STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Stapleton man charged in a recent gang-related takedown was lauded by a judge during a court appearance last week for progress he’s reportedly made while in treatment.
Howie Clemons, 29, of Stapleton, pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in connection with a 2024 drug bust in New Brighton, which authorities said was tied to the Trinitarios international criminal organization…