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A six-decade-old cold case has finally been solved. Fair Lawn Police released a statement on Tuesday confirming that notorious “Torso Killer” Richard Cottingham confessed to murdering Alys Eberhardt in September of 1965.   The body of the 18-year-old nursing student was found in her home by her father. She had been...

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, was captured by the United States government on January 3, 2026. He has been held in New York City since landing on United States soil. Since his capture, we have seen two different groups outside the courthouse–those who disagree with his capture, and those celebrating...

In December of 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs filed an appeal demanding his immediate release from prison. He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, and was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison, a $500,000 fine, and five years of supervision following his release. Combs...

In June 2019, New York passed the “Green Light” law, which took effect on December 19, 2019. This law protects undocumented immigrants by allowing them to obtain a driver’s license without requiring proof of U.S. citizenship. With this law, immigrants have been able to obtain a license, allowing them to...

Recently, Kevin Lynch, a musician and theater enthusiast, filed a class action lawsuit against Playwrights Horizons for allegedly charging prices for tickets based on the color of one’s skin, making it more expensive to buy a ticket if you are not part of a certain demographic. The issue arose from...

On November 19th, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, after successfully passing through the House and Senate. The Transparency Act requires the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, communications, documents, and other materials related to Jeffrey Epstein...

As the new year approaches, the New York City mayoral election winner, Zohran Mamdani, has focused heavily on prepping his new administration for the road ahead. With many watchful eyes on the controversial progressive policies Mamdani hopes to implement, his plans for a Safety Agency have raised the most eyebrows....

On December 14th, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home with multiple stab wounds. They were discovered by their youngest child, Romy, who reported the murders to the police. Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, was arrested that...

In a recent decision, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that will change how small businesses procure their liquor. The law was signed today, December 12th, and will take effect 90 days later, on March 12th, 2026. According to Marianne Buttenschon, who is an assemblywoman who...

Last Monday, December 8th, Wendy Davis, also known by their stage name Wenne Alton Davis, was struck by an SUV driver while crossing an intersection in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the police responded to a call at 8:54 p.m. on Monday that a resident of Forest Hills,...

Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor-Elect of New York City, has decided to live in the Gracie Mansion. The mansion located in Manhattan was the home of several previous mayors, dating back to 1799 when it was constructed. Mamdani announced his decision to relocate to the mansion on social media with the...

A 68-year-old man named Trevor Samuels died Friday after being hit by a moped rider while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of 93rd Avenue and 168th Street. The driver of the moped, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez Buleje, stayed...

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