Kevin Gavin, 66, was arrested and charged with the murders of three of his elderly neighbors
The Brooklyn man is accused of killing Myrtle McKenny, 82, Jacolia James, 83, and most recently, Juanita Caballero, 78, over a five-year period
The three women were residents of the Woodson Houses in Brownsville, where Gavin also lived, police said
Gavin had volunteered to help the women with their errands, but allegedly killed them after they failed to pay him
Man arrested in 3 slayings at NYC senior housing project
January 21, 2021 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) Police have arrested a man in the unsolved slayings of three women in the same building at a New York City housing project for seniors.
Officials announced the arrest of Kevin Gavin on Thursday, about a week after a 78-year-old victim was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment, with a telephone cord around her neck. The building was the scene of two other killings of elderly women in 2015 and in 2019 that had sparked complaints about security.
Gavin, 66, who lived in the building where he was known to run errands for residents, was arrested after forensic evidence and witnesses linked him to the murders, the officials said.
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The Boston Celtics announced Thursday that President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge suffered a mild heart attack and is expected to recover. The team said Ainge suffered the heart attack in Milwaukee on Tuesday night. They said he received immediate medical attention and is expected to make a full recovery. Florida Apr 26, 2019
John Havlicek, the Boston Celtics great whose steal of Hal Green’s inbounds pass in the final seconds of the 1965 Eastern Conference final against the Philadelphia 76ers remains one of the most famous plays in NBA history, has died. He was 79.
19 alleged gang members arrested in Brooklyn takedown
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BROOKLYN, New York City (WABC) Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea announced a major gang takedown Wednesday that they hope will slow the surge in gun violence plaguing New York City.
Authorities said 19 alleged gang members were busted in connection with at least six shootings, some of which were caught on video.
In one incident, a gunman can be seen blasting his way down the street. In another, an assailant sprays a crowded intersection with bullets. The brazen shootings in broad daylight terrorized entire neighborhoods in the borough.
Letitia James at the NYC March for our Lives rally, March 24, 2018.
NY State Attorney General Letitia James on Saturday recused herself from the investigation of alleged vaccination fraud committed by the ParCare clinic in Williamsburg and Boro Park âto avoid even an appearance of conflict.â
The owner of ParCare is Gary Schlesinger, a Haredi leader who has been a long-time supporter of James.
“The recusal was announced after questions were raised whether James â a former City Councilwoman in central Brooklyn and NYC Public Advocate â is too friendly with PareCare CEO [Satmar hasid] Gary Schlesinger.” https://t.co/2DM52T99oh