Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole Victims’ families speak in court as Heuermann was imprisoned for killing spree that spanned decades The Guardian - US · Jun 17
'The Perfect Victim': How a Stranger Turned a Woman's Facebook Post Into a Multi-Year Stalking Nightmare A Long Island nurse's attempt to sell an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace led to a three-year stalking ordeal, culminating in the arrest of her tormentor. International Business Times UK · May 27
Gilgo Beach murders latest: Victims’ families say they are ‘glad this over’ as Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to 8 deaths ‘We definitely accept the plea,’ a relative of one of the victims told reporters The Independent UK · Apr 8
A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up The Independent UK · Mar 15
New York town bans email and phone complaints after being inundated online The policy comes after officials claimed they were besieged by online grievances that have turned out to be unfounded The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
Man arrested by Ice dies in jail cell in Long Island, New York Officials in Nassau county confirmed death of 42-year-old man to Newsday but declined to share details The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025
Lawsuits are piling up as weight-loss drug users report losing their sight: ‘I definitely wouldn’t have taken it’ Edward Fanelli, 57, shared his regrets about taking Ozempic after he was diagnosed with a rare eye condition. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Media Mogul Charles F. Dolan Dies At 98 Charles F. Dolan, cable broadcasting pioneer and founder of HBO and Cablevision, leaves a lasting legacy in the media industry. Top News · Dec 29, 2024
Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98 The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
New York Cop Back on Duty Earning Six Figures After Permanently Injuring Toddler in Suspected DUI Crash: 'No Remorse' The police officer's colleagues broke protocol to ensure he would not have to take a breathalyzer test. Latin Times · Dec 19, 2024
The Yankees had the best response after the banned fan complained about losing his World Series tickets Well done, Yankees. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2024
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Pro-Palestinian protester wearing keffiyeh charged with violating New York face mask ban Man was arrested during protest in front of Orthodox synagogue near borough of Queens The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024
New York officials to release new renderings of possible Gilgo Beach victim Law enforcement officials are set to release new information about one of the victims whose remains were found along a coastal highway in New York’s Long Island more than a decade ago, a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024 A man pleads guilty in a shooting outside then-US Rep. Zeldin's New York home Authorities say a 20-year-old gang member has pleaded guilty in a drive-by shooting that wounded two rival gang members in front of the New York home of then-U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024 Former top aide to Kathy Hochul charged with acting as Chinese agent Prosecutors allege Linda Sun used her power in New York Executive Chamber to act at the request of PRC and CCP officials
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024 A family gathered to sell their late mother’s home. Then a will dispute turned into a murder-suicide Joseph DeLucia, 59, shot and killed his brother, two sisters and niece before turning the gun on himself, police say
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Gilgo Beach suspect charged with more murders after cops find twisted ‘blueprint’ of killings Rex Heuermann, 60, of Massapequa Park, was arraigned in a Long Island courtroom Thursday in the July 2003 dismemberment death of Jessica Taylor and the November 1993 death of Sandra Costilla
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024 Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer faces new charge days after search of his Long Island home Rex Heuermann, 60, who has been held without bail since his arrest on July 13, has pleaded not guilty to four murder charges
The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2024 New York man pleads guilty to running ‘Breaking Bad-style’ meth lab ‘Brilliant’ scientist Matthew Leshinsky turned himself in after calling the police to report a burglary at his lab in Suffolk county
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2024 Rick Pitino Stands Behind Brutally Blunt Criticism of St. John’s Players The Red Storm coach didn’t regret going scorched earth on his players earlier this week.
The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2024 An ex-congressman or a publicity-shy Republican: who will replace George Santos? Immigration is key issue in special election as Tom Suozzi takes on Mazi Pilip in New York race that could be bellwether for November
Roll Call · Dec 14, 2023 At the Races: Gerrywhatnow? - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Rex Heuermann investigated for two other Gilgo Beach murders It took years for the remains of Karen Vergata and Valerie Mack to be identified and – as of yet – Rex Heuermann has not been charged with their murders
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Rex Heuermann’s ‘disturbing’ online behaviour days before Gilgo Beach arrest revealed With no arrests made in connection to the deaths of seven victims, Commissioner Harrison said that he cannot rule out the possibility that there is still another serial killer on the loose