The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) website, which publishes daily images of space with explanations from professional astronomers, has presented a new photograph for October 15, 2026. This time, the focus is on the Milky Way captured above the silhouette of Manhattan in New York City. The image demonstrates an unusual combination of urban architecture and starry sky, making it a notable example of astrophotography taken under conditions of heavy light pollution from a major city. The APOD project has existed for many years and remains a popular resource for astronomy enthusiasts and night sky photographers. In addition to the daily image, the website offers an archive of past publications, theme-based search capabilities, an event calendar, as well as educational materials and a forum for discussion. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief scientific commentary that helps readers understand what is depicted and why the phenomenon is interesting from an astronomical perspective. The publication of the Milky Way image over Manhattan underscores that even under conditions of significant light pollution in major cities, it is possible to capture elements of the night sky with proper shooting conditions and image processing.