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International Manhunt Ends: Suspect in Upstate New York Family Slaying Captured in Dominican Republic

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — After nearly a year-long manhunt spanning several countries, Luis Soriano, 31, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic in connection with a horrific crime scene discovered in Irondequoit, close to Rochester, New York. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed Soriano’s capture, announcing that he faces multiple serious charges, including second-degree murder. The international chase began after authorities uncovered the bodies of two adults and their two young children in the basement of a …

Driveway shooting trial ends with guilty verdict for New York man

HEBRON, N.Y. – A New York man has been found guilty of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment and tampering in a driveway shooting trial that resulted in the death of a young woman. Kevin Monahan, 66, was convicted after a car carrying 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis pulled into his driveway in Hebron, New York, mistakenly looking for a party at a different house in an area without cell service. The Washington County District Attorney, J. Anthony Jordan, …

Nazi-Stolen Art Returned to Holocaust Victim’s Heirs in New York Battle

New York City, NY – New York prosecutors have successfully returned two pieces of stolen art to the heirs of a Jewish Holocaust victim, Fritz Grünbaum. The pieces, a portrait and a painting of a girl, were part of a larger collection of 80 watercolor and pencil works by Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele. They were collected by Grünbaum in Vienna in the early 1900s. The artworks were surrendered by museums in Pittsburgh and Ohio, with …

Crime: Terrifying Nightmare on Desolate New York Highway

Driving along Interstate 88 in New York state can be an eerie and desolate experience, especially for Massachusetts drivers. Spanning 120 miles between Rotterdam and Binghamton, this highway offers little in the way of excitement. The lack of patrol by State Troopers makes it a haven for speeders, but there’s a dark history to this stretch of road that lingers in the memory of many. Three decades ago, a tragic event took place on this …

New York Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Murder of Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend After Baby Shower Tragedy

New York, NY – A Manhattan court has sentenced 43-year-old Justin Soriano to 40 years to life in prison following the fatal shooting of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Shanice Young. The incident, which took place in September 2021, occurred as Young was returning to her apartment after a baby shower, bringing to light a harrowing tale of domestic violence that ended in tragedy. The prosecution detailed how Soriano, masked and riding a motorcycle, confronted Young outside …

New York Community Reels as Father Arrested for Tragic Double Homicide of Son and Girlfriend

Syracuse, NY — In a tragic development that has stunned the local community, a 43-year-old New York father has been charged with the murder of his 11-year-old son and his girlfriend. Authorities allege that David Huff committed the horrendous act using a shotgun in their Syracuse home. The city was engulfed in horror as the details emerged of the killings at the family’s residence located on Roney Road. Expressions of grief and disbelief resonated throughout …

Pioneering Journalist David Diaz Dies at 82, Leaving Legacy of Diversity and Dedication in New York City News

NEW YORK — David Diaz, a stalwart of journalism whose career spanned three decades in New York City, died last week at the age of 82. Renowned for his incisive reporting on pivotal events such as the 9/11 attacks and multiple presidential elections, Diaz was a trailblazer who became the first Hispanic anchor at a major New York television station, enhancing diversity and setting a significant precedent in broadcast journalism. Born in Puerto Rico in …

New York Community Shaken by Brutal Killing of Infant by Father Over Paternity Doubts

Nassau County, NY – A local community is reeling after the recent arrest of a 20-year-old father, charged with the murder of his two-month-old daughter, Liseyda Rabanales-Barrios, following her death from severe injuries last week. This incident has stirred significant concern and sorrow across the area. Authorities report that Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin, the father, initially claimed that the infant’s injuries were accidental, suggesting she had fallen off a bed. However, investigation details reveal a starkly different …

David Johansen, Iconic New York Dolls Frontman and Buster Poindexter Creator, Dies at 75 After Cancer Battle

New York, NY — David Johansen, the mesmerizing frontman of the pivotal proto-punk group New York Dolls and artist behind the exuberant alter ego Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75. Johansen’s stepdaughter, Leah Hennessey, announced that he passed away in his New York City home surrounded by his family, music, and flowers, following a prolonged battle with cancer and a recently diagnosed brain tumor. Born in 1950 in Staten Island, Johansen was raised in …

Months-Long Manhunt Ends in Dramatic Arrest of Philadelphia Murder Suspect in New York

GREENBURGH, NY – After a prolonged search that started in November, New York State Police have apprehended a man linked to a murder in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Tuesday. The suspect, Geovanni Otero, is accused of the grim killing of Melody Rivera, his ex-girlfriend, whose body was uncovered in a Philadelphia park shortly after she was reported missing. Rivera, 29, was last seen on the night of Halloween in 2024, sparking an immediate and intense …