NYC Is Giving Away Compost Made From New Yorkers’ Food Scraps

Since April 2025, curbside composting has been the law across all five boroughs. Every week, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) collects food scraps, yard clippings, and other compostable materials straight from your brown bin on recycling day....

Brooklyn woman shot in buttocks from stray bullet on way to market: ‘Right now, I’m in pain’

It could have been worse, but for a Brooklyn woman struck by a stray bullet while on her way out to shop for groceries, it was bad enough. “I heard the shot and felt it,” said Vivette Morris, 65, who was shot in the buttocks on July 13 as she...

Video shows young bicyclist, car nearly collide at crosswalk on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A dash cam recently captured the harrowing moment a vehicle and a young bicyclist nearly collided at a crosswalk on Staten Island. A resident, who requested his name be withheld, reached out to the Advance/SILive.com with...

Hard Knocks combines excellence with inclusivity to become one of Staten Island’s top boxing gyms

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— Tucked inside an unassuming warehouse behind a car wash in the heart of Tottenville, Hard Knocks Boxing Gym is home to state-ranked fighters, a trainer with Hollywood credentials and a diverse group of young men and a woman...

This classic Staten Island home with iconic turret commands the corner. | Then and Now

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The large 4,000-square-foot house at 400 St. Paul’s Ave., Stapleton, that was built in 1908-09 by architect Otto Loeffler still stands today. With its distinctive turret and long-sloping property, it commands its place on the...

Search for missing teen underway, last seen near Manhattan

MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Police Department, assisted by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, are searching for a missing/endangered teenager. According to a release, Elizabeth Dundas was last seen on the evening of Monday, July 21, around 10:30...

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg hosts art workshop in drug-plagued Washington Square Park

Just prior to the workshop, police were seen attempting to revive an individual suffering from what appeared to be a drug-related emergency only feet away. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg drew attention this week after being spotted at his...

Dee Dee Davis ’23 Returns to Manhattan as Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Dee Dee Davis '23 has been appointed as an Assistant Coach for the Manhattan Women's Basketball team, marking her return to her alma mater. Head Coach Heather Vulin praised Davis's past contributions, highlighting her impressive performance as a...

Ex-Staten Island cop gets 40-year prison term for using NYPD badge to sexually exploit teen boys

An ex-Staten Island cop who used his NYPD job to sexually exploit teen boys will spend the next four decades locked up as a federal judge declared Thursday he “has dishonored the badge that he once wore.” Former officer Christopher Terranova was...

Brooklyn sailor to circumnavigate Staten Island solo in a 14-foot boat

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What started as a simple love for sailing has turned into a unique mission for one Brooklyn resident, Stas Holodnak -- to see Staten Island from every angle, by sailboat. Holodnak, a Brooklyn-based sailor, is preparing to...

New York City's sanctuary laws under scrutiny after Border Protection officer shot in Manhattan

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- The shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in Upper Manhattan over the weekend by two suspects in the U.S. illegally, is fueling the debate around New York City's sanctuary city laws....

Staten Island Museum to host workshops on jewelry design, clothing repair and more

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Museum is hosting a series of hands-on summer workshops for adults, featuring unique experiences from jewelry design to clothing repair. The “Summer Nights” series will continue on July 24. Artist Jocelyn...

Staten Island has more historic sites than you can visit in a month. Here’s the complete list.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Despite its nickname as the forgotten borough, Staten Island is steeped in our country’s history, with dozens of nationally recognized historic sites. From the North Shore to the South Shore and everywhere in between, the...

Staten Island golf: SIWGA Memorial Classic honors spirit of the game

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Women’s Golf Association (SIWGA) hosted its annual Memorial Classic last Sunday at Silver Lake Golf Course, celebrating the legacy of women who have “played through” with passion, perseverance, and love for...

Staten Island obituaries for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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. Gilbert “Pat” Murphy, 88, passed away on July 12. Born on May 30, 1937, Gilbert lived...

All Ball Sports: Utah, Harvard players win Manhattan Open

by Paul Teetor Sean Ferguson was mad at himself. And he didn’t try to hide his self-directed anger. “I beat myself,” the 20-year-old Peninsula High School grad said moments after he lost a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) nailbiter to Nicolas Calixto in the Men’s...

Fans disgusted as Brooklyn Beckham uses ocean water to boil pasta

Brooklyn Beckham fans have been left disgusted after he shared a cooking video to Instagram, seemingly using water from the ocean to boil his pasta in. The video shows Beckham, 26, aboard a private yacht with an empty pot, which he takes to the...

Former SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon joins the Manhattan Institute

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Danielle Sassoon has joined the Manhattan Institute as a senior fellow. The institute announced the former federal prosecutor’s position through social media on July 15. Sassoon became the...

New Yorkers look to beat the heat in Central Park

The Real-Life Diet of Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Who Can’t Remember the Last Time He Took a Warm Shower

When Brooklyn Peltz Beckham was a kid, spending his time playing soccer in the Arsenal academy and later working at a West London coffee shop, staying in shape was something that came extremely naturally. Now 26 and living the married life—he tied...