US Marshals arrest Huntington, New York’s Josue Zepeda-Padilla in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Josue Zepeda-Padilla, a 27-year-old illegal immigrant and member of MS-13, was implicated in a violent incident involving a 15-year-old boy in Huntington Station, NY, on January 6, 2024. The group assaulted the boy, leading to serious injuries. Arrested in March 2025, Zepeda-Padilla faces multiple felony charges.

Nadia Marcinko biography: 13 things about Slovak pilot also known as Global Girl

Nadia Marcinko, a Slovak pilot and flight instructor, is linked to Jeffrey Epstein as a co-conspirator and former assistant. Fluent in English and Slovak, she previously worked as a fashion model. Despite accusations, she gained immunity from prosecution in 2008. Now 39, she continues her aviation career and education.

13 things about New York City actor Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg was an actor born in New York City to Jewish parents Michael Trachtenberg from Germany and Lana Trachtenberg from Russia.

New York’s Anthony Wright, Daniel Soto arrested in connection with Patchogue girl’s disappearance

Daniel Soto of Bay Shore, Islip and Anthony Wright of Amityville, Babylon are accused of abusing the teenage daughter of Frank Gervasi of Patchogue, Brookhaven.

Amherst, New York teacher Geoffrey Testa charged with production of CSAM

Geoffrey J. Testa, 24, of Amherst, New York charged with production of child sexual abuse material and our counts of solicitation of a minor.

What Bronx, New York’s Waldo Mejia did to Caleb Rijos

Caleb Rijos, a 14-year-old student from the Bronx, was fatally stabbed on January 10, 2025, allegedly by 29-year-old Waldo Mejia. Despite emergency care, Caleb died shortly after the attack. Mejia, with a history of violence and mental health issues, faces charges including second-degree murder and previous arrests for various crimes.

Nichole Schmidt biography: 10 things about missing persons advocate from Blue Point, New York

Nichole Schmidt, mother of Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, is an advocate for missing persons and president of the Gabby Petito Foundation. After Gabby's murder by Brian Laundrie, Schmidt has focused on raising awareness of domestic violence and has pursued legal actions against those involved. She is also an artist.

Brooklyn, New York’s Jason Sargeant accused of stabbing Imani-Ciara Pizarro in Manhattan

Jason Sargeant, 28, was arrested for allegedly stabbing Imani-Ciara Pizarro, 26, after attacking her at Grand Central subway station in Manhattan on December 25, 2024. He also slashed a 42-year-old man's wrist. Sargeant faces multiple charges and has a history of arrests for violent offenses.

Dr. Anthony Fauci biography: 20 things about immunologist born in Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American immunologist born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Cornell University and joined the NIH in 1968, eventually becoming NIAID director in 1984. A key public health advisor to U.S. presidents, he received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and public health.

Guatemala’s Sebastian Zapeta accused of burning woman on subway train in Brooklyn, New York

Sebastian Zapeta Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan, entered the U.S. illegally and was recently living in New York City. On December 22, 2024, he allegedly murdered a woman by setting her on fire in the subway. Zapeta was arrested with a lighter in his possession and charged with murder.