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Police are investigating a grisly discovery in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, authorities said Friday. Police say a call about a man found dead in front of an apartment building on East 21st Street came in around 9:15 a.m. Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation say a head and a torso were found in a bag, near the garbage area of the building. One woman believed the remains were those of her neighbor, a man who she and others claimed lived on the sixth floor with his partner. The woman told NBC New York she witnessed the neighbor being physically abused by the other man multiple times. “The tall one was abusing the petite, little one,” the woman said. Another resident described hearing the couple before, saying “they were punching in my wall and…by the elevator.” The NYPD had not confirmed whether the victim lived with his partner in the building, nor if the gruesome find was related to domestic violence. An investigation is active and ongoing. The medical examiner was working to determine a cause of death. No arrests had yet been made as of Friday night, and police said they had no one in custody nor any person of interest. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Reggie Miller has a message for New York Knicks fans. “I will say this, cause people always think that I hate on the Knicks, which I do not, I love the Knicks,” the Basketball Hall of Famer and longtime New York sports villain said Thursday during an NBA on NBC conference call. “If the Knicks cannot get out of the Eastern Conference this year, something is wrong!” Hear that, Spike? Some of the potential obstacles on the Knicks’ path to the NBA Finals have been cleared in the eyes of Miller and others with Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers suffering Achilles injuries that are expected to sideline them for most or all of the season. The Knicks went 51-31 last season to take the third seed in the East behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and Celtics. New York upset the Boston in the second round before falling to Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks brought back their entire core, added depth with Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, and replaced head coach Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown. With both the Celtics and Pacers each missing their top player, and with up-and-coming teams like the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic still developing, the Knicks are expected to compete with the Cavs for the top spot in the East. “Cleveland had the best record a year ago…they kept their core intact, but they’re still unproven in the playoffs,” Miller said. “To me, the Knicks with their new coach in Mike Brown and the best clutch player in the game from a year ago in Jalen Brunson, I just think everything is set up for the Knicks to win the East. Now again, you’ve gotta go out there and actually do it, but I think this is the year for the Knicks in the East, guys.” “Well, Reg,” Miller’s fellow NBC analyst Jamal Crawford added, “I’m shocked to hear you give the Knicks this much love.” NBA Oct 14 NBA on NBC opening night: How to watch, matchups, schedule for 2025-26 season Music & Musicians Jun 5, 2024 Will the NBA on NBC theme return? John Tesh discusses his beloved song's comeback It’s in the NBA Finals where Miller thinks the Knicks could run into trouble. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder open the season Tuesday against the Houston Rockets in the NBA’s long-awaited return to NBC. Miller, who will call the season-opening game on NBC and Peacock alongside Crawford and play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, believes the Thunder are positioned for a potential dynasty. “Are we seeing the formation of maybe a young Chicago Bulls team here in OKC?” Miller asked – comparing the young core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren to the Bulls’ 1990s core of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. “With Shai being à la MJ, and J-Dub being à la Scottie Pippen, Chet-Rodman? I mean they have the makeup, the coaching pedigree, they’re very deep and from everything I’ve been reading and watching, they seem very hungry. Look, I know the West is loaded and Denver has reloaded, and Minnesota, but to me OKC, if they stay hungry and healthy I love their chances of repeating.” Fans shoot on an LED basketball court outside 30 Rockefeller Plaza during an NBA on NBC activation. (Mike Gavin) The celebration for the upcoming season and the league’s return to NBC got underway Thursday in New York City at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Outside the iconic building is a new LED-basketball court that’s open to the public and a display of 30 customized basketballs – titled “30 Rocks” – designed by local artists to reflect the culture of each NBA team and the unique style of the artist. The Larry O’Brien Trophy also made its way to the Top of the Rock. “The NBA is like no other sport in terms of excitement, energy, greatest athletes, front row seats to it for those of us who get to broadcast the games,” Tirico said, “and I cannot be more excited for next Tuesday in Oklahoma City as they raise the banner and get this started.” Miller was one of the faces of the league when NBC last…

Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for the iconic rock band KISS, has died at the age of 74, his family said in a statement Thursday. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” the statement read. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. “We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!” A cause of death was not immediately revealed. Frehley suffered a fall in the studio in September and was forced to cancel his performance in California. “Ace had a minor fall in his studio, resulting in a trip to the hospital,” read a statement posted to his official Instagram account at the time. “He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time.” A subsequent statement posted Oct. 6 said, “Due to some ongoing medical issues, Ace has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of his 2025 dates.” KISS band members Simmons and Stanley said in a joint statement they were “devastated” by Frehley’s passing. “He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history,” the statement read. “He is and will always be a part of Kiss’s legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.” Celebrity News Oct 16 ‘Irreplaceable': KISS band members and music world react to death of Ace Frehley Celebrity couples Oct 16 Al Pacino shares heartbreaking tribute to ex Diane Keaton Simmons also posted on X, saying, “Our hearts are broken. Ace has passed on. No one can touch Ace’s legacy. I know he loved the fans. He told me many times. Sadder still, Ace didn’t live long enough to be honored at the Kennedy Ctr Honors event in Dec. Ace was the eternal rock soldier. Long may his legacy live on! Our hearts are broken. Ace has passed on. No one can touch Ace’s legacy. I know he loved the fans. He told me many times. Sadder still, Ace didn’t live long enough to be honored at the Kennedy Ctr Honors event in Dec. Ace was the eternal rock soldier. Long may his legacy live on!— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) October 16, 2025 Frehley — born Paul Daniel Frehley in the Bronx, New York on April 27, 1951 — grew up in a musical family and began playing guitar at age 13. He later played in local bands around New York City and was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix at age 18. He became one of the founding members of KISS in 1973 alongside Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. KISS, whose hits include “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City,” was known for its intense stage shows, which included fireworks, smoke and eruptions of fake blood performed by band members in black-and-white painted faces, platform boots and black wigs. Frehley, known by fans as “Space Ace” or “Spaceman,” was with KISS until 1982 before launching his own band Frehley’s Comet. Frehley rejoined KISS during their 1996 reunion tour and remained with the band until 2002. He also had solo hits during his career like “New York Groove” and “Rock Soldiers.” His solo album “10,000 Volts” released last year topped Billboard’s hard music and rock album charts. Frehley and his KISS bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. The band was announced as an honoree for Kennedy Center Honors by President Donald Trump in August. The Associated Press contributed to this report

A woman has been charged, officials said, for her suspected role in the death of a 34-year-old woman who was found dead in an Atlantic City, New Jersey, home on October 11, 2025. According to police, on Wednesday night, Ceani Barnes, 22, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, was charged with aggravated manslaughter in connection with the death of Christina Burdette, also of Atlantic City. Officials did not immediately detail how Barnes came to the attention of investigators. Burdette was found unresponsive at a home along the 2000 block of Sheridan Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ, at about 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. She was later pronounced at the scene. Officials said that an autopsy determined Burdette died due to complications from “multiple blunt force trauma injuries with chronic abuse.” Her death, police said, has been ruled a homicide. An investigation into this case is still ongoing, police said. Law enforcement officials are asking anyone who may have information about this incident or other serious crimes are asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 609-909-7666 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Website at ACPO.Tips.