Zohran Kwame Mamdani, an Indian-Ugandan-American politician, was born in Uganda to Indian-descended parents. He has a background in housing counseling and music, notably as an artist. A Democrat, he became a New York State Assembly member in 2021 and will assume office as New York City mayor in 2026.
Buffalo, New York’s Kidane Haile held without bail
Kidane Haile, 30, worked as a college financial aid advisor for the University at Buffalo. On October 18, 2025, he allegedly killed his girlfriend Kathleen "Katie" Carrig and set fire to their apartment while she and their 4-day-old son Noah Craig were inside.
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Robert Pattinson’s ‘Die My Love’ co-star Jennifer Lawrence wears witch’s hat in New York City
Jennifer Lawrence attended a festive event in New York City on October 26, 2025, wearing a witch's hat and a stylish outfit. Born in Kentucky, she pursued acting after being discovered in NYC. She married Cooke Maroney in 2019 and has two children. Her film "Die My Love," starring Robert Pattinson, premiered at Cannes in May 2025.
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13 things about Miss Connecticut USA 2025 Jenna Hofmann
Jenna M. Hofmann, an American real estate agent and beauty queen from Long Island, New York, has competed in multiple pageants, including Miss New York Teen USA and Miss Connecticut USA, the latter of which she won in 2025. She holds a degree in communications from Sacred Heart University and is dedicated to youth advocacy.
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13 things about Staten Island, New York’s Peter Giunta
Peter Robert Giunta, an alumnus of Susan E. Wagner High School, is a political activist from Staten Island. He served as chief of staff to Michael W. Reilly Jr. and held various positions within the Staten Island Republican Party. Giunta's career ended controversially in 2025 due to leaked racist messages.
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13 things about Albany, New York’s Lorenz Kraus
Lorenz F. Kraus of Albany, New York was arrested in 2025 after he confessed to killing his parents Franz Kraus and Teresa Kraus, who disappeared without a trace in 2017.
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13 things about Towson, Maryland’s Luigi Mangione
Luigi Nicholas Zannino Mangione is a 26-year-old Italian-American data engineer from Maryland, noted for his academic achievements and contributions to game development. His life took a dramatic turn following a series of events, including a back surgery, a trespassing arrest, and eventually being charged with the murder of Brian Thompson in December 2024.
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Poughkeepsie, New York’s Timothy Clark arrested in Groton, Connecticut, arraigned in New London
Timothy D. Clark, 38, of Poughkeepsie, New York was arrested in Groton, Connecticut on September 12, 2025. He was charged with criminal attempt to commit sexual assault in the second degree, criminal attempt to commit injury or risk of injury to, or impairing morals of children, enticing a minor and harmful communication with a minor.
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Camden, New Jersey’s Everton Thomas arrested in Buffalo, New York
Everton Thomas, 41, of Camden, New Jersey and Sherrie Parker, 41, are the parents of Deshawn Thomas, 22. Everton allegedly fatally shot Harold Miller Jr. of Deptford Township, New Jersey and asked his wife and son to dismember the victim's body.
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Colonie, New York’s John Rudat protects 2 women from attackers in Dresden
John Rudat, 21, of Colonie, New York protected two women being harassed by two men in Dresden, Germany on August 24, 2025. Rudat was stabbed in the face allegedly by one of the suspects.
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