Elliot Resnick, a former chief editor of The Jewish Press, was arrested in New York City on Thursday for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He is accused of grabbing and holding the arm of a Capitol police sergeant and entering the building with a group that rushed up the stairs. Prior to the riot, Resnick had posted on social media questioning the 2020 election results. He is one of more than 300 people arrested in connection with the incident.
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Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist who drove a truck along a popular bike path in 2017, killing eight people, will not face the death penalty after a jury in New York City was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury deliberated for four days before deciding that Saipov, a 35-year-old Uzbekistan citizen, will receive an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Saipov's lawyers argued that he was mentally ill and had been radicalized by ISIS propaganda, while prosecutors argued that he was a cold-blooded killer who had planned the attack for months.
Two gay men, John Umberger and Julio Ramirez, were found dead with their bank accounts drained after leaving New York City bars last year. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the deaths as homicides due to "drug-facilitated theft." The mother of Umberger believes her son was drugged and robbed before being found dead. The police are investigating if the deaths are connected to a string of robberies and assaults in Hell's Kitchen.
A powerful storm system is sweeping into the Northeast, bringing winter weather alerts to nearly 50 million people. Boston and New York City could see up to 6 inches of snow, potentially making it the biggest snow event of the season for New York City. The storm is also affecting the Southern Plains and Michigan, with some facing a sixth consecutive day without power. Residents in the Northeast are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is under investigation for lying to a Seattle judge about working for Goldman Sachs during a 2017 court appearance. The investigation began when his Florida address was found inside a rental car used by a suspect in an ATM skimming investigation. During the hearing, Santos spoke in support of the suspect, claiming his parents had been sending money to ensure he had a place to stay if released on bail. Santos has not yet commented on the audio or the investigation.
A 4-foot alligator was discovered in Brooklyn's Prospect Park by a park maintenance staff member on Sunday. It is believed to be suffering from cold shock due to its native warm, tropical climate, and it is unclear how it ended up in the park. The alligator is now being evaluated and cared for by the Animal Care Centers of NYC, and the public is being reminded that it is illegal to keep wild animals as pets.
A new study published in Nature Aging has found that people of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories. The study found that eating fewer calories appears to slow the pace of aging and increase longevity in healthy adults. The study's main take-home message is that it is possible to slow the pace of biological aging and that it may be beneficial for people of normal weight to restrict their calorie intake.
A domestic king pigeon, nicknamed Flamingo, was found in Madison Square Park last week and taken in by the Wild Bird Fund. It was likely dyed pink with hair dye and released into the wild, making it more vulnerable to predators and unable to find food. Despite the Fund's efforts, the bird died on Tuesday, likely due to inhaling toxins from the dye. This incident has sparked a renewed call for people to not release domestic birds into the wild.