Jerome Anixter, a 60-year-old real estate agent from Brooklyn, was filmed launching a racist tirade aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on October 22, 2026, while intoxicated. He was removed by police at JFK Airport and charged with several offenses. Delta Airlines condemned his behavior and apologized to passengers for the delay.
Haverstraw, New York’s Victor Romero accused of killing Valley Cottage’s Koran Irvine in Manhattan
Former NYPD detective Victor Romero, 62, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting 46-year-old Con Edison employee Koran Irvine during an October 20, 2026 road rage incident near the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan. Irvine was struck in the shoulder and neck and pronounced dead at Englewood Hospital.
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Palisades, New York native Hayden Panetierre dies in Greenville, South Carolina
Hayden Panettiere was an American actor and singer known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." Born in Palisades, New York, she faced mental health challenges, including postpartum depression. She published her book "This Is Me: A Reckoning" before her untimely death in 2026, which revealed her bisexuality.
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Towson, Maryland’s Luigi Mangione admits to killing Brian Thompson
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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Lancashire’s Jack Catterall decisions Brooklyn, New York’s Shakhram Giyasov in Giza
Jack Catterall became the World Boxing Association Regular Welterweight Champion on May 23, 2026, after defeating Shakhram Giyasov at "Glory in Giza" in Egypt. The bout's judges scored it favorably for Catterall, improving his record to 33-2, while Giyasov’s first loss brought him to 17-1.
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BKB champ Rolando Dy KOs Brooklyn, New York’s Paul Malignaggi in Manchester
Rolando Gabriel Dy successfully defended his Bare Knuckle Boxing Super Welterweight World Championship title at "BKB 54: Mayhem in Manchester" by defeating Paul Malignaggi via knockout in the second round. Dy’s performance solidifies his status as a top fighter and a proud representative of the Philippines in global combat sports.
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Massapequa Park, New York’s Rex Heuermann admits he killed 8 women
Rex Heuermann, 62, pleaded guilty to murdering eight women whose remains were found on Long Island. The former architect admitted to strangling his victims over 17 years. Under a plea deal, he faces life without parole and will cooperate with the FBI, providing long-awaited closure to the victims' grieving families.
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US Marshals arrest Donovan Berry in Buffalo, New York, Naveah Jackson in Pine Hills, Buffalo
U.S. Marshals recently captured two high-profile fugitives in multi-state operations. In Buffalo, Donovan Berry was arrested for a Texas bar shooting. Meanwhile, in Florida, authorities apprehended Naveah Jackson following a dangerous 19-mile chase in New York. Both arrests highlight the successful coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement.
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Albany, New York’s Jonathan Munafo arrested in Richmond, Virginia
Jonathan J. Munafo, a January 6 defendant pardoned by Donald Trump, was arrested in Virginia for violating release conditions. Though pardoned for assaulting a police officer, Munafo remains under supervision for a 2022 Michigan threats case. He now faces a federal hearing after allegedly absconding from supervision in New York.
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13 things about Miss Global Philippines 2026 Valerie Pawid West
Valerie Claire Pawid West, the first beauty queen from Ifugao, Philippines, has represented the country in various pageants, including Miss Universe Philippines and Miss World Philippines. A biomedical engineering graduate, she is also a musculoskeletal researcher, EMT, singer, and martial artist, actively involved in multiple competitions and esteemed organizations.
