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NYC shooter who killed 16-year-old ‘peacemaker’ rode to killing in Citi Bike basket, ID’d by his Air Jordans: court docs
The teen shooter who fatally gunned down a 16-year-old “peacemaker” in Soho rode to the killing in a Citi Bike basket and was identified in part by his distinctive Air Jordans, according to court documents. Henry Thomas was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge in Manhattan Criminal Court Saturday in the May 7 murder of Makhi Brown, who was killed a half a block from the charter school he attended, officials said. The 19-year-old gunman was captured on camera wearing “distinctive black Air Jordans with red and yellow trim,” and getting into the Citi Bike basket before the shooting, according to the...
Cold Front Will Trigger Storms After Summer Preview
Clouds will linger on Sunday, May 19, followed by afternoon breaks of sun. Monday, May 20 will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the mid-70s. It will be even warmer on Tuesday, May 21 with sunny skies, helping the mercury climb into the low 80s with calm winds. Expect...
Newark, New Jersey, woman killed in Pa. Turnpike crash
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police identified the rider as Kimberly Toliver, 49, of Newark, N.J. PSP...
Woman Robbed Salvation Army, Assaulted Employee: Newark PD
At 4 p.m., police responded to the Salvation Army Thrift Shop and Donation Center at 74 Pennington St. in Newark on a report of a robbery, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The woman attempted to leave the store with $100 in merchandise without paying for it, so...
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors said. Police have said the 66-year-old actor — known for his roles in “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Fargo,” among other performances — was walking in Manhattan on May 8 when a stranger punched him in the face. Police arrested a man Friday in connection with the assault, three days after having released a photo of the suspect.
Knife-wielding maniac who allegedly smashed windshield of NYPD patrol car with cops inside before attacking them released by judge
A knife-wielding maniac who smashed a NYPD cruiser’s windshield as a pair of cops sat inside and then punched them as they tried to arrest him in the Bronx last month has been released by a judge, The Post has learned. Patrick Young was holding a large knife when he allegedly ran up to the patrol car around 5 p.m. April 23 in Bedford Park. He dropped the knife and punched the driver’s side window repeatedly causing it to break, law enforcement sources said at the time. Ex-con who allegedly attacked autistic NYC Stop & Shop worker, 20, released without bail: ‘Innocent...
Suspected protester spotted scaling George Washington Bridge causing traffic delays
At least one man was spotted scaling the George Washington Bridge Saturday afternoon — causing traffic delays as the NYPD attempted to coral the climber. Police called for airbags and could be seen on the south side of the Manhattan tower as they tried to get the person. The incident unfolded just before noon and caused at least 90 minutes worth of delays due to the police activity, the Port Authority wrote on X. Barge crashes into Texas bridge, causing oil spill, road and rail closures Cargo ship that caused Baltimore Key Bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER There were initial reports of as many as three people climbing the bridge, according to an FDNY spokesman. The NYPD would not confirm or deny whether the climber was a protester or an emotionally disturbed person. “There’s no flags, no banners, no statements in connection to any protests,” an NYPD spokesman said Saturday afternoon, noting authorities will have more information once the climber is in custody. About three and a half hours after the incident began, one person who had been scaling the span surrendered without incident, police said. For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
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