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NYC truck terror attacker to serve 8 consecutive life sentences

Wednesday, May 17

(NEW YORK) -- Sayfullo Saipov, the ISIS-inspired attacker who was convicted of killing eight people earlier this year, was sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences on Wednesday.Saipov was convicted in January of all 28 counts he faced in connection with carrying out the deadly attack... Read More.

Heart-wrenching victim statements delivered at sentencing for NYC truck terror attacker

Wednesday, May 17

(NEW YORK) -- The surviving victims and families of those killed in a 2017 terror attack in New York City delivered heart-wrenching statements Wednesday ahead of the sentencing of Sayfullo Saipov, the ISIS-inspired attacker who was convicted of killing eight people earlier this year.Saipov... Read More.

Spokesperson claims Harry and Meghan chased by ‘highly aggressive’ paparazzi in NYC pursuit

Wednesday, May 17

Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were reportedly involved in a "near catastrophic" car chase while pursued by paparazzi in Manhattan on Tuesday night, according to a spokesperson for Harry.The couple accused paparazzi of being... Read More.

Multiple life sentences sought for NYC truck terror attacker

Monday, May 15

(NEW YORK) -- Sayfullo Saipov, the Uzbekistan native who planned and carried out a 2017 ISIS-inspired terror attack on the west side of Manhattan, deserves multiple life sentences "to provide just punishment" for killing eight people, federal prosecutors said Monday in a sentencing memorandum... Read More.

NYC loosens rules, ships migrants upstate and seeks federal aid amid a migrant surge

Saturday, May 13

(NEW YORK) -- After a week of blame-shifting, name-calling and protests, New York politicians are coming to terms with the reality of housing and caring for thousands of new migrants.A new bus of migrants arrived at New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal Saturday morning... Read More.

NYC mayor condemns chokehold death: ‘Jordan Neely did not deserve to die’

Wednesday, May 10

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemned the death of Jordan Neely Wednesday, who died after a fellow subway passenger was captured on video putting him in a chokehold."Jordan Neely did not deserve to die," Adams said in prepared remarks Wednesday amid... Read More.

Attorneys for Jordan Neely family, Daniel Penny speak out on NYC subway killing

Monday, May 8

(NEW YORK) -- The family of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who died after allegedly being put into a chokehold by Daniel Penny during an altercation on a New York City subway on May 1, has responded to Penny’s statement on the death.They called... Read More.

Grand jury may review NYC subway chokehold killing: Sources

Friday, May 5

(NEW YORK) -- The case involving the death of a homeless man on a New York City subway is likely headed to a grand jury next week, law enforcement sources said.The investigation into John Neely's death is ongoing. A grand jury would determine whether... Read More.

Man dies after being placed in chokehold on NYC subway amid rise in anti-homeless sentiment

Wednesday, May 3

(NEW YORK) -- A man, believed to be homeless, died after being placed in a chokehold by another subway passenger for several minutes, according to police and a video taken of the incident.The man who was killed Monday was identified by police as Jordan Neely.... Read More.

300,000 fentanyl pills, powdered fentanyl smuggled in SUV gas tank: NYC prosecutors

Wednesday, May 3

(NEW YORK) -- A recent seizure of $5 million worth of fentanyl in New York City revealed a new tactic cartels are using to smuggle drugs into the United States, prosecutors and federal drug agents said Wednesday.Approximately 300,000 fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and more... Read More.

NYC to distribute Apple AirTags to fight rising car thefts

Tuesday, May 2

(NEW YORK) -- New York City will give away 500 Apple AirTags to prevent rising car thefts, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday.The city hopes that adding this tracking technology will help the New York Police Department recover stolen cars and deter thieves amid rising rates... Read More.

Mayors of Chicago, NYC criticize Gov. Abbott’s migrant busing to cities

Monday, May 1

(NEW YORK) -- Outgoing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for resuming the "inhumane and dangerous" busing of migrants to major cities.In a letter written Sunday, Lightfoot cited concerns about Chicago's ability to... Read More.