silive • November 5, 2026

Residents escape as basement fire spreads to first floor of Staten Island home

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Firefighters responded to a house fire in Stapleton on Thursday evening after flames spread from a basement bedroom to the first floor, according to a FDNY spokesperson.

silive • November 5, 2026

El Niño could push U.S. inflation higher in 2027, Federal Reserve Bank analysis finds

A particularly strong El Niño weather pattern could add to inflation in the United States next year, potentially raising prices by 1 percentage point, according to an analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

silive • November 5, 2026

NYPD seeks public’s help identifying pair in Staten Island anti-Islamic graffiti incident

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying two people wanted for questioning in connection to the spray-painting of anti-Islamic messages on political campaign signs on Staten Island.

silive • November 5, 2026

Archdiocese of New York reaches $804 million settlement in more than 1,300 sexual abuse claims

The Archdiocese of New York has finalized an $804.25 million settlement resolving more than 1,300 sexual abuse claims brought against the church, its parishes, schools and affiliated organizations, Archbishop Ronald Hicks announced Thursday.

silive • November 5, 2026

2 Staten Island men sentenced in Brooklyn fentanyl trafficking operation after Manhattan trial

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two Staten Island men were among three convicted fentanyl traffickers sentenced to prison for their roles in a drug packaging and distribution operation based in Brooklyn, prosecutors said.

silive • November 5, 2026

Staten Island African communities gather for vigil honoring teen killed in Bronx shooting

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dozens of members of Staten Island’s African communities gathered Wednesday evening on the steps of P.S. 57 in Clifton for a candlelight vigil honoring 15-year-old Javitz Frimpong, whose death in the Bronx has left his family and loved ones demanding answers.

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.