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Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture

A 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, was arrested in Manhattan for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian man for several weeks to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim arrived in the US on May 6th and escaped on Friday, leading to Woeltz's arrest and arraignment o...

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NYC Kidnapping and Torture: Two Arrested

Two individuals, John Woeltz and Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in New York City on Friday, June 21, 2025, for the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist who arrived in the city on May 6th. The victim, held captive in Woeltz's $30,000-$40,000 per month SoHo apartment, was allegedly tortured fo...

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Crypto Bros Arrested for Torture Kidnapping in NYC Mansion

A group of wealthy cryptocurrency investors lured a 28-year-old Italian man to a luxury New York City mansion, where they held him captive, tortured him for weeks using Tasers, a pistol, and threats of a chainsaw, before he escaped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of one suspect.

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Mexican Navy Ship Collides with Brooklyn Bridge, Killing Two

A Mexican navy training ship, the Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night due to a mechanical failure, killing two crew members and injuring 22 more; the ship was on a training cruise and was meant to dock in New York for a cultural exchange before continuing to ...

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Mexican Navy Ship Strikes Brooklyn Bridge, Causing Damage and Injuries

The Mexican navy training ship Cuauhtemoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday during a promotional tour, partially collapsing its masts; authorities are investigating injuries, and the ship's voyage is halted.

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NJ Transit Faces Potential Strike Amidst Engineer Wage Dispute

Facing a potential strike Friday, NJ Transit, the nation's third-largest transit system, warned 350,000 commuters of severe disruptions as engineers seek a significant pay raise, averaging $170,000 annually, while the agency cites $135,000.

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Cryptocurrency Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

John Woeltz, 37, was arrested in Manhattan on Saturday for allegedly kidnapping a 28-year-old man from Italy on May 6th, torturing him for weeks in an upscale apartment to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim escaped and reported the incident, leading to Woeltz's arrest and the discovery of vario...

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NYC Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, and a 24-year-old woman, Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in NYC after allegedly kidnapping and torturing Woeltz's 28-year-old former Italian business partner for two weeks in a SoHo townhouse to steal cryptocurrency passwords; the victim escaped and called the ...

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Three Men Sentenced for Deadly NYC Gay Bar Robbery Scheme

A Manhattan judge sentenced three men to decades in prison for a drug-induced robbery scheme targeting New York City gay bars, resulting in the deaths of two men, Julio Ramirez and John Umberger, between March 2021 and June 2022.

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Brooklyn Rental Market Booms Amidst Manhattan Slowdown

Manhattan's new lease signings dropped 7% annually, while Brooklyn's March leasing velocity soared 49% month-over-month and 17% year-over-year, the highest since 2021, due to increased demand for affordable housing options in new mixed-income developments.

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Mexican Navy Sailboat Crash Kills Two at Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy sailboat with 277 people aboard crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., killing two and injuring at least 19, due to a loss of power and mechanical failure; the bridge has since reopened.

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Federal Judge Seizes Control of Rikers Island Amidst Unconstitutional Conditions

A federal judge in New York has seized control of Rikers Island jail complex due to persistent unconstitutional conditions and the city's failure to implement court-mandated reforms, appointing an independent officer to manage the system and enforce compliance.

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