A manhunt is underway following a horrific incident in Times Square, New York, where a man was set on fire early this morning. The New York Police Department (NYPD) is urgently searching for a suspect, per ABC 7 News.
Officers responded to a 911 call at 3:55 a.m. after reports of a person on fire at the intersection of 41st Street and 7th Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, a 49-year-old man told them that a male suspect approached him. The suspect threw a liquid on him and then set him on fire. The victim suffered burns to his face and arms. He was quickly taken to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Authorities have reported that the suspect was wearing blue clothing. However, no other details about the suspect are available at this time. The NYPD is continuing its investigation and are working to identify the perpetrator.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
A man is recovering Sunday after being set on fire near Times Square as police search for a suspect https://t.co/j407ejV5F7
It looks like fans are having mixed feelings about Selena Gomez giving a homeless man $20 for food. The video captured by TMZ appears to be gaining much attraction across X (formerly known as Twitter). According to TMZ, the New York City homeless man was given the money after requesting it from the singer as she stopped to greet fans. Reports say Gomez didn’t have any cash, leading her to ask her bodyguard to take care of it. In the video, the singer’s bodyguard is seen rummaging through a stack of money, pulling out $20, and handing it to a homeless man.
It appears fans have mixed reactions about this gesture. One person wrote, “so [much] money and only $20.”
Other commenters applauded her kind gesture, as one person said,
“It puts money in someone pocket that’s theres giving the man the ability to make his own choices what to do with the money. It’s a small amount but that’s not the point it’s about giving someone the choice hold the $ or spend look at both sides.”
A man was apprehended this week for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old girl in Queens. 32-year-old Peter Vonderhofen threatened the child’s mother with a knife before fleeing the scene. The New York Post reported that he told the mother
“give me your baby or I’ll stab you!”
Luckily the mother and toddler weren’t harmed and the man was caught by officials 30 min following the incident.
After his arrest, investigators connected Peter Vonderhofen to two armed robberies closeby the same intersection within 24 hours. He allegedly stole a 44-year-old woman’s purse at knifepoint on Oct. 2
The following evening, Peter Vonderhofen allegedly approached a 49-year-old man from behind, grabbed him, and stole his cell phone while showing a knife. Both robberies occurred at the same location.
The man was charged with first-degree robbery for both encounters. He also faces charges of attempted second-degree kidnapping, third-degree weapon possession, endangering a child under 17, and second-degree menacing.
The MTA may owe $90 million after a train ran over a drunk man on the tracks, severely injuring him. He won a significant lawsuit from the incident that occurred back in 2018. According to the New York Post, the man lost a leg, hip joint, and the majority of his arm following the encounter.
Although the 56-year-old man from Brooklyn fell onto the tracks while drunk, his lawyer argued he deserved the payout since the train driver had enough time to avoid the accident.
Ira Newman, the attorney said,
“This is a matter of public safety… This accident never would have happened had the train operator timely pulled an emergency brake according to the MTA’s own rules and regulations when seeing people alerting him to someone on the tracks.”
Lamont Powell fell onto the tracks at Broadway Junction subway station on June 30, 2018, after drinking. His lawyer stated the train operator had hundreds of feet to stop before the collision due to him falling to
“the far end of the tracks away from where the trains enter.”
The train operator had passengers on the platform waving to stop the train as it entered the station. A Brazilian witness returned from Brazil to testify about their actions to prevent the accident. An ex-MTA engineer informed the jury that a train going 16 miles per hour requires about 110 feet to stop, while the operator had approximately 360 feet to halt before hitting Powell.
During the trial, the attorney mentioned he should have braked for anything on the tracks. Now, Powell, with no relatives and unable to work, will live in supportive housing.
Almost a year after the incident that caused his injuries, Powell filed a lawsuit against the MTA.
A man, 26-year-old Daqua Lameek Ritter, has been charged after he allegedly shot his transgender lover, addressed in court as Dime Doe, after his girlfriend discovered their affair, per The Telegraph.
Prosecutors say, Ritter, who often depended on 24-year-old Doe, for transportation, enticed her to drive to a secluded area in Allendale, South Carolina. He then allegedly shot her three times to keep their affair from being revealed further.
The Court Proceedings
During the court proceedings that began on Tuesday, it was revealed that Delasia Green, Ritter’s girlfriend, discovered the affair between him and Doe a month before the murder. Reports say once she learned this, she used a homophobic slur against him, which made him “extremely upset,” according to the prosecution.
Ritter, facing charges of
“murder as a hate crime and using a firearm in the commission of a hate crime,”
divided his time between South Carolina for work and New York with his family and girlfriend. Initially, he told Ms. Green that he and Doe were cousins, but as they got closer during his South Carolina visits, Ms. Green started to sense that something was off.
Ms. Green discovered text messages on Ritter’s phone from an unknown number discussing
“getting a room,”
assuming they were from Ms. Doe. When confronted, Ritter dismissed her concerns about his sexuality.
Assistant US attorney Ben Garner informed the federal jury that Ritter killed Ms. Doe to silence her after learning she had disclosed their relationship to a friend.
On the day of Ms. Doe’s death in August 2019, they were stopped by the police for an unknown reason. Two and a half hours later, officials discovered her lifeless in the driver’s seat of her car, parked in a secluded driveway. Witness Kordell Jenkins reportedly saw Ritter dump his bag into a fire and asked Jenkins to get rid of a small gun on the same day.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
FYI: <<Man shot trans lover after his girlfriend found out, US court hears Prosecutors claim 26-year-old man killed 24-year-old to 'silence' them after he became 'enraged' over revelation of affair>>https://t.co/r4B4nxA2ko
A man in New York City died in police custody on Friday after he headbutted a paramedic, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD), per Fox News.
The 49-year-old man had called EMS for help after being injured in a car accident earlier that morning. However, he refused medical treatment and became combative when EMS workers tried to take him to the hospital.
During the struggle, the man headbutted a 33-year-old first responder. Eventually, the man was transported to a nearby hospital where he was taken into police custody. Sadly, he later passed away while receiving medical care.
The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division, which examines cases involving the use of police force, is currently investigating the incident. The man’s identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
Man dies in NYPD custody at Bronx hospital after headbutting first responder: police https://t.co/61NuMesFjV
A woman from Staten Island has filed a lawsuit against a deli and its owner after an incident in which she was dragged by her hair into the street, reports HuffPost. Jasmine Adams, 35, claims that the altercation occurred because the deli cashier mistook her for being transgender. The lawsuit alleges assault and battery, stating that the cashier became frustrated during a misunderstanding over a purchase of marijuana and proceeded to call Adams a “transvestite.” The cashier has not been publicl identified.
Video footage obtained by HuffPost shows a man in a white Denver Nuggets jersey dragging Adams by her hair and kicking her as spectators react in shock.
In the video, a person can be heard saying,
“You don’t need to be doing all that.”
Adams, in an interview with the New York Daily News, explained that she had entered the deli to purchase marijuana for a friend. Although marijuana is legal in New York City, only a few licensed establishments are allowed to sell it. Adams claimed that the cashier mistook her attempt to clarify the purchase for haggling and threw the marijuana on the ground when she paid.
The woman told the news outlet,
“I said it wasn’t about the price and that I was just trying to figure out what I was buying,”
after revealing that she was purchasing the marijuana for a friend and contacted her friend to confirm the price of $40.
According to Adams, when she refused to pick up the marijuana, the cashier began yelling at her and accused her of trying to get him fired when she asked for a refund. The lawsuit alleges that the cashier then called Adams a “transvestite” after noticing a pride flag on her watchband. He allegedly maced her and dragged her outside by her hair. Adams, who identifies as bisexual, expressed her disbelief at the cashier’s actions, stating that he had no right to become physical with her regardless of her gender identity. The New York City Police Department has confirmed that Adams filed a report with similar details to her lawsuit, and an investigation is ongoing.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
From the Florida of NYC:
Staten Island Deli Clerk Allegedly Assaulted Woman He Mistook As Trans https://t.co/ggi1q7mtu4
In a recent incident, Cher faced accusations of masterminding the abduction of her 47-year-old son, Elijah Blue Allman, last November, per OK Magaizine.
Elijah, who is also a musician, was residing in a hotel in New York, seeking to mend fences with his estranged wife, Mariangela King, while reportedly grappling with substance abuse problems. An insider suggested that Cher resorted to hiring individuals out of a deep sense of desperation and love for her son, who was going through difficult times.
“Cher thought Elijah’s wife was a bad influence who was steering Elijah down a dangerous path,”
the source revealed to a news outlet.
“She was desperate to help her son, so she did what she had to do.”
The source continued to explain that the
“Believe”
singer wouldn’t label the incident as a straightforward case of
“kidnapping,”
exactly.
“That’s an exaggeration,”
they noted.
“But she was terrified that her son might die if she didn’t get him out of there.”
They added
“Cher loves her son. Though he was a difficult kid and probably hated her at times, she did her best and took care of him financially,”
the source revealed about the 47-year-old individual who started experimenting with illegal substances like marijuana and ecstasy at the young age of 11.
“Elijah worries Cher sick, but she’d never abandon him.”
The initial report of the alleged abduction surfaced through a statement made by Mariangela to the court, as she sought to delay a divorce hearing. According to her account, on their wedding anniversary, a group of four individuals entered their hotel room and took Elijah away forcefully.
“I was told by one of the four men who took him that they were hired by (Elijah’s) mother,”
Mariangela’s court statement continued.
“I am currently unaware of my husband’s well-being or whereabouts.”
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
Cher Has Been Accused Of Hiring 4 Men To Kidnap Her Son, Elijah Blue Allman https://t.co/Wx78rCfwfY
The most populated city, a magnet for tourists due to its magnificent architecture, commercial, cultural, and financial centers. A city where you can have business and pleasure intertwined.
Famous for its iconic skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, including the Empire State, Times Square, and its radiating Central Park, amongst many other places.
Here’s a rundown of places to play and stay in NYC, the city that never sleeps:
1. The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Located in the heart of New York City, The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel merges the 24/7 excitement with the age-old glamour. It delights guests with its prime location and classic Art Deco detailing. Its Seventh Avenue location is a testament to both longevity and lavish attention to detail.
2. New York Marriott Marquis
The New York Marriott Marquis is just steps away from the City’s best summer attractions and experiences. Experience the world’s greatest New Year’s Eve party from the heart of NYC. Enjoy spacious accommodations, direct ball drop views, and celebrations to remember. Additionally, it offers an immersive dining experience featuring a 4-course meal prepared by a tiny, animated chef right before your eyes.
3. The Belvedere Hotel
One of the finest luxury hotels in Manhattan, The Belvedere is a classic Art Deco hotel in Times Square and is close to many other attractions. Located in the heart of New York City’s theater district and Hell’s Kitchen. The Belvedere Hotel in Manhattan is a hidden jewel within walking distance of Broadway’s best theaters. It impresses guests with its elegant ambiance, comfortable lodging accommodations, all complemented by a friendly and helpful staff. The Belvedere Hotel provides a relaxing retreat from the bright lights of the big city.
4. Lashevet Restaurant
Lashevet is a cute little restaurant on the Upper East Side that serves homemade food inspired by Moroccan, Israeli, and Lebanese cuisines. It offers authentic flavors, family recipes, making their food really homey-like, fresh, and cooked with love.
5. Times Square
Times Square is known for its bright neon billboards, bustling crowds, and being one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections. It is famous for its iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop, which attracts millions of visitors each year.
6. Monomono NYC
Monomono NYC is a unique, innovative Korean restaurant and nightlife destination located in the heart of the East Village. The restaurant is known for its fusion Korean cuisine, creative cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere.
7. 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Rooftops in New York City hold a special allure, offering a unique perspective on this bustling metropolis. They are urban oases where you can escape the city’s frenetic energy and find a moment of tranquility amidst the towering skyscrapers. Whether you’re sipping cocktails at a trendy rooftop bar with panoramic city views, gourmet meal with the skyline as your backdrop, or simply basking in the glow of the setting sun, NYC’s rooftops offer an elevated experience in every sense.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on August 3, 2023. The couple has not yet released the baby’s name. Rihanna announced her pregnancy in January 2023.The Barbadian singer and fashion mogul has been notoriously private about her pregnancy, but she has shared some glimpses of her journey on social media. In May, she posted a photo of herself cradling her baby bump on the cover of Vogue magazine.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been dating since 2020. They were first seen together in New York City. The couple has not yet confirmed their engagement. Congratulations to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on the birth of their son!
