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Steve Buscemi Attacked in Manhattan: Police Search for Suspect as Actor Recovers

New York City – Actor Steve Buscemi is recovering from an assault in Manhattan, where he was reportedly punched in the face while walking in the Kips Bay neighborhood on May 8. The incident left the 66-year-old with swelling on his face and left eye, requiring treatment at Bellevue Hospital. Buscemi, known for his role in “Boardwalk Empire,” was with a woman at the time of the attack, according to a nearby witness. Following the …

Man Arrested and Charged in Manhattan Woman’s Stabbing Death

Manhattan, New York – A tragic discovery was made when officers found Melanie Woods, 33, stabbed to death in her East Harlem apartment on Second Avenue. The incident occurred after she failed to show up for a planned trip to California, prompting a wellness check by law enforcement. Authorities revealed that Woods had suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest and cuts to her neck, leading to her tragic demise in the bathtub. Candido Rodriguez, …

Two Charged in Manhattan Woman’s Murder After Horrifying Discovery in Duffel Bag

New York City, NY – Two individuals, Kensly Alston and Halley Tejada, face murder charges in connection with the death of 52-year-old Nadia Vitels, whose body was discovered in a duffel bag at her Manhattan apartment on March 14. The arrests came after an intensive week-long search by the New York City Police Department. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg revealed on April 18 that Alston and Tejada have been indicted on multiple charges, including …

Woman Found Dead in Manhattan Apartment After Confronting Squatters

New York City police are searching for two individuals in connection with a murder case. The victim, a 52-year-old woman named Nadia Vitel from Spain, was found dead in her mother’s Manhattan apartment. Vitel had recently arrived in the U.S. to prepare the apartment for a family friend, as it had been vacant since her mother’s passing a few months prior. Sources say that Vitel walked in on a man and a woman who had …

Manhattan Murder Mystery Unfolds: Victim Finds Squatters in Mother’s Vacant Apartment

New York, New York – In the heart of Manhattan, a murder mystery unfolds after the tragic death of Nadia Vitels, a 52-year-old woman found dead in her mother’s apartment. Police sources have disclosed that the Joint Fugitive Task Force is actively seeking two suspects linked to the case, shedding light on the chilling events that transpired in the Kips Bay neighborhood. Vitels, who had recently traveled from Spain to prepare the vacant apartment for …

Subway Passengers Targeted in Violent Attacks at Queens and Manhattan Stations

New York City, NY – In the latest series of violent incidents on New York City subway stations, two riders were assaulted on Tuesday. A 34-year-old man was struck in the head with a metal object in an unprovoked attack at the Grand Avenue-Newtown station in Queens around 12:50 p.m. The victim, who was on the stairs leaving the station, was targeted by a male assailant from behind. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported …

Woman Arrested for Violently Assaulting Musician in Manhattan Subway Station

New York City, NY – A woman accused of violently assaulting a musician inside a Manhattan subway station has been arrested by the NYPD. The incident, which took place earlier this month at the 34th Street–Herald Square station, resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old Amira Hunter on charges of assault. The victim, who was performing music on the station’s mezzanine around 5:45 p.m, was reportedly struck in the head by Hunter with a blunt object. …

Two More Suspects Arrested for NYPD Officers’ Assault Outside Manhattan Migrant Shelter

NEW YORK, NY – Two more suspects have been arrested in connection to the assault of an NYPD lieutenant and officer outside a Manhattan migrant shelter, according to police on Thursday. Yohenry Brito, 24, and Jandry Barros, 21, both migrants, were apprehended on Wednesday night for robbery and felony assault. The attack occurred on Saturday night when the officers tried to disperse a disorderly group outside the Candler Building on W. 42nd St. near Seventh …

Manhattan DA Bragg Defends Release of Migrants in Vicious Times Square Officer Attack

NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing criticism for his decision to release a group of migrants who allegedly attacked police officers in Times Square. Last weekend, seven suspects were arrested and charged with robbery and felony assault following a vicious attack on NYPD officers. Four of these individuals were released without bail and are now feared to have fled by bus to California using a church-affiliated migrant charity. This controversial …

Body found in luxury apartment building’s garbage chute

Manhattan, NY – Surveillance footage revealed the final moments of 24-year-old Jaclyn Elmquist before her body was discovered at the base of a garbage chute in a luxury apartment building in Manhattan. According to her cousin, Elmquist worked at Mission Staffing, a New York City-based employment agency. She was attending a party hosted by the company before she disappeared. Currently, authorities do not suspect foul play and believe Elmquist’s death was a result of falling …