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The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 3, 2024

The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 3, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 2, 2024

How Hercules Mulligan Spied On The British And Saved George Washington During The Revolutionary War

Although he was an Irish tailor for the Redcoats, Hercules Mulligan was also a secret member of the Sons of Liberty — and the perfect Patriot spy during the American Revolution.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 10, 2024

How Hercules Mulligan Spied On The British And Saved George Washington During The Revolutionary War

Although he was an Irish tailor for the Redcoats, Hercules Mulligan was also a secret member of the Sons of Liberty — and the perfect Patriot spy during the American Revolution.

By Natasha Ishak • July 10, 2024

33 Photos Of Lepke’s Murder Inc., The Mob’s Most Brutal Hit Squad

Throughout the 1930s, Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and Albert Anastasia led a vicious gang of hitmen who killed their rivals in gruesome ways — but one of Murder Inc.'s own members turned informer and led to the organization's downfall in the early '40s.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 7, 2024

33 Photos Of Lepke’s Murder Inc., The Mob’s Most Brutal Hit Squad

Throughout the 1930s, Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and Albert Anastasia led a vicious gang of hitmen who killed their rivals in gruesome ways — but one of Murder Inc.'s own members turned informer and led to the organization's downfall in the early '40s.

By Mark Oliver • July 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • July 7, 2024

Drugs, Drinks, And Disco: 44 Raucous Photos Of New York’s Studio 54

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 attracted countless A-list celebrities and fashionable disco lovers — but its glory days wouldn't last forever.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 23, 2024

Drugs, Drinks, And Disco: 44 Raucous Photos Of New York’s Studio 54

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 attracted countless A-list celebrities and fashionable disco lovers — but its glory days wouldn't last forever.

By Savannah Cox • June 23, 2024

Why The Lufthansa Heist Was Far Crazier Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

In a brazen robbery made famous by "Goodfellas," the thieves behind the Lufthansa heist stole $6 million from New York's Kennedy Airport on December 11, 1978.

By Katie Serena • Jun 9, 2024

Why The Lufthansa Heist Was Far Crazier Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

In a brazen robbery made famous by "Goodfellas," the thieves behind the Lufthansa heist stole $6 million from New York's Kennedy Airport on December 11, 1978.

By Katie Serena • June 9, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Life And Mysterious Death Of Goodfellas Gangster Tommy DeSimone

From his brutal murder of made man Billy Batts to his sudden "disappearance" in 1979, Tommy DeSimone lived a life that was much wilder than Goodfellas could ever depict.

By Wyatt Redd • Jun 7, 2024

The Blood-Soaked Life And Mysterious Death Of Goodfellas Gangster Tommy DeSimone

From his brutal murder of made man Billy Batts to his sudden "disappearance" in 1979, Tommy DeSimone lived a life that was much wilder than Goodfellas could ever depict.

By Wyatt Redd • June 7, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024