Long Island Rail Road workers strike halts service, disrupting commutes for 250,000 riders. Officials urge remote work and have launched shuttle buses to ease travel.
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Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, admitting to strangling the victims and cooperating with the FBI. Sentencing is set for June 17.
Rex Heuermann, accused of the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island, is expected to change his plea to guilty at his next court appearance, potentially resolving charges involving seven victims. Initially pleading not guilty, Heuermann was linked to the crimes through DNA evidence, cellphone data, and a witness tip connecting his vehicle to one of the victims. His anticipated guilty plea marks a major development in the decades-old case that has deeply affected the Long Island community.
Crews on Long Island, New York, were actively battling multiple brush fires, exacerbated by low humidity and strong winds, as highlighted by a special weather statement from the National Weather Service. In response, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County to mobilize resources and coordinate efforts, particularly in the Pine Barrens area. While fires in Center Moriches, East Moriches, and Eastport were extinguished, efforts continued to contain the fire in Westhampton, with local fire departments and emergency services working collaboratively to manage the situation.
Key takeaways: The House of Representatives expelled GOP Rep. George Santos, setting off a competitive special election in New York’s 3rd District. The special election…
Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside his home in Hagerstown, Maryland on Friday. The U.S. Marshals Service is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Pedro Argote, 49, who is wanted in connection with the killing. Argote has ties to multiple areas outside of Maryland and the Marshals Service is asking anyone with information to contact them.
Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer for Republican Rep. George Santos of Long Island, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, implicating Santos in submitting bogus campaign finance documents. Santos' financial disclosures suggested a massive surge in income with a seven-figure salary and more than one million in the bank, raising questions about the source of his wealth. Marks' plea signals a strong case against Santos, and further investigation is expected to take place.
Rex Heuermann, the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, appeared in court Wednesday for a pre-trial conference. Heuermann is being held without bail and the trial is scheduled to begin in April 2021. Analysis of a buccal swab taken from Heuermann matches the DNA found on a pizza box allegedly discarded by Heuermann, and the District Attorney said the case could grow to include other bodies found over the years.