silive • November 4, 2026

Former NYC Republican mayoral candidate calls for end to MAGA after midterm losses

Curtis Sliwa, who ran as the Republican candidate for New York City mayor against Zohran Mamdani in 2025, is now calling for an end to the MAGA movement following Democrats’ sweeping victories in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

silive • November 4, 2026

N.Y. Times and major publishers sue Brave browser over alleged AI copyright violations

The New York Times and three other publications have filed lawsuits against the company behind the Brave web browser, accusing it of illegally scraping copyrighted content to train artificial intelligence models and allowing users to bypass their paywalls.

silive • November 3, 2026

Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field hangars to reopen with $10M state investment, report says

Gov. Kathy Hochul has committed $10 million to help reopen two historic hangars at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field, launching the first phase of a redevelopment plan to turn the long-shuttered buildings into a public space.

silive • November 3, 2026

Murder charges for women in Georgia after boy, 4, is found dead in closet

A 4-year-old Georgia boy suffered fatal injuries in what authorities described as a pattern of physical abuse. Two women have been charged with murder in connection with his death.

silive • October 29, 2026

Staten Island pizza pro puts pricy Madison Square Garden slice to the test

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A slice of pizza at Madison Square Garden will set you back $17. No, seriously, that’s really what it costs.

silive • October 29, 2026

Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard and Professor X actor, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died at 86.

silive • October 28, 2026

NYPD: Individual sought in connection to commercial burglary on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a commercial burglary on Staten Island.

silive • October 28, 2026

Wagner, SI district attorney renew 9-year effort to help sexual assault survivors

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College has renewed its partnership with the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office for the ninth consecutive year, reaffirming a commitment to connecting sexual assault survivors with legal, medical and support services.

silive • October 28, 2026

WWE creative executive plans to leave full-time role after WrestleMania 43, report says

Brother Love could be preparing to deliver his final sermon behind the scenes at WWE.Bruce Prichard is reportedly expected to step away from his full-time role after WrestleMania 43 in 2027, potentially remaining with the company as a consultant.

silive • October 28, 2026

After nearly 40 years, NBA broadcaster to step back from TV role after this season

Ernie Johnson will step down as host of “Inside the NBA” after the 2026-27 NBA season, ending a run of nearly four decades with the basketball studio show, according to Yahoo Sports.

silive • October 28, 2026

Man charged after graffiti sprayed over names at NYC’s 9/11 Memorial

A man was arrested Monday evening after allegedly spray-painting a message over engraved names at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan.

silive • October 28, 2026

Family sues OpenAI after Seattle woman dies following medication taper

The family of a 31-year-old woman who died from complications related to epilepsy is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her to reduce a critical medication without medical supervision.

silive • October 28, 2026

NYPD seeks man accused of defrauding Staten Island woman of $310K

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted in connection with a grand larceny in which an elderly woman was defrauded of approximately $310,000, police said.

silive • October 27, 2026

Former NYPD detective indicted for murder in George Washington Bridge shooting death

A former NYPD detective accused of fatally shooting a driver during an alleged road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is facing a second-degree murder charge after a grand jury indictment.

silive • October 27, 2026

Upper East Side restaurant to serve final meal after 42 years

Mezzaluna, a longtime restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, will serve its final meal Sunday, as rising business costs and a costly renovation led its owner to forgo a new lease, ABC7 reported.

silive • October 27, 2026

Brooklyn man sentenced to decades in prison for soliciting sexually explicit images from minors

Joseph Grunwald will spend three decades in federal prison for crimes involving two minor boys, including soliciting sexually explicit images and receiving child sexual abuse material, federal prosecutors said.

silive • October 27, 2026

Staten Island cleanup targets litter, graffiti and illegal signs on South Shore

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Get that junk out of here. Around 70 volunteers joined the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office and community partners Saturday for a cleanup along Staten Island’s South Shore, removing graffiti, litter and illegal signs from Page Avenue to the Conference House.

silive • October 27, 2026

WWE Crown Jewel cancellation in Saudi Arabia could mean lengthy delay, report says

WWE has not canceled its Crown Jewel 2026 event in Saudi Arabia, but a report suggests the company could postpone the show to a much later date if it is forced to cancel the upcoming show, according to eWrestlingNews.

silive • October 27, 2026

PATH train director to retire after nearly 4 decades with Port Authority

After more than 37 years with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Clarelle DeGraffe, director and general manager of the PATH rail system, will retire at the end of 2026, the agency announced.

silive • October 26, 2026

NYPD seeks suspect in rape of 39-year-old woman in Central Park

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a rape involving a knife in Central Park.