Suspect in NYC subway burning told police 'that's me' when shown video, transcript says
The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, “Oh, damn, that’s me,” when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn’t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday.
NYC subway arson suspect Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty
The suspect is accused of setting a sleeping woman's clothes on fire, using his shirt to fan the flames and then sitting on a platform bench nearby.
Man accused of killing a woman on NYC subway by setting her on fire pleads not guilty to murder
The man accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway car last month pleaded not guilty to murder charges Tuesday and was ordered held without bail.
Suspect due in court after woman set on fire on NYC subway
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, is due in court in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Sebastian Zapeta says he was drunk, doesn’t remember setting subway victim on fire, prosecutors say
Sebastian Zapeta, the migrant accused of fatally setting homeless woman Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island subway train, pleaded not guilty Tuesday — even as court papers revealed he said, “Oh, damn,
Alleged NYC subway killer Sebastian Zapeta enters not guilty plea to burning sleeping woman to death
Prosecutors say the man lit a New Jersey native on fire on a stopped F train at Brooklyn’s Coney Island station in late December.
Sebastian Zapeta pleads not guilty to setting Debrina Kawam on fire on Coney Island subway train
Sebastian Zapeta, the migrant accused of fatally setting homeless woman Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island subway train, pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn Supreme Court Tuesday to the horrific caught-on-video attack that shocked the city.
Federal prosecutors say they’ve uncovered ‘additional criminal conduct’ by NYC Mayor Adams
Federal prosecutors who indicted Mayor Eric Adams on corruption charges last year in a probe of connections to Turkey allege ...
Anti-Israel protesters accuse Israel of abducting medical personnel during rally outside NYC hospital
Hundreds of activists gathered outside Tisch Hospital on Monday, accusing Israel of abducting over 450 medical personnel amid ...
Four Teens Tried to Attack and Rob a 71-Year-Old NYC Woman on New Year's Day. They Messed Around and Found Out
Four New York City teens who attempted to rob a senior citizen on her way to New Year’s Day church services got a surprise ...
NYC increasing police presence in transit system: 'People don't feel safe in our subways'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the ...
Producer Scott Rudin has sold his NYC townhouse after nearly 2 years and millions of dollars in price cuts
The deal for the West Village property, at 22 Bank St., marks a $6.25 million discount off the $26 million that Rudin ...
This NYC Dog Howls Back At Ambulances And People Can’t Get Enough Of The Sight
Life in New York City is always buzzing, but amidst the chaos, one pint-sized hero stands out—Kaido, a miniature Australian ...
NYC now enforcing trash container rules; here’s what to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders need to start putting their trash in containers after New York City officials began ...
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NYC Mayor Adams could face more criminal charges, prosecutors say
The U.S. attorney’s office said in a new court filing that investigators have found "additional criminal conduct." ...
There’s still time to see Zayn Malik in NYC: Cheapest tickets to sold-out shows
Zayn Malik is on the road for his first solo tour, “Stairway to the Sky,” following the release of his latest album, “Room ...
How Some Drivers Are Avoiding NYC's Congestion Pricing
Congestion pricing has started in New York City. Now, some motorists are devising clever ways to avoid the toll cameras ...