Alexi Saenz, a top MS-13 gang leader who was in charge of turf in Long Island, recently entered into a guilty plea after admitting his participation in at least eight murders. Two of these murders made national headlines due to the young age of the victims and the context of the murders, which were deemed […]
READ MORESolitary Confinement to End in NYC Jails
In an overwhelming victory, the New York City Board of Corrections has finally made strides to improve conditions for inmates on not only the infamous Rikers Island facility but also across all city jails in New York. On June 25, 2024, the board unanimously voted in favor of new rules to end solitary confinement. This […]
READ MOREMan Arrested After Launching Furniture Off Roof
Pedestrians traversing through Midtown Manhattan on Friday, June 14 were met with an unexpected surprise when random furniture began raining down on them from a commercial building. Thankfully, no one appears to have been hurt during the incident, but police have made an arrest. Witnesses say the incident started when a chair seemingly fell off […]
READ MOREProducer The-Dream Accused of Sexual Assault
Record producer “The-Dream” is well-known for his incredible talent of producing uber-successful mega hits. Some of his best and most well-received works include Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” and “Break My Soul,” as well as Rhianna’s “Umbrella”. He’s also written plenty of his own music, too. The-Dream, whose real name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, has received 8 Grammy […]
READ MOREJogger Struck with Rock in Unprovoked Attack
There’s been an unprecedented level of unprovoked attacks occurring in the New York area over the past several months, and some of these incidents are clearly stemming from unaddressed mental health concerns. A recent Easter Sunday attack on an actor highlights this fact. On March 31, actor Michael Stuhlbarg suffered a minor cut to his […]
READ MOREMore Juvenile Offenders Arrested and Held Longer in NYC
Recent statistics emerging from New York City reveal an unfortunate trend. The city is locking up more teenagers and keeping them detained much longer over the past year. According to a recent report, younger individuals in youth facilities surged by 31% in the past year. On average, facilities across the city hold about 260 detainees. […]
READ MOREStalker Arrested Trying to Enter Taylor Swift’s Home
As any true Swiftie will tell you, Taylor Swift’s whole personality is extremely alluring. In fact, she often draws just a little bit too much attention from obsessed fans. Just recently on January 20th, a fan allegedly attempted to break into her NYC townhouse. The situation became apparent to police when they received a 911 […]
READ MOREAlleged Rent Dispute Turns Fatal
Almost everyone in the country has been impacted by the current housing crisis in one way or another. From rising rent prices to a lack of affordable housing, mortgage and rent disputes are becoming more and more commonplace. Unfortunately, these types of disputes can turn violent, as was the case for tenants who were in […]
READ MORENoise Dispute in Apartment Turns Fatal
Tensions between two families living in an apartment complex reached fatal levels over the weekend. Jason Pass, a 47-year-old Brooklyn resident and former prison guard, is currently wanted by police for shooting a father and stepson. The whole incident was captured on video. Now, Pass’s family is arguing that the shooting was an act of […]
READ MOREMan Found Fatally Shot Near Pole Dancing Studio
In the early hours of October 15th, police were called out to a pole dancing fitness studio after witnesses reported hearing gunshots. When officers arrived at the scene, they saw several individuals fleeing out of the building, but it remains unclear whether the pole dancing studio was hosting an event at the time of the […]
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