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August 1, 2023

NYC murder suspect in deadly subway slashing stabs Riker Island mental health doc in the face, arm: report

A Rikers Island mental health clinician was reportedly stabbed by inmate Claude White, a suspect in the subway slashing murder of Tavon Silver.

August 1, 2023

New York eyes decriminalizing prostitution after Maine takes similar steps

The state of New York has its eye set on fully decriminalizing prostitution, which would be a first for the nation; however, such a law may actually increase sex trafficking.

August 1, 2023

7 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries shut down by NY officials, owner allegedly held 'pot Easter egg hunts'

Seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in New York were shut down on July 31, 2023. The owner of the shops allegedly held hunts where Easter eggs could be redeemed for pot products.

August 1, 2023

63-year-old New Yorker treads water for 5 hours, creates makeshift flag before ocean rescue

A 63-year-old man treaded water for hours and created a makeshift flag before being rescued off the coast of Long Island on Monday, police say.

August 1, 2023

Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann back in court as estranged wife says children 'cry themselves to sleep'

The arrest of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has wrecked their family, his estranged wife shared during an interview Monday. Heurmann is due in court Tuesday.

July 31, 2023

Goldman Sachs senior analyst missing after attending NYC concert

Goldman Sachs analyst John Castic vanished Saturday after attending a concert at a Brooklyn music venue weeks after another man went missing from the same location, reports say.

July 31, 2023

NYC unveils $485M 'Blueprint for Community Safety' in bid to fight gun violence

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday unveiled a $485 million “forward-thinking roadmap" to ramp up efforts to address gun violence throughout the city.

July 31, 2023

Around 70% of US adults believe in angels while only 56% believe in the devil, AP study finds

A study from The Associated Press found that around 70% of adults in the United States believe in Angels, while only 56% believe in the devil.

July 31, 2023

Family attorney blasts cops' 'absurd' theory about woman's 2010 death in area of Gilgo Beach murders

John Ray, attorney for the family of suspected murder victim Shannan Gilbert, criticized detectives who claim her death resulted from a tragic accident instead of homicide.

July 31, 2023

NJ, NY rescue crews save 4 people who were clinging to hull of overturned boat off Sandy Hook

Rescue crews saved four people who were clinging to the hull of an overturned boat. The boat was found over two miles from the tip of Sandy Hook, New Jersey.