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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Suspect accused of shoving 70-year-old grandma in NYC subway station ordered held on $45K bail
A woman-hating goon with 20 busts on his rap sheet is finally behind bars after being nabbed for allegedly shoving a 70-year-old grandmother to the ground at a Midtown subway station. Sherlock Arana, a 37-year-old career criminal, was ordered held on $45,000 bail on second-degree assault charges after getting nabbed for the Monday morning alleged attack on Janet Parvizyar, an LA resident visiting the Big Apple. The victim was at the Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station around 10:30 a.m. when, police said, Arana came up to her and asked, 'What are you doing here?' The thug then shoved her into the wall, and then to the floor, she said. 'I don't understand, why did they let them go like this,' Parvizyar told The Post this week. 'I mean, they have to do something about this. He's going to kill somebody.' Bystanders came to her aid but the goon took off before they could get to him — but alert cops who recognized Arana from surveillance video and a wanted poster caught up with him Wednesday morning, sources said. According to a criminal complaint, the attack left Parvizyar with a twisted ankle and 'substantial pain' to her head and neck. She was treated at NYU Langone Medical Center and released. Manhattan prosecutors asked that Arana be held on $45,000 cash bail or a $90,000 bond, but the judge ruled for a $45,000 bond, the same amount as the cash bail. Arana has a history of assaulting women, and was sentenced to nine months in jail nearly a decade ago for attacking a woman at a Queens subway station. He was last arrested in 2023 on a robbery charge — among his nearly two dozen arrests, law enforcement sources said. 'I was walking to work and he came up behind me and punched me in the face,' the 23-year-old victim of that attack said Thursday. 'I was fighting back and he grabbed my bag and ran off.' She said the random assault left her with a split lip and a knock on her forehead. 'They're gonna keep letting him out,' the woman added. 'When it happened, they just let him go. It was a little crazy.' She said she no longer lives in Queens. According to sources, Arana has targeted women he believes to be Indian in the earlier incidents. Parvizyar, his latest victim, is Iranian. 'It's scary, really scary, when you don't expect something like this to happen to you,' she told The Post.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Maniac with 20 prior arrests busted in random attack on grandma, 70, in NYC subway station: sources
A maniac with 20 prior arrests – including hate crime attacks on two women – was busted for randomly shoving a 70-year-old Los Angeles grandma against the wall of a Midtown subway station this week, according to police sources and the victim. Sherlock Arana, 37, of the Bronx, allegedly attacked Janet Parvizyar, 70, inside the Lexington Ave/53rd Street station around 10:30 a.m. Monday as the unsuspecting L.A. native enjoyed the second-to-last day of her trip to the Big Apple, where she was visiting a friend. 'I don't understand, why did they let them go like this?' Parvizyar told The Post of the career criminal in an exclusive phone interview. 'I mean, they have to do something about this. He's going to kill somebody.' Arana is no stranger to crime on the rails – nearly a decade ago, he pleaded guilty to assaulting two women inside separate Queens subway stations because he thought they were of Indian descent, prosecutors said. At least one was actually Bangladeshi. 'I hate Indian people,' he allegedly seethed at one of the women, who he approached near the entrance to the Jamaica-179th Street station on January 5, 2017, before punching her in the back of the head, according to a criminal complaint. 'Get the f–k out of here.' He was sentenced to nine months behind bars on a third-degree hate crime assault charge, prosecutors said. It was not immediately clear how much time he actually served. The most recent of Arana's nearly two dozen prior busts was in 2023 for a robbery, law enforcement sources said. In this week's attack, Parvizyar was walking in the underground pathway leading to the No. 6 train station when Arana allegedly shoved her into a wall, causing her to hit her head and fall to the ground, cops said. 'I was going to get the train and suddenly someone came to me and told me, 'What are you doing here?'' Parvizyar said. 'And he pushed me to the window, and after that the floor, without any reason, anything. And then he started running.' The senseless attack left Parvizyar 'shocked,' she said. 'I couldn't think. I got confused,' she said. 'I don't know, I was very confused. I didn't expect something like that.' 'It happened suddenly. I didn't see his face,' the startled victim added. 'But my friend saw his face. She started screaming, asking for help.' Other good Samaritans in the station tried to step in, but it was too late – Arana fled the scene. Meanwhile, the mom of three and grandmother also of three was taken to NYU Langone Medical Center for injuries to her head and neck. Parvizyar is Iranian, but once she learned of Arana's criminal history, speculated that he may have mistaken her for an Indian woman. Eagle-eyed cops spotted Arana around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday inside the Lexington Avenue-125th Street subway station – recognizing him from a Wanted flyer – as they conducted a station inspection, sources said. The arresting cops also found a knife in Arana's possession, according to the sources. He was charged with assault and harassment, both in the second degree, cops said. 'I'm so happy because I don't want that to happen to somebody else,' Parvizyar said of the arrest. 'I don't want anybody else to go through that.' Parvizyar, who is now back home in Los Angeles, said she had visited the Big Apple 'many times' before – but now is reluctant to return and ride the rails. 'I'm more scared, because [he did it] for no reason, anything!' Parvizyar said. 'Nothing happened. I don't know, suddenly somebody comes to you, says, 'What are you doing here?' and pushed me. It's something unusual. You don't see it in Los Angeles. I don't know!' 'It's scary, really scary, when you don't expect something like this to happen to you.'
New York Post
14-05-2025
- New York Post
Maniac with 20 prior arrests busted in random attack on L.A. grandma, 70, in NYC subway station: sources
A maniac with 20 prior arrests – including hate crime attacks on two women – was busted for randomly shoving a 70-year-old Los Angeles grandma against the wall of a Midtown subway station this week, according to police sources and the victim. Sherlock Arana, 37, of the Bronx, allegedly attacked Janet Parvizyar, 70, inside the Lexington Ave/53rd Street station around 10:30 a.m. Monday as the unsuspecting L.A. native enjoyed the second-to-last day of her trip to the Big Apple, where she was visiting a friend. 'I don't understand, why did they let them go like this?' Parvizyar told The Post of the career criminal in an exclusive phone interview. 'I mean, they have to do something about this. He's going to kill somebody.' Advertisement 5 Sherlock Arana, 37, of the Bronx, allegedly shoved Janet Parvizyar, 70, into a wall inside the Lexington Ave/53rd Street station Monday morning, cops said. Arana is no stranger to crime on the rails – nearly a decade ago, he pleaded guilty to assaulting two women inside separate Queens subway stations because he thought they were of Indian descent, prosecutors said. At least one was actually Bangladeshi. 'I hate Indian people,' he allegedly seethed at one of the women, who he approached near the entrance to the Jamaica-179th Street station on January 5, 2017, before punching her in the back of the head, according to a criminal complaint. 'Get the f–k out of here.' Advertisement He was sentenced to nine months behind bars on a third-degree hate crime assault charge, prosecutors said. It was not immediately clear how much time he actually served. 5 'What are you doing here?' Arana allegedly seethed, according to the victim. Robert Miller The most recent of Arana's nearly two dozen prior busts was in 2023 for a robbery, law enforcement sources said. In this week's attack, Parvizyar was walking in the underground pathway leading to the No. 6 train station when Arana allegedly shoved her into a wall, causing her to hit her head and fall to the ground, cops said. Advertisement 'I was going to get the train and suddenly someone came to me and told me, 'What are you doing here?'' Parvizyar said. 'And he pushed me to the window, and after that the floor, without any reason, anything. And then he started running.' 5 Arana has 20 prior arrests, law enforcement sources said. Robert Miller The senseless attack left Parvizyar 'shocked,' she said. 'I couldn't think. I got confused,' she said. 'I don't know, I was very confused. I didn't expect something like that.' Advertisement 'It happened suddenly. I didn't see his face,' the startled victim added. 'But my friend saw his face. She started screaming, asking for help.' Other good Samaritans in the station tried to step in, but it was too late – Arana fled the scene. 5 Arana was busted when cops recognized him from a 'Wanted' flyer, sources said. Robert Miller Meanwhile, the mom of three and grandmother also of three was taken to NYU Langone Medical Center for injuries to her head and neck. Parvizyar is Iranian, but once she learned of Arana's criminal history, speculated that he may have mistaken her for an Indian woman. Eagle-eyed cops spotted Arana around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday inside the Lexington Avenue-125th Street subway station – recognizing him from a Wanted flyer – as they conducted a station inspection, sources said. 5 Arana was arrested back in 2017 for allegedly assaulting two women who he believed to be Indian inside Queens subway stations. WOLSKY, JAY The arresting cops also found a knife in Arana's possession, according to the sources. Advertisement He was charged with assault and harassment, both in the second degree, cops said. 'I'm so happy because I don't want that to happen to somebody else,' Parvizyar said of the arrest. 'I don't want anybody else to go through that.' Parvizyar, who is now back home in Los Angeles, said she had visited the Big Apple 'many times' before – but now is reluctant to return and ride the rails. Advertisement 'I'm more scared, because [he did it] for no reason, anything!' Parvizyar said. 'Nothing happened. I don't know, suddenly somebody comes to you, says, 'What are you doing here?' and pushed me. It's something unusual. You don't see it in Los Angeles. I don't know!' 'It's scary, really scary, when you don't expect something like this to happen to you.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AI-Driven Education Poised for Breakthrough as StudyPal Launches Next-Generation Learning Platform
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - March 27, 2025) - StudyPal, an innovative AI-powered education platform, today announced the launch of its latest suite of AI-driven learning tools, designed to revolutionize student engagement and personalized learning. As the debate over AI in education continues, StudyPal aims to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can enhance comprehension, retention, and accessibility for learners worldwide. Image1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Addressing Educational Challenges with AI AI has rapidly integrated into nearly every sector, and education is no exception. However, its adoption has sparked controversy. In January 2023, the New York City Department of Education restricted AI use due to concerns over academic integrity and misinformation. Despite these reservations, StudyPal is taking a proactive approach, proving that AI, when applied responsibly, can support individualized learning experiences rather than hinder them. "Our mission is to provide students with a tool that enhances their understanding, not replaces their learning," said Jorge Arana, co-founder of StudyPal. "With our AI-powered solutions, students can improve their retention, receive real-time feedback, and access high-quality academic support at any time." The Role of AI in Personalized Learning StudyPal's latest release introduces an array of groundbreaking features designed to assist students in optimizing their learning experiences: AI-Generated Notes & Summaries: Helping students focus on comprehension instead of hurried note-taking. Automated Spaced Repetition: AI-driven flashcards and quizzes to improve retention efficiently. 24/7 AI Tutoring: An on-demand, chat-based tutor providing step-by-step explanations and personalized guidance. These innovations align with industry trends, as the EdTech market is projected to reach $404 billion by 2025, growing at 22.2% annually. Additionally, a recent EDUCAUSE survey found that over 71% of higher education institutions have adopted or plan to implement AI-driven solutions to enhance student success. Shaping the Future of AI in Education As AI adoption in education accelerates, policymakers, educators, and students alike are recognizing the need for ethical AI guidelines rather than outright bans. StudyPal advocates for responsible AI use, ensuring that technology complements rather than replaces critical thinking. "With the right approach, AI can bridge educational gaps and foster a new generation of learners equipped with the tools to succeed," said Arana. "StudyPal is proud to lead this transformation." For more information about StudyPal's AI-driven learning solutions, visit or contact Jorge Arana at jorge@ About StudyPalStudyPal is a student-founded AI-driven learning platform that leverages machine learning and natural language processing to enhance comprehension, retention, and accessibility. Founded by Jorge Arana, Gabriel Arana, and Andres Martynek, StudyPal is committed to making high-quality academic support available to students worldwide. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Trade Arabia
05-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
SWPC hosts pre-bid conference for key Makkah ISTP projects
Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC), in collaboration with the projects advisory consultants, organised the pre-bid conference in Jeddah for its Arana and Hadda ISTP projects. The conference included a site visit to both projects locations in Makkah. A large number of interested local and international companies attended the conference. In the opening remarks, SWPC's CEO, Engineer Khaled AlQureshi, lauded the successful experiences of collaboration with the private sector in developing vital infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment projects. SWPC team later provided detailed presentations on the two projects and addressed the inquiries of company representatives. The Arana ISTP will be developed with an initial capacity of 250,000 cu m per day, expandable to 500,000 cu m per day while Hadda ISTP will have an initial capacity of 100,000 cu m per day, expandable to 250,000 cu m per day. Both projects will enhance the wastewater treatment capacity serving Makkah city and holy sites, said SWPC in its statement. The projects also encompass treated sewage effluent (TSE) re-use systems, comprising a transmission pipeline and storage tanks to maximize treated sewage utilization, particularly for irrigation across the kingdom, it added. The development will be undertaken in partnership with the private sector (PPP) under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model. This will be implemented through 25-year Sewage Treatment Agreements from the dates of commercial operation, targeted for 2028 for both projects. According to SWPC, the development of these two ISTP projects is aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the National Water Strategy 2030 to enhance infrastructure and improve services through expanding sewage treatment capacities and promoting the utilization of treated sewage. -TradeArabia News Service
