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More ICE raid activity in Westchester
Following the apparently failed raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 28, there have been additional ICE raids staged in Westchester County, the Business...
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Stamford man gets 6.5 years in federal prison for 2020 bank robberies
One of the three banks Frank Pensiero of Stamford pleaded guilty to robbing with an accomplice in 2020. File photo NEW HAVEN – A Stamford man who pleaded guilty to federal charges of robbing three...
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AG James joins Jenkins in county opioid meeting on $5.8M funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins met with members of the Westchester County Opioid Response and Overdose Prevention Initiative (ORI). The session in...
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Latimer joins in sponsoring data protection bill responding to actions by Musk
Westchester’s Congressman George Latimer, who represents the New York’s 16th congressional district, joined with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and...
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State regulator: Illegal gambling machines steal your money
One of six illegal gambling machines confiscated by the Gaming Division of the state Department of Consumer Protection. Photo courtesy of DCP HARTFORD — The state Department of Consumer Protection...
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BREAKING NEWS SATURDAY MORNING: Judge rules in NY, CT, other attorneys...
A federal judge in New York City early Saturday morning, Feb. 8, issued a preliminary order that at least temporarily stops Elon Musk and his computer people from accessing sensitive private...
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AGs Tong, Neronha praise Judge McConnell for funding freeze TRO
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorneys General Peter F. Neronha of Rhode Island and William Tong of Connecticut applauded federal Judge John McConnell Jr.’s granting...
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Larchmont broker accused of years-long insider trading scheme
A Larchmont securities broker has been indicted on conspiracy and securities fraud charges in an alleged insider trading scheme. David S. Cooper, 38, was arrested on Jan. 15 and pleaded not guilty to...
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Westchester legislators pass bill to control digital fakes
The Westchester County Board of Legislators by a vote of 16 to 0 has passed legislation making it a local crime to share digitally deceptive material with the intent to harm someone. The legislation...
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Reaction to Trump’s DOJ suing NY state, Hochul, James, Schroeder
Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James have reacted to the lawsuit filed yesterday against them by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Department of Justice named...
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Mamaroneck bank teller accused of embezzling $1M
A former teller at a Mamaroneck bank was arrested on Feb. 12 and accused of purloining more than $1 million last year. Daniel A. Acebo was charged with embezzlement, misapplication by a bank officer,...
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Digital cash app firms’ owner slapped with $100K fine
William Barhydt Photo courtesy of SALT.org Four banking entities under the control of a co-founder of a new type of digital cash payments app and crypto currency network recently signed a consent order...
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Four indicted in Hudson Valley drug ring case
Four people have been indicted for allegedly running a drug ring that operated in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties. The 122-count indictment was unsealed in Dutchess County Court. New York State...
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Hochul formally rejects Louisiana extradition order for New Paltz doctor
Gov. Kathy Hochul this morning signed and sent a letter to Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry formally rejecting his order for the extradition of a New Paltz doctor to stand trial for murder for having...
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U.S. sues tax scoflaw lawyer for $1.7M
A previously disbarred Sullivan County lawyer who was imprisoned for tax evasion for nearly a year is facing a new action by the federal government to collect $1.7 million in taxes, penalties and...
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Ban on deceptive digital material now in effect in Westchester
County Executive Ken Jenkins on Feb. 26 signed into law legislation prohibiting the unlawful use of digitally deceptive material in Westchester. Digitally deceptive material, sometimes branded as “deep...
View ArticleDoctor claims he was illegally fired for pending criminal charges
A doctor who was suspended and then fired while he was under investigation for allegedly sexually molesting his best friend’s 7-year-old daughter claims he was fired illegally. Nitin Bhatia, of...
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Check washing clues found at Yonkers overdose scene
A drug overdose at a Yonkers apartment last year has led to charges against three people who were allegedly involved in a $1.2 million check washing scheme. Jahnine Wolinsky, Kipsorn Brown and Sadie...
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Bridgeport Democrat councilmen, DTC vice chair among 5 indicted
With shovels in hand, Bridgeport officials break ground on the proposed Steelpointe Harbor ancillary project that will include a Dunkin, car wash, gas station, and sandwich shop. Councilman Alfredo...
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Downtown Stamford restaurant destroyed in early morning blaze
The burned out storefront of Chez Vous Bistro later Friday morning shows the damage done by the early morning blaze. Photo courtesy of Chez Vous Bistro STAMFORD – The Chez Vous Bistro on Bedford Street...
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