One World Observatory is a must-see this summer for Staten Island families: How to get tickets

Sometimes it’s fun to play tourist in your hometown. As a proud New Yorker, I’ve seen my fair share of city views — but nothing quite compares to the breathtaking experience at One World Observatory. I visited recently and, despite having been a...

Vintage photos of Staten Island borough presidents

Editor’s note: A version of this story was originally published in 2018. It has been updated by Lily Zuckerman. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Our great borough has seen 16 borough presidents since the year 1898. We took a deep-dive into the...

$66 Million Food Stamp Scam Busted In New York

Six New Yorkers have been charged in a massive $66 million SNAP scheme. As SNAP benefits get cut by the current administration, 6 New York State residents violated the system, and worse yet, the ringleader was a federal employee. Working Families...

GOG Consulate General New York: Guyana’s Emancipation Day Observance in Brooklyn

Father/daughter art exhibit opens on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A new father/daughter art exhibit has debuted at Empire Outlets Mall in St. George. The exhibit, “Napoli Art - Two Generations” features Donna Napoli-Steele’s watercolor paintings side-by-side with those of her father, Augie...

Staten Island DA Says He Fears for His Safety/Life—Because of Email Sent on Substack; Perjury Suspected

By Frank Parlato Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon, 67, stated in a sworn complaint filed with the NYPD that he was “afraid for his safety/life” after receiving a Substack email at his official government address. In the complaint’s...

Medicaid cuts threaten N.Y. ED surge, hospital funding and EMS systems

By Douglass Dowty syracuse.com SYRACUSE, NY — Historic changes to Medicaid championed by congressional Republicans and President Trump will kick thousands of Central New Yorkers off health insurance and push more uninsured into already overcrowded...

Power outages: Con Edison hustles to reconnect Staten Island and Brooklyn residents left in the dark after storms

A powerful, fast-moving storm swept through parts of New York City on Friday, cutting power to nearly 21,000 Con Edison customers across Staten Island and Brooklyn. Con Edison said its crews worked through the night to restore electricity to most...

Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama to give talks and readings on Maui and Oʻahu

Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet and conflict resolution specialist whose work has been commended by the likes of The New Yorker and King Charles III. He recently arrived on Maui for a summer residency at The Merwin Conservancy and is to give...

How to see Lady Gaga in New York: Madison Square Garden concert ticket prices

Lady Gaga's 2025 Mayhem Ball Tour is in full swing, and soon New Yorkers will be able to join in on the fun. The "Bad Romance" singer's tour across North America includes six performances at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden. Luckily, we've...

Lee Bains III at White Water Tavern on Friday

FRIDAY 8/1. White Water Tavern. 8 p.m. $15. Plenty of songwriters think of themselves as poets, but Lee Bains III — who hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been published in The New Yorker — has the credentials to prove it. If placement in the...

New Yorkers heading to Florida: Beware of dangerous flesh-eating bacteria

New Yorkers planning to travel to Florida this summer should be aware of a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that lives in sea waters, brackish water and inside raw or uncooked seafood, led to at least four deaths in four...

Staten Island obituaries for July 25

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. Robert Mario “Bob” Aprile, 97, died on July 19, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. Born on...

Staten Island Interclub swimming: Great Kills hosts Richmond County Country Club (79 photos)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Interclub swim season continued on Friday, as Great Kills Swim Club hosted Richmond County Country Club for a meet. The event featured all swimming strokes across various age groups. Families gathered on...

5 takeaways from the latest news on catalytic converter thefts on Staten Island

Staten Island has seen a dramatic reduction in catalytic converter thefts thanks to innovative prevention efforts by local law enforcement. The Advance/SILive.com recently reported on a catalytic converter marking event, and the success of...

Wu-Tang Clan helps rising national political star score big with appearance in viral video

Wu-Tang Clan has entered the 2025 mayoral campaign. The hip-hop legends from Staten Island rubbed elbows with rising political star and democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at a recent concert at Madison Square...

NYPD reports 9 cars stolen on Staten Island from July 14-20

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nine vehicles were reported stolen on Staten Island from July 14 to 20, according to police. NYPD CompStat data shows a decrease of 81 reported vehicle thefts in the borough for the full year through July 20 when compared to...

Will the new speed limit in this Staten Island community slow drivers down?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — While the speed limit in an area of New Brighton was recently lowered from 25 MPH to 20 MPH as part of the city’s effort to keep pedestrians safe -- some are skeptical of the impact the new speed limit will have on drivers....

NYC Restaurant Week reservations open for July 21-August 17 dining event

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Reservations are now open for New York City’s Restaurant Week, offering diners a chance to experience the city’s diverse culinary scene at special prices from July 21 through August 17. The summer 2025 edition of the...

3 shot, 1 stabbed following Bronx Dominican Parade

GRAND CONCOURSE, The Bronx (WABC) -- A celebration of Dominican heritage in the Bronx on Sunday was marred by violence. Three people were shot and one person was stabbed after the Bronx Dominican Parade on Grand Concourse. The violence happened on...