At least five people have been fatally poisoned with narcotics in what investigators say were schemes by criminal crews to incapacitate and rob people at New York City bars and nightclubs. The killings stretch back months and appear to be the work of different crews, operating independently but using similar tactics, reports the Associated Press. Men slip revelers dangerous levels of drugs to knock them out, then take their wallets and phones, sometimes using their digital banking info to drain accounts. In March, Nurbu Sherpa, 29, a chef, was found dead on the sidewalk after leaving a bar where he had celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. In April, Julio Ramirez, a 25-year-old social worker, died in a taxi after leaving a bar with a group of men. Relatives discovered some of his saving was stolen. In May, John Umberger, 33, a political consultant from Washington D.C., was found dead of a drug overdose in the townhouse where he was staying. Surveillance video showed him leaving a popular club propped up by a group of men. Money was taken from his bank account.
Bayside - The punk rock band, Bayside, is named after the New York neighborhood it comes from. Its lead vocalist and founder is Anthony Raneri, whose EP, “New Cathedrals,” reached the iTunes Top 10 Alternative Albums chart within hours of release.
Water For Elephants - Leap into the mesmerizing world of Water For Elephants, where you are transported back in time to the enchanting era of traveling circuses. As the story unfolds, you are swept away on a journey of love, loss, and redemption, all set against the backdrop of the magical circus world.
Bad Religion - The punk rock band Bad Religion was created in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. It gained major success when it became signed under Atlantic Records in 1993. They revived the punk rock music of the '90s. The only constant member of the group so far is Greg Graffin.
Bright Light Social Hour - The psychedelic rock band, Bright Light Social Hour, from Texas, won six awards at the 29th Annual Austin Music Awards. Among their many studio albums and EPs, some notable singles are, "Wendy Davis," and "Infinite Cities."
Brandy Clark - Brandy Lynn Clark is an American country musician and songwriter. She released a three-track EP in December 2012. 12 stories is a hit album of hers. She was nominated for a Grammy award in 2015 for Best New Artist.
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