silive • August 22, 2025

A scary arsenal or historic collection? 4 takeaways from gun case against Staten Island butcher

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Michael Ozga, 42, an Annadale resident and an owner of Hook and Rail Meats in Travis, was arrested Tuesday morning following a joint investigation by the NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force and Homeland Security.

silive • August 21, 2025

NYPD: 14-year-old boy reported missing from Mariners Harbor

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Mariners Harbor.

silive • August 21, 2025

Health concerns sideline country music hall-of-famer from weekend of Oklahoma concerts

Hank Williams, Jr. has postponed a pair of Oklahoma performances this weekend due to health concerns, according to an announcement on his official Instagram account.

silive • August 21, 2025

Heavy metal community mourns death of beloved guitarist at 51

Brent Hinds, co-founder and former lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Mastodon, died Wednesday night in Atlanta following a motorcycle crash. He was 51.

silive • August 21, 2025

NYPD Bomb Squad investigates suspicious device found at Staten Island’s Fort Wadsworth

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A report of a suspicious device found outside Fort Wadsworth’s visitor center and museum prompted an emergency response Thursday.

silive • August 20, 2025

Grammy Award-winning musician trades barbs with White House over Trump’s Oval Office decor

A war of words erupted earlier this week between the White House and musician Jack White over the former White Stripes frontman’s criticism of Donald Trump’s decorating choices, Billboard is reporting.

silive • August 20, 2025

Former guitarist of beloved rock outfit turns down Las Vegas reunion invitation

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has reportedly declined an invitation to participate in the band’s upcoming Las Vegas concert event, criticizing the choice of a smaller venue over Madison Square Garden.

silive • August 20, 2025

Staten Island urgent care is ransacked in scary rampage, clinic director says. Man, 24, is charged

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New Jersey man frantically ran through Circle Urgent Care in Willowbrook, ransacking the place, causing chaos and forcing the medical facility to close for three days, according to police and clinic personnel.

silive • August 19, 2025

New York attorney general to investigate fatal shooting by Staten Island off-duty cop

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Jesse Campbell Friday night in Great Kills following an encounter with two off-duty police officers.

silive • August 18, 2025

Rock legend George Thorogood returns to Staten Island with ‘The Baddest Show on Earth’ this September

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rock legend George Thorogood and The Destroyers are set to bring “The Baddest Show on Earth” to the St. George Theatre on Sept. 14.

silive • August 17, 2025

Staten Island father, 39, mourned following fatal Florida motorcycle crash: ‘He lived to ride’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Erik Carter, 39, a longtime Staten Islander and devoted father of six, died Tuesday while visiting friends in Florida. He was doing what he loved — riding his motorcycle.

silive • August 17, 2025

Legendary rockers ‘can’t tour,’ but guitarist says they might have one last performance left in them

Aerosmith fans hoping for a farewell tour may need to adjust their expectations, although guitarist Joe Perry suggested the band might have one last performance left.

silive • August 14, 2025

Metal legends Megadeth announce final album and farewell tour after 40 years

Metal iconic band Megadeth is preparing to close a chapter in its storied 40-year history, as frontman Dave Mustaine announced Thursday that the band’s next studio album will be the last, Billboard is reporting.

silive • August 14, 2025

Radiohead releases surprise live album spanning 2003-2009 performances

Radiohead has released a new live album which claims to capture the raw energy of its performances from 2003 to 2009.

silive • August 14, 2025

Staten Island DA sponsors fee-waived pet adoption event Saturday

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) announced last month that it will cease some animal intake operations due to overcrowding, while simultaneously organizing special adoption events.

silive • August 14, 2025

Ex-N.J. correction officer gets 50 years in killing of Staten Island dental hygienist and friend

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A former Hudson County, New Jersey, corrections officer was sentenced to 50 years in prison for fatally shooting his girlfriend and her friend in 2021.

silive • August 14, 2025

Surveillance video catches Staten Island ‘Kool-Aid’ fence vandals as homeowner watches in disbelief

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island father watched helplessly from his bedroom window as two teens crashed through his backyard fence in the latest apparent episode of the “Kool-Aid Man Challenge” — a social media trend that’s left homeowners across the borough on edge.

silive • August 13, 2025

Staten Island FDNY member accused of attacking colleague with chair in firehouse

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island firefighter is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a colleague on Aug. 8 at the Rescue 5 firehouse in Concord.

silive • August 13, 2025

Staten Island fitness facility offering free outdoor workout session Sunday

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Still haven’t started on that New Year’s resolution to get in shape? There’s still time before the next round of resolutions.

silive • August 12, 2025

Long sought after debut album by iconic rock duo returns after decades of unavailability

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are set to release their long-unavailable duo album “Buckingham Nicks” for the first time in decades.