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July 21, 2023

Democrats are throwing kids under the school bus and here's why

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania is the among the Democrats who are putting teachers unions ahead of the needs of children by refusing to back school choice programs.

July 21, 2023

How 'untraceable' burner phones helped police bust alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann used burner phones to lure his victims to their grisly deaths, but the devices also helped police catch him, according to experts.

July 20, 2023

Longtime Democratic lawmaker turned activist defects to Republican Party

A prominent Democrat and Jewish leader who served for decades as a New York lawmaker and now leads a group committed to fighting antisemitism is leaving the Democratic Party.

July 20, 2023

Broadway dodges massive strike as Hollywood's writers, actors continue on

Broadway and the theater industry appear to have avoided about 1,500 workers going on strike as a tentative bargaining agreement is reportedly being reached.

July 20, 2023

NYC EMT repeatedly stabbed by 'emotionally disturbed' patient in back of ambulance: 'He skewered her'

An EMS worker in New York City was stabbed multiple times in the back of an ambulance by a patient being transported to an area hospital.

July 20, 2023

Suspected Long Island serial killer's duck hunting could have been perfect cover for hiding bodies

New York architect Rex Heuermann, now a suspected serial killer, is described as an avid duck hunter, and he could have reached the Gilgo crime scene by water.

July 20, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul considers ban on hunting contests that target coyotes, rabbits, raccoons

New York lawmakers are considering a ban on hunting competitions that target wildlife such as coyotes and foxes. Animal rights advocates see the contests as senseless slaughter.

July 19, 2023

Yankees pitcher mocks jeering fan base in just his third start with team

Former San Francisco Giant Carlos Rodón signed a six-year deal with the New York Yankees, and he got into a battle with fans in just his third start with the team.

July 19, 2023

NY regulators greenlight marijuana sales at festivals, other public events

New York regulators now allow the limited sale of marijuana at certain public events after farmers complained about a lack of retailers to whom they can legally sell their harvests.

July 19, 2023

Rex Heuermann's wife pictured for first time as she files for divorce from Gilgo Beach serial slaying suspect

Asa Ellerup, wife of suspected Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann, was pictured for the first time less than a week after police arrested him on murder charges.