Follow Newsday’s reporters covering aftermath of NYC terror attack
In the wake of the Manhattan terrorist attack, follow Newsday’s reporters in locations where suspect Sayfullo Saipov was known to have lived.
Find more of their updates on Twitter: Stefanie Dazio in Paterson, N.J. @steffdaz | Rachelle Blidner in Paterson N.J. @rachelleblidner | Laura Figueroa in Tampa, Florida @laura_figueroa
Read Laura’s full dispatch from Tampa: here.
3 p.m. | Tampa
Management at Sayfullo Saipov's former Tampa apartment says it's "fully cooperating w/ law enforcement" pic.twitter.com/M2nlJcOrIJ
— Laura Figueroa (@Laura_Figueroa) November 1, 2017
3 p.m. | Paterson
Police have cleared the scene and opened the street back up. https://t.co/OjMhUJNEie
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Police opening doors of green van on Knickerbocker Ave. If that’s a bomb-sniffing dog, it’s the smallest I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/jLCHcVlHya
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Police have blocked off Getty Ave and Knickerbocker Ave in Paterson, two blocks from suspect’s apartment. Unclear why. pic.twitter.com/K4AVK4P6UZ
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Here's the full heartbreaking quote from dad of a #NYCTerroristAttack victim during our emotional interview (tech difficulty earlier) pic.twitter.com/Beh3oiuc02
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
Abdullatef Salami, who lives at No. 1, said he hasn’t spoken to suspect since moving in a few months ago. He said suspect has young kids. pic.twitter.com/ZewbmvSKZb
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Neighbor Jaime Westervelt said she watched Drake grow up and that he was a "wonderful spirit" pic.twitter.com/W9Kswjse1v
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
2 p.m. | Paterson
More about New Milford man Darren Drake, who was killed in #NYCTerrorAttack, from my interview with NM Superintendent Michael Polizzi. pic.twitter.com/5DtUmdVpNs
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Jimmy Drake, father of #nycterrorattack victim Darren Drake: "When I went to the morgue…I didn't see a man, 33, I saw a kid being born" pic.twitter.com/noZ91RyxMh
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
Photo of Darren Drake, New Milford man who was killed in #NYCTerrorAttack. Photo courtesy of New Milford School District. pic.twitter.com/Ckkch7fTJP
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
1 p.m. | Tampa
NYC terror suspect Sayfullo Saipov is said to have attended Islamic Center of Tampa Bay;rep referred all q's to CAIR pic.twitter.com/GEjw51LFp2
— Laura Figueroa (@Laura_Figueroa) November 1, 2017
Tatiana C. who lives in Tampa apt complex Saipov lived in said he was virtually unknown in quiet complex pic.twitter.com/Q0TeEexMxt
— Laura Figueroa (@Laura_Figueroa) November 1, 2017
12 p.m. | Tampa
In Tampa reporting for @Newsday on Sayfullo Saipov's. Public records indicate he lived in this apartment complex pic.twitter.com/wJ74SmY5iX
— Laura Figueroa (@Laura_Figueroa) November 1, 2017
12 p.m. | Paterson
Ibrahim Matari, Omar Mosque president, condemns the attack through translator Hasan Husein. pic.twitter.com/ap92stungC
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Omar Mosque representatives just condemned the attack.
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Ken Abuassab, founder of Paterson-based American Arab Civic Organization: pic.twitter.com/7KRSTIL6pT
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Ramy Elhelw, 30, of Hoboken, workships at the Omar Mosque. pic.twitter.com/NkHXmwAEtd
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
11 a.m. | Paterson
Ken Abuassab, of Paterson-based American Arab Civic Org: “We live in peace. We come to pray at this mosque or any other mosque in this area” pic.twitter.com/rlbVIHHP8o
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Remy Elhelw, a worshiper at Omar Mosque, said suspect did not go here. “It’s a very tight-knit community here. Nobody’s ever seen this guy.” pic.twitter.com/Vli61EdVq2
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
10 a.m. | Paterson
Neighbors of #NYCTerrorAttack say the suspect in apartment 9 seemed normal and has a wife and two young daughters pic.twitter.com/cQ1L9cbqRb
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
Neighbors said the suspect lived here with his family. 168 Genesse Ave, No. 9. pic.twitter.com/1meu1FeUs6
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Police have opened up street, and this is the apartment building of #NYCTerrorAttack. Reporters are knocking on doors to talk to neighbors pic.twitter.com/3fgPx1rfms
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
FBI K-9 unit is on scene outside the home of #NYCTerroristAttack suspect in #Paterson @Newsday pic.twitter.com/QAroEE6EFB
— Rachelle Blidner (@RachelleBlidner) November 1, 2017
9 a.m. | Paterson
FBI agents just took a large black bag of the apartment, put it in a black van and drove the van closer to the residence. pic.twitter.com/McrI37lQnA
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
FBI agents are taking several items out of the apartment, including several large boxes.
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
8 a.m. | Paterson
FBI agent and police K9 unit outside the garden apartment complex. pic.twitter.com/942U0V9wtK
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Altana Dimitrovska, 63, lives in same apt complex. Says suspect lives here with wife, 2 daughters and baby son. pic.twitter.com/sw1b64WnXh
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
Hisham Smadi, 22, is Muslim and condemned the terror attack. “We are not talking about religion, we are talking about a crazy man.” pic.twitter.com/tYdQfJgQT4
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
7 a.m. | Paterson
K9 unit seen sniffing items on the curb on Genesse Ave in Paterson. Officials wearing blue crime scene stockings over feet walking around. pic.twitter.com/YAj045J2zc
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017
6 a.m. | Paterson
Scene at Genesse Ave in Paterson, N.J. Paterson cops have closed the street down. Mostly media left here on this chilly morning. pic.twitter.com/rIYaTHpHnG
— Stefanie Dazio (@steffdaz) November 1, 2017