MTA officers reunite lost 10-year-old with family on Staten Island

The Mount Loretto warehouse was destroyed, but the church was spared. ByEyewitness News Monday, October 19, 2026 6:41PMPLEASANT PLAINS, Staten Island (WABC) -- A fire at an abandoned warehouse threatened a historic church on Staten Island. Flames broke out Saturday just before 6 p.m. on Hylan Boulevard between Sharrot Ave. and Mt. Loretto near the Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne. "Upon arrival we immediately had heavy fire throughout the building," said FDNY Chief Kevin Woods. Initially, a 911 caller indicated the church was burning as the building seemed to be surrounded by smoke and flames. The landmark was spared, as were dozens of structures in the area, including two schools and a senior center. It was no small feat given there were strong winds. "Our units did a great job with many of the flying embers, preventing additional structures from going on fire," added Chief Woods. The flames have been put out, but dozens of firefighters remained on scene overnight. There was heavy damage to the structure and the roof of the warehouse collapsed. Top StoriesThe cause of the fire is under investigation. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor injury.

The man miraculously escaped with no burns or serious injuries from the violent burst of electricity. Staten Island man struck by lightning 🌩️ SHOCKING SURVIVAL: A Staten Island man is lucky to be alive after being directly zapped by a lightning bolt while walking along the sidewalk last week in New York. STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. – A startling incident unfolded in Staten Island, New York, this week when a man was suddenly struck by lightning while walking on a sidewalk. The man, Thomas Fahmy, was strolling through a Staten Island neighborhood amid dark and gloomy weather conditions, holding an umbrella to shield himself from the rain, when a lightning bolt struck him, video footage shows. Somehow, miraculously escaped with no burns or serious injuries from the violent burst of electricity. Photo of lightning strike victim in the hospital afterwards. (Thomas Fahmy)JET SKIER DIES AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKE IN FLORIDA AS STORMS IMPACT SOUTHEASTThankfully, a resident who captured the event on a home camera quickly offered a helping hand and called for help.

With only one regulation win in their first eight games, it’s been a difficult journey for the Montreal Canadiens so far this season. The record is good, thanks to overtime wins, but the overall tenor of the season so far hasn’t been what was hoped for. The San Jose Sharks visit was a chance to improve on that, especially for Jakub Dobes who has surprisingly struggled in the net.  However, it was the same script that has played out all season long: Montreal gets out to the big lead, but can’t hold on to win it easily. It was yet another overtime game with the San Jose Sharks winning 4-3. Wilde Horses The head coaches decided to match strength against strength. Hockey lovers were the winners. It was Macklin Celebrini’s line against Nick Suzuki’s line; the defending Selke winner against a future winner for sure. Story continues below advertisement

PHILADELPHIA -- Investigators searching a property in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood have determined that bones found last week were animal bones, according to sources. Sources also said that adipocere, a wax-like substance that can form during decomposition, was discovered during the ongoing excavation of the property. "Adipocere is a tissue which can be used to identify a person," said Fabio Oldoni, an associate professor, program director and forensic geneticist at Arcadia University. Oldoni noted that if DNA is significantly degraded, recovering usable genetic evidence can become difficult. Experts noted that adipocere is not unique to human decomposition and can also be found in animals, meaning additional testing will be necessary. READ MORE | Timeline of investigation into missing women connected to Horsch Philly houseOldoni said investigators will need to rely on multiple forms of evidence as the investigation continues. The search has focused on the home of the late Raymond "R. C. " Horsch and his son, Eugene. Last week, Philadelphia police and the FBI used luminol at the property, a chemical that can reveal traces of blood not visible to the naked eye.