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Fourth victim, 30, dies after being mowed down by accused drunk driver in July 4th NYC horror crash
July 11, 2024 | 7:07pmEmily Ruiz, 40, died of her injuries five days after the horrific July 4 crash.
Firebug tries to torch Hatzalah ambulance that serves Jewish community in possible NYC hate crime: video
July 11, 2024 | 5:11pmThe arsonist strolled along the sidewalk – holding what appears to be a can in his hand – before setting fire to the Lower East Side Hatzalah Emergency Medical Services...
Accused drunk driver in July 4th horror crash held in protective custody: 'You're a freaking coward'
July 10, 2024 | 5:48pmThe self-proclaimed addict accused of plowing over 11 people in a horrific Fourth of July crash is being held in protective custody -- a decision that drew outrage from victims' loved...
Fatal NYC victim of suspected DWI holiday horror wreck dreamt she was hit by truck: family
July 6, 2024 | 3:25pmThe third fatal victim of a drunk driver who barreled into a July 4 celebration on the Lower East Side was a disabled woman who told her mom she felt...
Accused holiday horror DWI driver ordered held without bail after NYC crash killed 3
July 6, 2024 | 11:24amThe alleged drunk driver accused of mowing down 11 people at a Fourth of July celebration on the Lower East Side was ordered held without bail Saturday.
11-year-old survivor of deadly July 4th NYC crash faces long road to recovery
July 5, 2024 | 5:24pmThe youngest victim of Thursday's horrific Lower East Side crash has returned from the hospital with his mother after narrowly escaping with their lives.
Grieving relative of mom, son killed in NYC July 4th crash tells suspected drunk driver 'own up to what you did'
July 5, 2024 | 2:01pmA grieving man whose mother and brother were among the three July Fourth partygoers killed in a horrific Lower East Side crash wants the suspected drunken driver to fess up.
At least 3 dead after alleged drunk driver mows down 10 pedestrians at NYC 4th of July party: 'Can't get the screaming out of my head'
July 4, 2024 | 10:09pmA suspect was taken into custody after allegedly mowing down seven pedestrians in New York, cops confirmed Thursday night.
NYC cafe owner mocked by two laughing vandals defacing his $16K dining shed
June 25, 2024 | 8:09amKaiser Richter confronted the vandals outside his Lower East Side cafe.
Fillmore East plaque vanishes from NYC building, sparking rock'n'roll mystery where Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers graced the stage
June 24, 2024 | 6:35pmA metal plaque commemorating the Fillmore East — one of the most storied, iconic venues in music history — has vanished from the site of the long-shuttered Lower East Side...
Tech CEO's ex-assistant convicted in grisly dismemberment murder as jury doesn't buy 'unconditional love' defense
June 24, 2024 | 5:29pmTyrese Haspil, 25, was found guilty of first-degree murder — and now faces up to life in prison.
NYC tech mogul killed by assistant over fear girlfriend would leave him if she learned he embezzled from boss: attorney
June 21, 2024 | 7:32pmAn assistant to a wealthy New York CEO killed the business mogul out of "unconditional love" for his girlfriend because he feared that she would leave him.
Chilling last words of beheaded tech CEO revealed as killer testifies about lavish gifts he gave to French lover
June 17, 2024 | 6:23pmTyrese Haspil, 25, testified in Manhattan court after allegedly killing mentor Fahim Saleh in his Lower East Side apartment building in July 2020.
Protege who beheaded CEO boss planned birthday for girlfriend despite knowing he wouldn't get away with alleged $400K theft: witness
June 12, 2024 | 7:29pmA protege who beheaded his tech CEO boss knew he'd get caught but still planned the "most memorable birthday" for the French exchange student who took his virginity.
A chic loft in the NYC building that birthed The Velvet Underground lists for $1.79M
June 11, 2024 | 1:38pmWelsh musician John Cale, now 82, once called this building his home for $25 a month -- and it's where he joined forces with Lou Reed to form the group.
Man slashed in brawl outside bowling alley -- one of three violent Manhattan street attacks in under two hours
June 10, 2024 | 3:04pmA 21-year-old man was slashed in the neck during a violent brawl outside a Lower East Side bowling alley early Monday -- one of three violent Manhattan street attacks within...
Assistant beheaded tech CEO so girlfriend wouldn't find out he stole $400K from employer and leave him: lawyers
May 24, 2024 | 7:06pmA tech CEO’s personal assistant claims he beheaded his boss in a crime of passion, his attorney argued Friday.
NYC's best new selfie spots include 'Alice in Wonderland' garden, historic theater
May 20, 2024 | 6:46pmThe city is ready for its close-up.
Straphanger slashed on Manhattan subway station — with attacker still at large
May 19, 2024 | 2:42pmA 36-year-old woman is in stable condition after being slashed by a blade-wielding madman in a Lower East Side subway station early Sunday morning, the NYPD said.
Man, 34, stabbed steps from Lower East Side subway station: cops
May 15, 2024 | 7:47amThe victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.