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.

silive • October 8, 2026

Longtime TV anchor leaving morning show amid bladder cancer treatment

Longtime Denver television anchor Chris Parente is leaving Channel 2 after seven years as host of the station’s morning show, “Daybreak,” as he continues treatment for bladder cancer.

silive • October 8, 2026

NYPD seeks man for questioning after purse is stolen from vehicle at Staten Island Mall

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a purse theft at the Staten Island Mall.

silive • October 7, 2026

Shots were fired near two Staten Island schools, police say

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect after a confirmed report of shots fired Wednesday evening in Tompkinsville prompted a large emergency response.

silive • October 7, 2026

Coney Island’s iconic Parachute Jump could display marriage proposals under new NYC Parks plan

A business could soon be operating Coney Island’s iconic Parachute Jump — and using the 262-foot tower to display marriage proposals, birthday messages and other personal greetings.

silive • October 7, 2026

New York lands on America’s best big city list in Condé Nast Traveler ranking

New York has once again landed among the country’s top big cities, ranking No. 4 in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.