silive • October 4, 2026

Staten Island’s Punk Rock Mini Golf brings music, art and a tribute to local performer Andy Mac (46 photos)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sunday’s rain may have soaked the grounds, but it didn’t stop the music and moshing at Maker Park Radio’s Punk Rock Mini Golf.

silive • October 4, 2026

Russian lab worker dies after suspected dangerous infection at Siberian anti-plague institute

Russian authorities are investigating a suspected laboratory accident in Siberia after a worker at an anti-plague research institute died from pneumonia of unknown cause, CNN reported.

silive • October 4, 2026

NYC musician found fatally stabbed in apartment after fiancee spent 3 days searching for him

A Bronx musician was found fatally stabbed inside his apartment Thursday. His fiancée had spent several days trying to locate him before calling 911 for a welfare check, according to the Daily News, citing police sources.

silive • October 4, 2026

NYC subway conductor unsure if he followed safety protocol before man was killed, report says

A subway conductor involved in the death of a 57-year-old man in Brooklyn told MTA investigators he was unsure whether he followed required safety procedures before the train left the station, according to Gothamist.

silive • October 2, 2026

Longtime Boston news anchor to retire after nearly 4 decades covering major news

Anthony Everett, a longtime anchor and reporter at Boston ABC affiliate WCVB-TV, will retire at the end of 2026 after 38 years with the station, according to The Patriot Ledger.

silive • October 1, 2026

Staten Island DA, CSI renew college sexual assault initiative for 9th year

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and College of Staten Island President Timothy Lynch have renewed an agreement aimed at providing support and resources to students who experience sexual assault.

silive • October 1, 2026

‘F--- these guys’: CNN personality to exit network after merger

Kara Swisher plans to leave CNN once Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following through on comments she made earlier this year about her future with the network, according to Adweek.

silive • September 29, 2026

Slipknot guitarist says next record will challenge fans with unexpected new sound

Slipknot’s next release could sound very different from the band’s established style, with guitarist Jim Root warning that the shift “will hurt some feelings.”

silive • September 29, 2026

Staten Island officials cheer judge’s order scrapping NYC’s pied-à-terre tax rollout

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Local elected officials are praising a judge’s ruling Tuesday that ordered the city to cancel previously mailed notices and remove a massive list of properties published as part of its new pied-à-terre tax rollout.

silive • September 29, 2026

Grilled chicken chain to open first New York City restaurant in 2027

El Pollo Loco is bringing its grilled chicken to New York City, with the California-based chain planning to open its first location in Queens next year.

silive • September 29, 2026

Staten Island gun buyback breaks record with more than 100 firearms turned in

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A gun buyback event Saturday in Stapleton brought in 130 firearms, the most collected during District Attorney Michael E. McMahon’s tenure.

silive • September 29, 2026

Man, 57, dies after shopping bag gets caught in NYC subway doors

A 57-year-old man was dragged to his death by a New York City subway train Monday evening after a shopping bag he was carrying became caught in the train doors, police said.

silive • September 27, 2026

Man wanted for questioning in connection with NYC robbery pattern, police say

The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a series of robberies reported in the Bronx, police said.

silive • September 27, 2026

Rain continues across Staten Island Sunday night; showers expected Monday

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rain continued across Staten Island Sunday night as a storm system lingered over the region, with more showers expected Monday before conditions begin to improve.

silive • September 27, 2026

NYC 911 outage prompts City Council push for emergency system reforms, report says

A New York City Council member plans to propose legislation aimed at improving how officials respond to 911 outages after an hours-long technological glitch in August disrupted about 1,700 emergency calls.

silive • September 27, 2026

Staten Island resident and BP Fossella beef on social media over street flooded by nor’easter

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As a mighty nor’easter swept through the region, Staten Island saw heavy rain and strong wind gusts that caused downed trees, power outages and some flooding.Doty Avenue, however, became the center of a social media exchange over its longstanding flooding problems.

silive • September 27, 2026

Woman sought for questioning in connection with Staten Island store wallet theft: NYPD

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted in connection with an alleged incident of grand larceny in Charleston.

silive • September 27, 2026

Men, both 25, arrested after entering Manhattan sewer, NYPD says

Two Queens men have been arrested after police said they entered a Manhattan sewer early Wednesday, the NYPD said Friday.Kevin Rodriguez, 25, and Samuel Reveron, 25, both of Queens, are charged with trespass and conspiracy, police said.

silive • September 24, 2026

Curtis High School gets permanent safety scanners after student’s gun arrest

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Days after an 18-year-old student was arrested when police say they found a loaded ghost gun in his backpack at Curtis High School, Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon and other officials visited the St. George school to see its newly installed permanent safety scanners.

silive • September 24, 2026

Wind advisory issued for NYC as possible nor’easter threatens region this weekend

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City will be under a wind advisory beginning Friday afternoon, with gusts of up to 55 mph possible through early Sunday, according to Notify NYC.