New York attorney admits embezzling more than $500K from trust
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A New York lawyer pleaded guilty Friday to charges of fraud in connection to more taking more than $500,000 from a real estate trust that he was managing. Edward Miller, 70, of Lawrence, New York, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in Bridgeport...
Eleven Defendants Charged In Multimillion-Dollar Scheme To Evade Tolls And Parking And Traffic Tickets
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced the arrests of eleven defendants in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme to evade tolls and pa
N.Y. state no longer requesting information on dancing in liquor license application
Some bar and restaurant owners are occasionally faced with an uncomfortable task: telling people it is illegal to dance in their establishments. The New York State Liquor Authority is no longer requiring businesses to answer questions about whether customers will be allowed to dance in their establishments. For those a
New York clinic manager convicted of orchestrating $8 million health care fraud
A federal jury convicted a New York clinic manager who orchestrated a cash-for-patients scheme that defrauded Medicare of more than $8 million. Olga Popovych, 43, was found guilty Thursday of running a kickback operation at several Brooklyn physical therapy clinics where she worked as an office manager. The verdict cam
New York Legislators Seek Broader Anti-Shackling Protections Following Courtroom Birth in Brooklyn
After a woman gave birth in a New York City courtroom earlier this month, New York lawmakers are pushing for anti-shackling bills that would strengthen protections for pregnant prisoners and women in custody. "A public defender in the courtroom that night said [Samantha] Randazzo," who had been charged with a...
New York man, helped by multiplier feature, claims $4 million Mega Millions prize
A New York resident has claimed a $4 million prize from the Mega Millions lottery drawing, capitalizing on a fortunate multiplier that boosted his winnings. George John of Brooklyn matched the first five numbers in the March 27 drawing, which would typically yield $1 million. However, a randomly assigned 4X Multiplier
Invasive fish that can ‘walk across the road’ found in New York lake
A dangerous invasive fish that can survive on land for up to four days has been found in a New York lake, and officials are scrambling to contain them
Governor Hochul Signs Budget That Makes New York More Affordable, Keeps New Yorkers Safe...
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed her FY 2027 Budget making New York more affordable, keeping New Yorkers safe and expanding opportunity for all. The Governor delivered sweeping measures to lower costs including putting New York on a path to universal childcare, reducing utility costs and delivering energy rebate chec
New York just lowered car insurance costs
On today’s “Morning People,” Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget bill aimed at lowering car insurance costs, the life and legacy of Happy the Elephant at the Bronx Zoo and one New York City sixth grader's run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Stop & Shop confirms price cuts will last ‘for years to come’
News 12 is learning new details about how long those lower prices we told you about at Stop & Shop will stick around.
