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The Story Of David Berkowitz And The ‘Son Of Sam’ Killing Spree That Paralyzed New York

From July 1976 to August 1977, David Berkowitz roamed the streets of New York, where he shot six people at random in what's known as the "Son of Sam" killings.

By John Kuroski • Oct 7, 2023

The Story Of David Berkowitz And The ‘Son Of Sam’ Killing Spree That Paralyzed New York

From July 1976 to August 1977, David Berkowitz roamed the streets of New York, where he shot six people at random in what's known as the "Son of Sam" killings.

By John Kuroski • October 7, 2023

How Did Nikola Tesla Die? The Story Of The Famed Inventor’s Tragic Demise

Following his groundbreaking career, Nikola Tesla descended into poverty and mental illness before dying on January 7, 1943.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 1, 2023

How Did Nikola Tesla Die? The Story Of The Famed Inventor’s Tragic Demise

Following his groundbreaking career, Nikola Tesla descended into poverty and mental illness before dying on January 7, 1943.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 1, 2023

The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 29, 2023

The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • September 29, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2023

25 Photos Of Windows On The World, From Its ‘Spectacular’ Beginnings To Its Tragic Destruction On 9/11

Windows on the World opened in April 1976 to critical acclaim — and by 2000 it was the top-grossing restaurant in the U.S.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2023

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong • Aug 28, 2023

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong • August 28, 2023

The Story Of North Brother Island, The Abandoned New York City Quarantine Site That No One’s Allowed To Visit

Once the site of a sprawling quarantine compound that housed Typhoid Mary in the early 20th century, North Brother Island was abandoned in 1963, leaving its 25 crumbling buildings frozen in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 27, 2023

The Story Of North Brother Island, The Abandoned New York City Quarantine Site That No One’s Allowed To Visit

Once the site of a sprawling quarantine compound that housed Typhoid Mary in the early 20th century, North Brother Island was abandoned in 1963, leaving its 25 crumbling buildings frozen in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 27, 2023

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes — The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

Inside Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 27, 2023

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes — The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

Inside Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 27, 2023

How Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano Went From Mafia Killer To FBI Informant

Before he cooperated with the FBI to put John Gotti behind bars, Gambino underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano was one of the most feared killers in Mafia history.

By Wyatt Redd • Aug 25, 2023

How Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano Went From Mafia Killer To FBI Informant

Before he cooperated with the FBI to put John Gotti behind bars, Gambino underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano was one of the most feared killers in Mafia history.

By Wyatt Redd • August 25, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • Jul 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • July 30, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • July 16, 2023