October 14, 2026

Philadelphia man arrested in connection to antisemitic incident at NYC synagogue: NYPD

A 48-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with an antisemitic incident at a Midtown Manhattan synagogue in July 2025, according to the NYPD.

silive • October 14, 2026

Still in the fight: Joe Bellini’s nearly 30-year Staten Island wrestling journey

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — KA-CLANG!The sound comes first.It’s part crash, part choreography — the unmistakable metallic rattle of a body hitting the mat, a sudden jolt that can make spectators wince.

silive • October 13, 2026

NYPD investigates fatal Staten Island crash involving bicyclist and FDNY ambulance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the fatal collision of an FDNY ambulance and a bicyclist in Graniteville, with the victim’s identity still pending.

silive • October 13, 2026

17-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 14-year-old Malakai Adams: NYPD

A 17-year-old Queens teen was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the Sept. 21 fatal shooting of 14-year-old Malakai Adams, police said.

silive • October 13, 2026

New York City Council to vote on ban of Central Park horse-drawn carriages: Report

The New York City Council is scheduled to vote Oct. 22 on legislation that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, a move that has drawn support from animal rights advocates and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to Gothamist.

silive • October 13, 2026

New ‘Godfather’ novel to revisit epic crime family from a different perspective

A new novel based on “The Godfather” will revisit the Corleone family’s story from a different perspective, shifting the focus from Michael Corleone to his sister, Connie.

silive • October 13, 2026

Bicyclist killed after being hit by FDNY ambulance on Staten Island, police say

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A bicyclist died after being struck by an FDNY ambulance in Graniteville Monday night, according to the NYPD.

silive • October 12, 2026

NYPD seeks individual wanted for questioning in robbery, pepper-spraying store employee

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are seeking the public’s help identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of merchandise from a Charleston business and the pepper-spraying of an employee who confronted them outside.

silive • October 12, 2026

NYC is testing waterborne freight deliveries to cut truck traffic and pollution, with plans for a barge route by 2030

New York City’s plan to shift freight deliveries from trucks to waterways is moving forward, with a pilot boat carrying 800 pounds of produce from the Bronx to Manhattan as officials look to reduce traffic and air pollution, according to Gothamist.

silive • October 12, 2026

New York man wins $1 million state lottery scratch-off prize

A Hudson Valley man has won a $1 million top prize on a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Suffern.

silive • October 12, 2026

‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights advocate dies at 34

Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s acclaimed series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34, according to TMZ.

silive • October 12, 2026

Staten Island DA, DSNY illegal dumping crackdown nets $458K in fines since 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A joint effort by the Staten Island district attorney’s office and the Department of Sanitation has captured 243 illegal dumping incidents and resulted in $458,247 in fines across the borough, officials said.

silive • October 11, 2026

NYC transportation chief backs policies to discourage car ownership, report says

New York City’s transportation commissioner is backing policies that could make driving and parking more expensive to encourage residents to ditch their cars, drawing criticism from a Brooklyn neighborhood group that says the approach overlooks working families who depend on their vehicles.

silive • October 11, 2026

‘SNL’ host apologizes for F-bomb during Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch

Comedian Shane Gillis accidentally used an expletive during a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch in his latest appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” prompting a brief moment of damage control during the live broadcast.

silive • October 11, 2026

Legendary guitar hero receives 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award for music innovation

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, 61, received the 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award during a private ceremony held last week at The Les Paul Recording Studio at Universal Master Recordings in Hollywood.

silive • October 11, 2026

NYC weather: Rain, thunderstorms to start week before cooler weather returns

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rain and thunderstorms are expected soak through the start to the week, followed by sunshine for Columbus Day and a drop in temperatures heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

silive • October 11, 2026

Another NYC manhole incident: 3 men spotted entering sewer, cops say

Three men were seen entering a manhole in the Hamilton Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Manhattan early Sunday, the latest in a series of incidents involving people entering New York City’s sewer system, police said.

silive • October 11, 2026

Long Island man sentenced to ‘decades behind bars’ after brutal attack on girlfriend

A 58-year-old Long Island man was sentenced to 23½ years to life in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, assault and other crimes stemming from violence and threats against his estranged girlfriend in 2024, prosecutors said.

silive • October 11, 2026

New York Lottery: Manhattan store sells $19K TAKE 5 winning lottery ticket

A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $19,299 was sold in Manhattan for the Oct. 9 midday drawing, the New York Lottery announced.

silive • October 11, 2026

New York Lottery: Brooklyn deli sells $34K TAKE 5 winning ticket

A winning ticket worth $34,117 was sold at a Brooklyn deli for the Oct. 9 TAKE 5 Evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced.