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Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday in the death of an eighth woman, according to multiple sources. Karen Vergata was a 34-year-old from Manhattan who disappeared in 1996 and was believed to be working as an escort.

Matthew Rodriguez, 18, was arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn. The primary suspect, 21-year-old Amuri Greene, was previously arrested and has been charged with murder and other offenses.

21-year-old Amuri Greene has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn. A manhunt is ongoing for a second suspect believed to be involved in the incident.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced questions about immigration enforcement operations, refusing to apologize for or retract her statements about a U.S. citizen shot and killed by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis earlier this year.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he does not believe the incident warrants criminal charges, even as the NYPD investigates it as an assault. Police said two officers suffered lacerations to the face. Detectives are seeking to identify four males in connection with the incident. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has called the conduct criminal, drawing a contrast with the mayor’s assessment.

Iconic Nuyorican salsa musician and activist Willie Colón has died age 75, according to a post from his family on his Facebook page. 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and renowned musician,' an image uploaded late Saturday morning read. 'He passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his loving family. While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever,' Colón's family said.