Tug Thief Update, Plus a Halloween Mask Stabbing Suspect

“A Halloween mask in early October. That is the only person in America who started his holiday shopping on time.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Gloria Vance on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 9:25 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 2:25 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Illegal migrant who allegedly stabbed detective during brutal NYC robbery wore bizarre Halloween mask: sources”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:25 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
Topics: NYC.

The real story

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New York PostIllegal migrant who allegedly stabbed detective during brutal NYC robbery wore bizarre Halloween mask: sources

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Post reports, citing sources, that a man accused of stabbing a detective during a New York robbery wore a bizarre Halloween mask.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe detective was stabbed. That part is not funny.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA Halloween mask in early October. That is the only person in America who started his holiday shopping on time.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been asked to leave embassies for less planning than that.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Post says the suspect is an illegal migrant, citing sources, and police have not said more here.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo, tug thief on the tarmac, mask guy on the street. Tonight's crime is dressing up and driving off. This is not advice.