We asked Staten Islanders: What should stay the same once pandemic ends?
Updated Jan 17, 2021;
All of us had to adjust to living in a scary and unknown reality.
From working from home, remote learning, increasing sanitation, and wearing masks; we took everything day by day.
2020 was a year no one was prepared for.
Despite these difficulties, we all managed to find a silver lining.
We asked different Staten Islanders what they hope does not change once the pandemic ends.
Here were some of their responses.
Stephanie Roche
“I don’t want the push for human rights, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, to end after the pandemic. I want people to keep pushing these politicians to do better for all Americans.” – Stephanie Roche
Over $38,000 distributed to Murfreesboro City School teachers Dec 17, 2020 at 12:12 pm by WGNS
(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation will distribute over $38,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers in 2020. The Foundation asks educators to submit proposals for funding that will help acquire resources for classrooms not ordinarily provided by taxpayer dollars.
“Reading and scoring the grants is one of the most rewarding jobs as a foundation board member,” says David Scott, grant committee chair. “It is remarkable to see how educators are utilizing these grant dollars to enrich the classroom.”
Grants are submitted anonymously and are judged solely on their merit by a committee.
'They've been devastated with previous cup final defeats... it probably helped us not having it in the Aviva' the42.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from the42.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
); It s an honour to lead a special squad of players to the double - ultimate Christmas present after crazy times
Redemption for Peamount’s captain fantastic Áine O’Gorman. By Emma Duffy Sunday 13 Dec 2020, 7:00 AM Dec 13th 2020, 7:00 AM 3,099 Views 0 Comments
Áine O Gorman lifting the silverware.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
A ROLLERCOASTER, AND often forgettable, year, finished on a high.
The smile across Áine O’Gorman’s face after captaining Peamount United to the domestic double in yesterday’s FAI Cup final win over Cork City said it all.
A ruthless 6-0 victory came as redemption for James O’Callaghan’s side after back-to-back decider defeats at the hands of Wexford Youths, and on a personal level, it served as vindication for the 105-times capped Ireland great after a
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Dec 12, 2020 5:40 PM
Peamount United completed the double by blitzing Cork City with six second-half goals in today’s FAI Women’s Cup final at Tallaght Stadium.
Following an evenly contested first half of few chances, Stephanie Roche grabbed an early brace before Áine O’Gorman added a third.
Three goals in the last nine minutes from Karen Duggan and substitutes Becky Watkins and Tiegen Ruddy made the final scoreline harsh on City.
After finishing 14 points off Peamount, the young Rebels went into the final as underdogs against a side chasing their first Cup in a decade and began brightly.