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DNA on Gatorade Bottle Leads to Arrest in Home Invasion
Cops: Home Invasion Suspect
Made One Big Mistake
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Mar 27, 2022 12:00 PM CDT

Cops: Home Invasion Suspect Made One Big Mistake

After zip-tying elderly couple, he left his DNA on a Gatorade bottle, police say

(Newser) - A suspect in a terrifying home invasion robbery in New York City poured bleach in the victims' home to get rid of evidence, authorities say, but he was identified through DNA he left on a Gatorade bottle. Erik Shaw, 52, was arrested this week in connection with the Aug. 23,...

Uber Cuts Deal With New York Taxis
Uber Cuts Deal
With New York Taxis
Mar 24, 2022 5:55 PM CDT

Uber Cuts Deal With New York Taxis

Company's app will list all city cabs

(Newser) - Uber is short of drivers. Ride-sharing companies have cut into cabdrivers' income. An agreement that could ease both problems has been reached, allowing passengers in New York City to choose a cab when they order a ride on Uber's app, the Wall Street Journal reports. It's the first...

Police: Woman Cursed at Broadway Singing Coach Before Fatal Shove

They say Lauren Pazienza, 26, stayed on scene for almost 20 minutes

(Newser) - The woman accused of fatally shoving a Broadway singing coach to the sidewalk in an unprovoked attack allegedly stayed at the Manhattan scene until the ambulance arrived, then fled. According to the criminal complaint in the death of Barbara Gustern, 87, Lauren Pazienza was seen on surveillance footage involved in...

Woman Arrested in 'Senseless Attack' on NYC Singing Coach

Barbara Gustern, 87, was shoved to the ground

(Newser) - Update: A 26-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a beloved Broadway singing coach. Lauren Pazienza, of Port Jefferson, Long Island, turned herself into police on Tuesday. Deadline reports there are no indications that Pazienza knew 87-year-old Barbara Maier Gustern, who was shoved from...

Cops: Angry Patron Stabs 2 Workers at MoMA
Suspect in MoMa
Stabbings Arrested
UPDATED
Mar 15, 2022 8:17 AM CDT

Suspect in MoMa Stabbings Arrested

Gary Cabana, 60, was apprehended in Philadelphia

(Newser) - Update: The suspect wanted in the stabbing of two Museum of Modern Art employees over the weekend in New York City has been arrested, reports the New York Times . Gary Cabana, 60, was taken into custody at a Greyhound station in Philadelphia, per Steve Keeley of Fox29. The two stabbing...

DC Cops Nab Suspect Wanted for Shooting Homeless Men

Man is in custody in Washington after attacks there, in NYC that left 2 dead, 3 injured

(Newser) - Update: A man is in custody in connection with a series of shootings of homeless men in New York City and Washington, DC. The district's Metropolitan Police Department tweeted that the man was arrested early Tuesday in Washington and was being interrogated by homicide investigators. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser...

Paroled Killer, 83, Charged With Gruesome NYC Murder

Police say victim was dismembered and head was found in Harvey Marcelin's apartment

(Newser) - A New York City resident who served more than 50 years in prison for two killings has been charged with murder again at the age of 83. Harvey Marcelin—who was listed as a man in court documents from other cases but now identifies as a woman—was indicted on...

NYPD: Man Attacked 7 Asian Women in 2-Hour Spree

It started with a punch to the face around 6:30pm Tuesday

(Newser) - On Tuesday came news that an Asian woman repeatedly hit in the head with a large rock in New York City in November had died —and another grim story involving Asian women in the city: Police asked for the public's help in identifying a man who went on...

Asian Woman Repeatedly Hit With Rock in NYC Has Died

GuiYing Ma spent 10 weeks in a coma

(Newser) - A New York City grandmother has died three months after she was repeatedly hit in the head with a large rock. GuiYing Ma, 62, was attacked the day after Thanksgiving while she was sweeping the sidewalk outside a building in the Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens, the New York Daily ...

Cops: Subway Attacker Smeared Feces on Woman
NYPD Arrests Suspect
in Subway Poop Attack
UPDATED
Mar 1, 2022 11:39 AM CST

NYPD Arrests Suspect in Subway Poop Attack

Frank Abrokwa is accused of smearing feces on stranger in Bronx station

(Newser) - Update: Police say they've arrested a man suspected of smearing human feces in the face of a woman in the New York City subway. Frank Abrokwa, 37, arrested Monday, is now charged with forcible touching, menacing, disorderly conduct, and harassment, WNYW reports. He was apparently a stranger to the...

New York Lifting 2 Big Mandates
NY Is Dumping
2 Big COVID Mandates
Feb 28, 2022 4:03 AM CST

NY Is Dumping 2 Big COVID Mandates

The state is lifting the mask mandate for schools; NYC likely lifting a vaccine mandate

(Newser) - New York's statewide masking requirement in schools will be lifted by March 2, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday, citing a dramatic drop in COVID-19 infections and new federal guidelines. Hours later, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he's considering lifting vaccine mandates on restaurants, bars, and theaters...

Woman&#39;s Fatal Stabbing Rattles NYC&#39;s Chinatown
A Murder in NYC's Chinatown
Rattles Asian Community
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Feb 14, 2022 2:30 PM CST

A Murder in NYC's Chinatown Rattles Asian Community

Police say homeless man followed Christina Yuna Lee into her building

(Newser) - The fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old woman in New York City's Chinatown is raising new fears about crimes against Asian Americans. The alleged assailant is in custody, though it remains unclear whether the attack was racially motivated or one of opportunity. Coverage:
  • The victim: Police say Christina Yuna Lee
...

Stranger Walks Up to Diplomat in NYC, Punches Him

Diplomat was punched in the face with no provocation, police say

(Newser) - A South Korean diplomat was attacked with no provocation Wednesday in New York City, police say. NYPD officers responded around 8:10pm to reports of an assault in Midtown Manhattan and found the injured 53-year-old. He'd been punched in the face for no reason by a stranger, police say....

Omicron Found in Wild NYC Deer
Omicron Found
in Wild NYC Deer
Feb 8, 2022 6:11 PM CST

Omicron Found in Wild NYC Deer

This is the first time variant has been found in wildlife, researchers say

(Newser) - An unwelcome first in Staten Island: Deer in the New York City borough are the first wild animals known to be infected with the omicron variant, researchers say. Scientists tested blood samples from deer captured during a sterilization program and found that 14.5% out of 131 deer had antibodies...

New York Offers Brady a Strenuous Outdoor Job

City needs workers to shovel, tweet says

(Newser) - New York City's Sanitation Department is in the middle of its busy season and needs workers to help clear snow. Somebody there evidently noticed that star quarterback Tom Brady is out of work after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports. "...

After Testing Positive, Palin Causes a Stir at Restaurants

New York City suggests people who came in contact with her take a coronavirus test

(Newser) - Restaurants like repeat customers, but they might have mixed feelings about those who have COVID-19. Sarah Palin has tested positive for the illness, which was enough to postpone the trial in her defamation lawsuit against the New York Times but not enough to keep her from dining out while she'...

Mayor's Brother Sees Salary Cut From $210K to $1

Eric Adams' appointment of Bernard runs into city ethics trouble

(Newser) - For a while there, it looked like Eric Adams' election as mayor of New York City was going to result in a $210,000 payday for brother Bernard . But a city review board that looked into the matter has ruled that Bernard can receive only a token $1 salary, reports...

Second NYPD Officer Dies After Harlem Shooting

Wilbert Mora was 'a hero three times over'

(Newser) - The death toll from what NYPD officers thought would be a routine domestic disturbance call on Friday has now reached three. After days in critical condition, Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, has died from injuries he received in the Harlem shooting, the New York Times reports. His partner, 22-year-old Officer Jason...

Man Who Killed Rookie NYPD Cop Dies of His Injuries

Jason Rivera, 22, killed while responding to domestic incident; another officer critically hurt

(Newser) - Update: The man who shot and killed an NYPD officer Friday has died. The suspect, Lashawn McNeil, was shot during the incident by one of the three NYPD officers who responded to a domestic violence call in Harlem, and McNeil died of his injuries Monday, the AP reports. The third...

After Another Attack, a New Subway Warning

NYC officials warns riders to keep away from the edges of platforms

(Newser) - The chief of New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority says that while he doesn't want to unduly alarm subway riders, he is urging them to stand back from the edge of platforms to avoid being shoved. Janno Lieber's remarks followed the latest subway attack, in which a...

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