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"Kool-Aid Man Challenge" possibly to blame for Staten Island vandalism
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge. And it's not the first time something like this has happened in the borough. The vandalism appears to be part of a...

Cousin of Staten Island driver in fatal crash insists he wasn’t racing – or fleeing with mom
The cousin of a Staten Island driver accused of killing his friend in a high-speed drag racing crash in New Jersey stuck up for his relative Thursday, saying that the young BMW driver wasn’t racing or trying to flee the country. “He’s very upset...

Social media challenge may be responsible for smashed fences on Staten Island

‘Jew Hater’: NYC ‘Socialist’ Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Heckled in Staten Island
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, a far-left Democrat, was heckled while visiting Staten Island, where he was called a “Jew hater” for his extreme stances on the state of Israel. “There’s the communist. You are not welcome, you Jew-hating...

Brooklyn and Harry are a pair of wet wipes who lack the gumption to stand up for the families who love them: JAN MOIR
Wait, what? Brooklyn and Nicola aren’t speaking to Posh and Becks and made this abundantly clear when they renewed their wedding vows and didn’t invite the paternal parents to this ridiculous occasion – an event that had no religious purpose or...

Staten Island DA sponsors fee-waived pet adoption event Saturday
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) announced last month that it will cease some animal intake operations due to overcrowding, while simultaneously organizing special adoption events. The 30-year-old organization, which is...

'YOU ARE NOT WELCOME!' Staten Island Restaurant BOOs Commie Mamdani (WATCH)
As it looks more like 'Democratic Socialist' Zohran Mamdani is going to be New York City's next mayor, there are some people who are very unhappy with the rich commie. WATCH as Mamdani gets a less-than-warm greeting at a Staten Island restaurant:...

Zguro Signs With Staten Island Ferryhawks
STATEN ISLAND, NY— Iona University baseball graduate Matt Zguro '25 signed a contract to play for the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent professional baseball league. Zguro, graduated from Iona...

Staten Island obituaries for August 14
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here. Gloria Milza (Roselle), 84, died quietly on Aug. 11 2025. Born on Sept. 2, 1940, she was...

Affordable apartments open in Downtown Brooklyn, but some raise safety concerns
A new affordable apartment building in Downtown Brooklyn is now accepting applications — but while the prices may appeal to renters, some residents are raising concerns about the neighborhood’s safety. Located at 202 Tillary St., the building is...

Zohran Mamdani Booed, Heckled Out Of Staten Island Store: WATCH
PublishedAugust 14, 2025 6:33 PM EDT•UpdatedAugust 14, 2025 6:33 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Zohran Mamdani is one of America's most dangerous politicians; a remarkable combination of ignorance, hypocrisy, bad ideas and a history of...

Nine famished dogs rescued from squalid, feces-filled Bronx apartment
A Bronx man is facing animal abuse charges after he was caught beating his dog on a neighbor’s Ring camera — and found to have nine starving and malnourished pups in his dog feces-strewn apartment, the Daily News has learned. One of the canines...
Pint-sized suspects steal Kia in Brooklyn, get behind the wheel, driving recklessly and crash
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Two baby-faced car thieves take a joy ride after allegedly stealing a stolen car in Brooklyn. 19 News has obtained video of what was caught on camera as the young boys smiled at another motorist who videotaped the kids...

Nicola Peltz Revives Mother’s Wedding Dress for Vow Renewal with Brooklyn Beckham
Los Angeles, CA — Actress Nicola Peltz, 30, recently renewed her vows with husband Brooklyn Beckham, 26, on Saturday, Aug. 2, in an intimate ceremony that highlighted familial ties and romantic style. Peltz surprised fans by donning a vintage 1998...

Accused gunmen in Brooklyn shootout both hit with federal firearms charges
Two rival shooters accused of trying to gun each other down in Brooklyn before NYPD officers responded to the scene were hit with federal firearms charges, the Daily News learned Thursday. Video footage of the incident obtained by police shows one...

NYC officials say no threat to public after envelopes with white powder found at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan
New York City officials say there is no threat to the public after envelopes containing white powder were found Thursday afternoon at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. They say it happened on the ninth floor at around 4 p.m. Christopher Raia,...

Suspicious white powder forces evacuation of ICE office in Manhattan
A New York City building housing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility was evacuated after unknown white powder in multiple envelopes was found at the complex, authorities announced on Thursday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed...

Eleven Madison Park abandoning veganism shows what New Yorkers really want: Steak
The truth about what New Yorkers really want to eat bit Eleven Madison Park on its precious, plant-based butt this week, with the announcement that chef/owner Daniel Humm’s menu would no longer be exclusively vegan. But what took them so long to...

University Heights: 45-Year-Old Manhattan Man Killed after Earlier Argument
By SÍLE MOLONEY A CANDLE MEMORIAL is seen on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, about 10-15 feet away from 28 North Street in the University Heights section of The Bronx where police say 45-year-old Ercel Williams of Manhattan was killed on Aug. 2, 2025....

BP Fossella marks season’s end of day camp for children with cancer on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella spoke Thursday afternoon in the gymnasium of Staten Island Academy to mark the end of this year’s run of Sunrise Day Camp. The Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp, operated...