A suspect has been taken into custody after two men were allegedly stabbed in separate incidents near Manhattan’s Central Park, with authorities investigating whether the attacks were motivated by hate. The New York Police Department identified the suspect as a 51-year-old man and said investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attacks. One of the victims was identified as Jewish, and officials are examining a possible anti-Semitic hate crime angle. Both victims were hospitalized and are expected to survive. New York City officials condemned the incident, while police praised officers for quickly apprehending the suspect.

New York central park stabbing attack: Suspect arrested as police investigate possible hate crime


New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that his administration is consulting legal advisers over the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Netanyahu is the subject of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant over alleged crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict. Mamdani, who pledged during his mayoral campaign to enforce the ICC warrant, says the matter is now under legal review. The remarks have sparked renewed debate over international law, diplomatic immunity, and the authority of local governments in the United States.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers Netanyahu arrest during un visit | ICC warrant controversy

New York is set to become the first U.S. state to ban smart glasses across its entire court system. Beginning July 20, all camera- and microphone-equipped smart eyewear, including Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and prescription smart glasses, will be prohibited inside state, county, city, town, and village courts. Court officials say the move is aimed at preventing covert recordings of legal proceedings. Visitors, lawyers, and court staff will be required to surrender smart glasses before entering court buildings. The decision follows growing concerns over AI-powered wearable devices and comes after Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses drew attention during a recent U.S. court appearance.

New york becomes first us state to ban smart glasses in all courts over secret recording concerns

<p>The Indian Point nuclear plant in New York released millions of gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson River for more than 60 years, according to a report. A federal investigation from 1970 shows that the plant discharged an average of two to three million gallons of processed wastewater each year. Further, a recent letter to the stakeholders also confirmed that treated radioactive wastewater had been discharged into the Hudson River since almost the beginning. It stated that annual environmental and radiation reports had been submitted to federal regulators. Operations at the Indian Point nuclear plant started on September 16, 1962, and it was fully shuttered on April 30, 2021. According to the Daily Mail, which uncovered the probe into the environmental impact of the plant, processed wastewater and treated radioactive effluents were regularly released into the Hudson.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Millions of fish got trapped in the nuclear power plant's system</strong></h2><p>The investigation also showed that millions of fish died because of the plant, most of whom were sucked into the facility’s cooling system. The report also states that some chemical discharges exceeded state safety limits, and multiple incidents of chlorine releases were recorded. It warned that toxic releases could have contributed to fish deaths as well, but gaps in monitoring make it hard to confirm either scenario. When places near the discharge areas were tested, they showed measurable increases in radioactivity in water, soil, vegetation and fish.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/45-000-gallons-of-radioactive-water-from-indian-point-nuclear-plant-to-be-discharged-into-hudson-river-1759385186225"><strong>45,000 gallons of radioactive water from Indian Point nuclear plant could be discharged into Hudson River as Holtec wins lawsuit</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What Holtec International said about radioactive discharges into Hudson</strong></h2><p>Holtec International, the current owner of the plants, also admitted in a letter to the stakeholders that wastewater from the plant was released for several decades. This comes after a court approved a plan to release an additional 45,000 gallons of radioactive water per year from the defunct facility last year. Holtec bought the facility after it was closed and is now responsible for its decommissioning, which includes handling the stored wastewater and spent nuclear fuel. The reports submitted to the regulators also show that radioactive materials, like tritium and other radionuclides, were released into the Hudson following treatment processes. Holtec maintains that during its tenure, all discharges have been within limits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 1970 investigation was launched after residents raised concerns about having a nuclear power plant along the Hudson. The environmental impact was noticeable as millions of fish died, but there is no evidence to suggest that it was due to contaminants. But the functioning of the plant itself was a hazard to the aquatic life. The intake screens used to draw cooling water from the river pulled and trapped fish, and this killed an estimated 1.5 million to five million fish between 1962 and 1970. The report states that the problem was aggravated since the fish sought shelter near the structure. The investigators acknowledged that it was hard to determine the full scope of chemical releases into the Hudson River, but believe toxic material could have been suddenly released into the Hudson during accidents or operational disruptions.</p>

A 56-year-old investigation into the environmental impact of the Indian Point nuclear plant in New York has shown that millions of gallons of radioactive water were discharged into the Hudson River for years. Millions of fish died because of the physical systems of the plant.

The Indian Point nuclear plant in New York released millions of gallons of radioactive water into the Hudson River for more than 60 years, according to a report. A federal investigation from 1970 shows that the plant discharged an average of two to three million gallons of processed wastewater each year. Further, a recent letter to the stakeholders also confirmed that treated radioactive wastewater had been discharged into the Hudson River since almost the beginning. It stated that annual environmental and radiation reports had been submitted to federal regulators. Operations at the Indian Point nuclear plant started on September 16, 1962, and it was fully shuttered on April 30, 2021. According to the Daily Mail, which uncovered the probe into the environmental impact of the plant, processed wastewater and treated radioactive effluents were regularly released into the Hudson. Millions of fish got trapped in the nuclear power plant's system The investigation also showed that millions of fish died because of the plant, most of whom were sucked into the facility’s cooling system. The report also states that some chemical discharges exceeded state safety limits, and multiple incidents of chlorine releases were recorded. It warned that toxic releases could have contributed to fish deaths as well, but gaps in monitoring make it hard to confirm either scenario. When places near the discharge areas were tested, they showed measurable increases in radioactivity in water, soil, vegetation and fish. Also Read: 45,000 gallons of radioactive water from Indian Point nuclear plant could be discharged into Hudson River as Holtec wins lawsuit What Holtec International said about radioactive discharges into Hudson Holtec International, the current owner of the plants, also admitted in a letter to the stakeholders that wastewater from the plant was released for several decades. This comes after a court approved a plan to release an additional 45,000 gallons of radioactive water per year from the defunct facility last year. Holtec bought the facility after it was closed and is now responsible for its decommissioning, which includes handling the stored wastewater and spent nuclear fuel. The reports submitted to the regulators also show that radioactive materials, like tritium and other radionuclides, were released into the Hudson following treatment processes. Holtec maintains that during its tenure, all discharges have been within limits. The 1970 investigation was launched after residents raised concerns about having a nuclear power plant along the Hudson. The environmental impact was noticeable as millions of fish died, but there is no evidence to suggest that it was due to contaminants. But the functioning of the plant itself was a hazard to the aquatic life. The intake screens used to draw cooling water from the river pulled and trapped fish, and this killed an estimated 1.5 million to five million fish between 1962 and 1970. The report states that the problem was aggravated since the fish sought shelter near the structure. The investigators acknowledged that it was hard to determine the full scope of chemical releases into the Hudson River, but believe toxic material could have been suddenly released into the Hudson during accidents or operational disruptions.

<p>A 56-year-old investigation into the environmental impact of the Indian Point nuclear plant in New York has shown that millions of gallons of radioactive water were discharged into the Hudson River for years. Millions of fish died because of the physical systems of the plant.</p>

Investigation shows Indian Point nuclear plant filled Hudson with radioactive material for decades

<p>A Pakistani man on Wednesday (Apr 8) pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could have been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn, said the US Justice Department in a statement.</p><h2><strong>A plan to kill as many Jews as possible</strong></h2><p>The 21-year-old Pakistani national who had been living in Canada pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious centre in Brooklyn, New York. According to Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, the Pakistani national planned to carry out the attack on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-ghost-murmur-how-the-cia-used-secret-futuristic-tech-to-rescue-downed-us-f-15e-pilot-dude-44-bravo-amid-iran-war-1775647718461"><strong>'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war</strong></a></p><p>Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, entered his plea before US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe in federal court. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026.</p><p>According to court documents, Khan began expressing support for ISIS on social media in late 2023, distributing propaganda and communicating with others about his ideology. He was eventually in contact with two individuals he believed were fellow conspirators who were, in fact, undercover law enforcement officers. Over months of recorded communications, Khan laid out his plans in considerable detail.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Picture of 21 year old Pakistan national Muhammad Shahzeb Khan released by Quebec supreme court. He admitted to plan an Isis-Inspired attack at the Jewish Center in New York. <a href="https://t.co/5C3ql3HhnZ">https://t.co/5C3ql3HhnZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/wBrQXNp9Yx">pic.twitter.com/wBrQXNp9Yx</a></p>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/2042109157004689583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>He initially targeted Jewish centres in another US city using AR-style assault rifles before shifting his focus to New York in August 2024. His reasoning was explicit. New York, he told the undercover officers, was "perfect to target Jews" because of its large Jewish population. "Khan declared that New York City was the ‘perfect’ venue for his attack because of its large Jewish population and boasted that his plot could be the largest attack on U.S. soil since 9/11," noted Assistant AG Eisenberg.</p><p>He identified a specific enclosed area inside a Brooklyn Jewish centre as his intended kill zone, sent photographs of the location, and repeatedly pressed the officers to acquire rifles, ammunition, and hunting knives. During one exchange, he wrote that "if we succeed with our plan, this would be the largest attack on US soil since 9/11."</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/iran-s-10-point-plan-explained-compensation-sanctions-hormuz-and-more-here-s-what-tehran-wants-after-2-week-ceasefire-deal-1775620008012"><strong>Iran’s 10-point plan EXPLAINED: Compensation, sanctions, Hormuz and more, here's what Tehran wants after 2-week ceasefire deal</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CASE UPDATE from <a href="https://twitter.com/NewYorkFBI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NewYorkFBI</a>: Pakistani National Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Commit Isis-Inspired Attack at Jewish Center in New York<br><br>Learn more: <a href="https://t.co/SWh6PRkRT7">https://t.co/SWh6PRkRT7</a> <a href="https://t.co/R1nymsvs4n">pic.twitter.com/R1nymsvs4n</a></p>&mdash; FBI (@FBI) <a href="https://twitter.com/FBI/status/2042018453427548474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>How was he arrested?</strong></h2><p>The planned date was on or around October 7, 2024, the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. However, Khan never made it across the border. On September 4, 2024, he travelled from the Toronto area toward the United States using a human smuggler and was arrested in Ormstown, Canada, roughly twelve miles from the US border. He was extradited to the United States in June 2025.</p><p>The plot was disrupted through the work of the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, a multi-agency operation involving the FBI, the NYPD, and more than fifty federal, state, and local partners. Canadian authorities, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, assisted with the arrest and extradition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to plotting a Brooklyn shooting aimed at killing as many Jews as possible, with officials warning it could have rivalled the 9/11 attacks in scale.

How was the plot foiled?

Scroll down to read more.

A Pakistani man on Wednesday (Apr 8) pleaded guilty to attempting to commit what could have been the "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, planned to use automatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in New York's Brooklyn, said the US Justice Department in a statement. A plan to kill as many Jews as possible The 21-year-old Pakistani national who had been living in Canada pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious centre in Brooklyn, New York. According to Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, the Pakistani national planned to carry out the attack on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible". Also read | 'Ghost Murmur': How the CIA used secret futuristic tech to rescue downed US F-15E pilot 'Dude 44 Bravo' amid Iran war Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, entered his plea before US District Judge Paul G. Gardephe in federal court. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 12, 2026. According to court documents, Khan began expressing support for ISIS on social media in late 2023, distributing propaganda and communicating with others about his ideology. He was eventually in contact with two individuals he believed were fellow conspirators who were, in fact, undercover law enforcement officers. Over months of recorded communications, Khan laid out his plans in considerable detail.

<p>A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to plotting a Brooklyn shooting aimed at killing as many Jews as possible, with officials warning it could have rivalled the 9/11 attacks in scale.</p><p>How was the plot foiled?</p><p>Scroll down to read more.</p>

Pakistani man pleads guilty to planning 'largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11'

<p>Police responded to a suspected burglary at a Suffolk County bank in New York on January 18. When they arrived at the scene, they found an unusual suspect, a distressed deer that smashed the window of the ground floor and went loose in the lobby. The buck was trapped and bloodied. Out of panic, it repeatedly slammed into teller barriers and leapt onto the desks as officers tried to contain the situation. The video captures the ensuing chaos.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virginia-beach-navy-veteran-rescues-woman-sinking-car-1768981202290"><strong>WATCH | Bystanders rescue woman from a sinking SUV in Virginia beach</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Police in New York restrained and freed a deer trapped in a bank after breaking in through a window on the ground floor <a href="https://t.co/HQaZHGVGjt">pic.twitter.com/HQaZHGVGjt</a></p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href="https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/2014657148936917456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The Police said the animal appeared frantic as it tried to escape on its own. Items were overturned, glasses were shattered, and papers were tossed across the floor. Blood spatters were visible on the walls. Officials lassoed a rope around the antlers of the buck, keeping themselves and it safe and then guided it back outside before setting it loose in the wild. There were no reports of injury to any officers.</p><p>The &nbsp;Suffolk County joked on its Facebook page, “We think the buck was looking for bucks." One user commented, “Surprised they didn't just shoot it. ICE would have.”</p>

A deer caused damage inside a New York bank before police safely restrained and released it, Suffolk County Police said.

Police responded to a suspected burglary at a Suffolk County bank in New York on January 18. When they arrived at the scene, they found an unusual suspect, a distressed deer that smashed the window of the ground floor and went loose in the lobby. The buck was trapped and bloodied. Out of panic, it repeatedly slammed into teller barriers and leapt onto the desks as officers tried to contain the situation. The video captures the ensuing chaos. Also Read: WATCH | Bystanders rescue woman from a sinking SUV in Virginia beach

<p>A deer caused damage inside a New York bank before police safely restrained and released it, Suffolk County Police said.</p>

Watch | Deer breaks into New York bank, restrained and rescued by police

<p>A 45-year-old man was found dead after allegedly being decapitated by his girlfriend’s son in his Staten Island home in New York on Monday (Oct 6), the police said. The 19-year-old has been taken into custody after the victim’s body was discovered in the bathtub with multiple stab wounds to his head and neck.</p><p>The police responded to a call for a person stabbed at 380 Cary Ave in the West Brighton section just before 4:30 pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>The New York Post reported, citing a close friend, that the murdered man was a DSNY worker and was forced to go on disability after severe vision loss. The teen, who had a long history of mental health issues, reportedly told his younger sister that he “did something bad” after she came home from school, the report added, citing sources.</p><p>The man’s decapitated body was discovered by the sister after she walked through multiple blood trails. The victim still had a knife stuck in his neck when the police arrived at the scene. The NY Post reported that the family had a history of domestic incident reports.</p><p>The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.</p><p>Longtime close friends of the victim, Louis Ortiz, 47, and Donna Ortiz, 46, who rushed to the spot after seeing the news on TV.</p><p>Louis told The Post, “It’s a crime scene. It’s crazy. I can’t even believe I was looking at my friend’s house on the TV screen. And I had to get up and run over here because I didn’t want to believe that it was true until I saw it with my eyes.”</p><p>“This didn’t deserve to happen to him. He was just about to retire and live his life as best as he could,” Donna said.</p>

The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.

A 45-year-old man was found dead after allegedly being decapitated by his girlfriend’s son in his Staten Island home in New York on Monday (Oct 6), the police said. The 19-year-old has been taken into custody after the victim’s body was discovered in the bathtub with multiple stab wounds to his head and neck. The police responded to a call for a person stabbed at 380 Cary Ave in the West Brighton section just before 4:30 pm. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The New York Post reported, citing a close friend, that the murdered man was a DSNY worker and was forced to go on disability after severe vision loss. The teen, who had a long history of mental health issues, reportedly told his younger sister that he “did something bad” after she came home from school, the report added, citing sources. The man’s decapitated body was discovered by the sister after she walked through multiple blood trails. The victim still had a knife stuck in his neck when the police arrived at the scene. The NY Post reported that the family had a history of domestic incident reports. The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident. Longtime close friends of the victim, Louis Ortiz, 47, and Donna Ortiz, 46, who rushed to the spot after seeing the news on TV. Louis told The Post, “It’s a crime scene. It’s crazy. I can’t even believe I was looking at my friend’s house on the TV screen. And I had to get up and run over here because I didn’t want to believe that it was true until I saw it with my eyes.” “This didn’t deserve to happen to him. He was just about to retire and live his life as best as he could,” Donna said.

<p>The 19-year-old stepson has been taken into custody but has not been charged yet. It is unclear what led to the violent stabbing. The police said that the stepson has no prior arrests. An investigation is underway into the incident.</p>

Man found decapitated in his New York home; police detain teen stepson

<p>A US man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman last year for mistakenly driving an SUV up his driveway was handed over 25 years in jail on Friday (Mar 1). Kevin Monahan shot Kaylin Gillis in the neck as she and her friends were turning back after realising their mistake. The group in the car was hunting for a party address before the deadly incident happened. Monahan later had said in his defence that he thought his property was under siege by intruders and he acted in self-defence.</p>

<p>Prosecutors claimed he “acted out of anger” and demanded a sentence of 25 years - the maximum. The court in January found the 66-year-old guilty of second-degree murder.</p>

<p>"I think it's important for people to know that it's not OK to shoot people and have them killed for turning down your driveway," Judge Adam Michelini reportedly said.</p>

<h2><strong>Monahan ‘had become agitated’</strong></h2>

<p>A neighbour of Monahan was later quoted as saying in media reports that he had become more agitated by people making wrong turns up his driveway, which was long and curvy.</p>

<p>Friends of Kaylin Gillis said the private property sign by the driveway was not clearly visible, leading them to the wrong way. As they were turning back, Monahan emerged on the porch and fired two shots at the SUV driven by Gillis’s boyfriend. The second shot hit Gillis in the neck, killing her.</p>

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<p>The boyfriend later told Monahan that he "will never be able to forgive" him.</p>

<p>The incident happened on a Saturday night in the small town of Hebron, about 55 miles (88km) northeast of Albany.</p>

<h2><strong>Arguments by Monahan’s lawyers</strong></h2>

<p>Monahan’s lawyers had claimed that the fatal shot was fired accidentally by a defective shotgun when he tripped on his porch and dropped it, an argument dismissed by the court.</p>

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<p>The court found Monahan guilty of murder in addition to reckless endangerment and tampering with physical evidence.</p>

<p>On Friday, as he appeared before the court, he declined the opportunity to speak. As he left, someone from the gallery shouted “coward” at him, as reported by AP news agency.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A US man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman last year for mistakenly driving an SUV up his driveway was handed over 25 years in jail on Friday (Mar 1). Kevin Monahan shot Kaylin Gillis in the neck as she and her friends were turning back after realising their mistake.

A US man who fatally shot a 20-year-old woman last year for mistakenly driving an SUV up his driveway was handed over 25 years in jail on Friday (Mar 1). Kevin Monahan shot Kaylin Gillis in the neck as she and her friends were turning back after realising their mistake. The group in the car was hunting for a party address before the deadly incident happened. Monahan later had said in his defence that he thought his property was under siege by intruders and he acted in self-defence. Prosecutors claimed he “acted out of anger” and demanded a sentence of 25 years - the maximum. The court in January found the 66-year-old guilty of second-degree murder. "I think it's important for people to know that it's not OK to shoot people and have them killed for turning down your driveway," Judge Adam Michelini reportedly said. Monahan ‘had become agitated’ A neighbour of Monahan was later quoted as saying in media reports that he had become more agitated by people making wrong turns up his driveway, which was long and curvy. Friends of Kaylin Gillis said the private property sign by the driveway was not clearly visible, leading them to the wrong way. As they were turning back, Monahan emerged on the porch and fired two shots at the SUV driven by Gillis’s boyfriend. The second shot hit Gillis in the neck, killing her. Also read: US among several NATO allies that rule out sending troops to fight in Ukraine The boyfriend later told Monahan that he "will never be able to forgive" him. The incident happened on a Saturday night in the small town of Hebron, about 55 miles (88km) northeast of Albany. Arguments by Monahan’s lawyers Monahan’s lawyers had claimed that the fatal shot was fired accidentally by a defective shotgun when he tripped on his porch and dropped it, an argument dismissed by the court. Also read: US SEC investigates potential misconduct at OpenAI The court found Monahan guilty of murder in addition to reckless endangerment and tampering with physical evidence. On Friday, as he appeared before the court, he declined the opportunity to speak. As he left, someone from the gallery shouted “coward” at him, as reported by AP news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

US man given 25 years in jail for killing woman who drove up his driveway by mistake

<p>An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months.</p>

<p>Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property.</p>

<p>The duo even confronted Chawla several times and was caught saying “go back to Pakistan” on camera.</p>

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<p>The pair had originally bought the house in 1990 for $255,000 but stopped paying their mortgage by 2006 due to some financial troubles.</p>

<p>According to the New York Post, to stop the bank from taking over the house, the couple began filing "skeleton" and "frivolous" bankruptcies in three different courts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This made the court stay their eviction order for 17 years, meaning the Pollacks stayed in the New York house without paying the mortgage for nearly two decades.</p>

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<p>The bank finally sued the couple in 2008 for foreclosure and put the house under the hammer. The case dragged on for 11 years before a federal bankruptcy judge last week barred the couple from filing further bankruptcies.</p>

<p>Even then, the squatters refused to evict the house, until New York Post reported on how the squatters exploited the court system for decades. The pair finally left the house on Friday (Dec 22).</p>

<p>"It feels like a Christmas Miracle, I can't believe it," Chawla was quoted as saying by the New York Post.</p>

<p>"I did feel a sense of relief...but I won't be satisfied until I have possession of my home. This guy is not to be trusted," he added, as per the Post.</p>

<p>Chawla's lawyer Heath Berger said, "While most debtors are honest and hard-working individuals who are looking for a fresh start in bankruptcy, these debtors are not."</p>

<p>"Hopefully, they have filed their last petition in bankruptcy court," the lawyer added.</p>

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An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months. Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property.

An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months. Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property. The duo even confronted Chawla several times and was caught saying “go back to Pakistan” on camera. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine accuses New York Times journalists of working for Kremlin × The pair had originally bought the house in 1990 for $255,000 but stopped paying their mortgage by 2006 due to some financial troubles. According to the New York Post, to stop the bank from taking over the house, the couple began filing "skeleton" and "frivolous" bankruptcies in three different courts. This made the court stay their eviction order for 17 years, meaning the Pollacks stayed in the New York house without paying the mortgage for nearly two decades. Also read: ‘Christmas is cancelled here’: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in NYC, several arrested The bank finally sued the couple in 2008 for foreclosure and put the house under the hammer. The case dragged on for 11 years before a federal bankruptcy judge last week barred the couple from filing further bankruptcies. Even then, the squatters refused to evict the house, until New York Post reported on how the squatters exploited the court system for decades. The pair finally left the house on Friday (Dec 22). "It feels like a Christmas Miracle, I can't believe it," Chawla was quoted as saying by the New York Post. "I did feel a sense of relief...but I won't be satisfied until I have possession of my home. This guy is not to be trusted," he added, as per the Post. Chawla's lawyer Heath Berger said, "While most debtors are honest and hard-working individuals who are looking for a fresh start in bankruptcy, these debtors are not." "Hopefully, they have filed their last petition in bankruptcy court," the lawyer added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Go back to Pakistan', yell squatters living in Indian-origin man's New York house

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<p>A girl in New York, who went missing two years ago, has been found alive under the staircase of a house.</p>

<p>Paislee Shultis was four-years-old when she was allegedly taken by her non-custodial parents Kimberly Cooper, 33, and Kirk Shultis Jr., 32.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cleo-smith-four-year-old-australian-girl-abducted-from-campsite-found-alive-426294">Also read |&nbsp;Cleo Smith: Four-year-old Australian girl abducted from campsite found alive</a></strong></p>

<p>Local police said was found in a "small, cold, and wet" room under a staircase in a Saugerties home about 130 miles (210 kilometers) east of Cayuga Heights, where she was reported missing in July 2019.</p>

<p>They caught a first glimpse of the girl’s feet after removing some wooden steps, according to police.</p>

<p>Cooper, who also had an outstanding warrant in Ulster County, was arraigned and remains in Ulster County Jail.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-responds-to-arunachal-boys-kidnap-says-will-crack-down-on-illegal-border-entry-exit-446429">Alo read |&nbsp;China responds to Arunachal boy’s kidnap, says will ‘crack down on illegal border entry &amp; exit’</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kirk Shultis Jr. allegedly told police he hadn't seen the girl since 2019 and that Cooper had fled to Pennsylvania with the girl.</p>

<p>Paramedics said Shultis is in good health and has been turned over to her legal guardian and reunited with her older sister.</p>

<p>The noncustodial parents and a third person were arraigned on charges of custodial interference and endangering the welfare of a child.</p>

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A girl in New York, who went missing two years ago, has been found alive under the staircase of a house. Paislee Shultis was four-years-old when she was allegedly taken by her non-custodial parents Kimberly Cooper, 33, and Kirk Shultis Jr.

A girl in New York, who went missing two years ago, has been found alive under the staircase of a house. Paislee Shultis was four-years-old when she was allegedly taken by her non-custodial parents Kimberly Cooper, 33, and Kirk Shultis Jr., 32. Also read | Cleo Smith: Four-year-old Australian girl abducted from campsite found alive Local police said was found in a "small, cold, and wet" room under a staircase in a Saugerties home about 130 miles (210 kilometers) east of Cayuga Heights, where she was reported missing in July 2019. They caught a first glimpse of the girl’s feet after removing some wooden steps, according to police. Cooper, who also had an outstanding warrant in Ulster County, was arraigned and remains in Ulster County Jail. Alo read | China responds to Arunachal boy’s kidnap, says will ‘crack down on illegal border entry & exit’ Meanwhile, Kirk Shultis Jr. allegedly told police he hadn't seen the girl since 2019 and that Cooper had fled to Pennsylvania with the girl. Paramedics said Shultis is in good health and has been turned over to her legal guardian and reunited with her older sister. The noncustodial parents and a third person were arraigned on charges of custodial interference and endangering the welfare of a child. (With inputs from agencies)

New York: Girl who went missing two years ago found alive under staircase

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<p>A man in New York called Mikey Cee has captured the exact moment when lightning struck the Statue of Liberty amid a storm in the city.</p>

<p>The dramatic 21-second footage taken recorded on Ellis Island was shared by several Twitter users and went viral within a few hours.</p>

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<p>The clip reminded many of 1984 iconic movie Ghostbusters and some said in jest that the lightning could ''hit&nbsp;the White House.''</p>

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<p>Many of them also&nbsp;reminisced about other "ominous" things 2020 had in store for them this year.</p>

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<p>Amid severe warnings of storm in the Tri-State area, the powerful thunderstorm with strong winds passed across the Big Apple Wednesday afternoon.</p>

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A man in New York called Mikey Cee has captured the exact moment when lightning struck the Statue of Liberty amid a storm in the city. The dramatic 21-second footage taken recorded on Ellis Island was shared by several Twitter users and went viral within a few hours.

A man in New York called Mikey Cee has captured the exact moment when lightning struck the Statue of Liberty amid a storm in the city. The dramatic 21-second footage taken recorded on Ellis Island was shared by several Twitter users and went viral within a few hours. The best video I ever captured. #NewYork #WeatherChannel #NYC pic.twitter.com/cOBqTqJ9LO — Mikey Cee (@_Mikey_Cee) July 22, 2020 × The clip reminded many of 1984 iconic movie Ghostbusters and some said in jest that the lightning could ''hit the White House.'' Welp. That's spectacular https://t.co/P9rjdBkfA8 — Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) July 22, 2020 × Many of them also reminisced about other "ominous" things 2020 had in store for them this year. Any other year this is cool. In 2020 it just comes off as particularly ominous. — Peter Mallouk (@PeterMallouk) July 23, 2020 × Amid severe warnings of storm in the Tri-State area, the powerful thunderstorm with strong winds passed across the Big Apple Wednesday afternoon.

Man captures exact moment lightning strikes Statue of Liberty; footage goes viral

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