the largest-ever gifts to both of Staten Island's hospitals, Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. Their widespread giving has benefited institutions and families alike, prompting gratitude from the community."
"2. Tax attorney Erika Kellerhals This former Staten Islander who served as Jeffrey Epstein's U.S. Virgin Islands tax attorney, appears in nearly 4,000 documents in the Epstein library on the Justice Department's website. A Staten Island-linked search within the newly released Epstein files also produced hundreds of additional results involving unusual keywords, drawing attention to the depth and reach of the records. Read more >>"
"3. Defense attorney Mark Fonte A man who pled guilty to charges stemming from a three-month drug dealing investigation on Staten Island is portrayed by his defense attorney Mark Fonte as a parent struggling to support his family rather than a high‑level drug trafficker. But he will be sentenced to prison for five years. 4. Deborah Phelps‑Seda Neighbors on a Staten Island block say a powerful odor seeping through drains has made daily living unbearable. Officials are investigating the cause as residents continue reporting headaches and discomfort, but Deborah Phelps‑Seda stepped forward this week to fight for herself and others on the block."
Nine Staten Islanders made headlines across philanthropy, legal developments, criminal cases, environmental complaints and animal rescue. Developers Richard and Lois Nicotra made the largest-ever gifts to Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital, benefiting institutions and families. Tax attorney Erika Kellerhals appears in nearly 4,000 documents in the Jeffrey Epstein library, with Staten Island-linked searches producing hundreds more records. Defense attorney Mark Fonte described a client as a struggling parent in a three-month drug investigation; the client will be sentenced to five years. Deborah Phelps‑Seda led neighbors in reporting a powerful drain odor causing headaches and discomfort. Two nurses intervened to reunite a stolen French bulldog with its owner.
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