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Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster
Driveway Paving Scammers Targeting Residents In Brewster Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers claiming to be from a paving company.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office detailed the scam in an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 17, saying that the suspects targeted a resident in Brewster.  According to authorities, two men approached a resident and claimed to be from a paving company that had leftover asphalt from a previous job. The duo arrived in a black, unmarked Ford F-150 pickup truck, a tactic scammers use to "appear professional and legitimate," the Sheriff's Office said. Scammers w…
Popular Newark Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver: Prosecutor Popular Newark Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver: Prosecutor
Popular Newark Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver: Prosecutor Police have made an arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a popular Newark man. Ahmed Bouda, 29 has been charged after authorities said he struck and killed Corey Claybrook around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 on the 600 block of Springfield Avenue then fled the scene, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. Claybrook died approximately one hour later. Bouda was found by officers a short time later and was charged with death by auto, leaving the scene of a crash, and failure to render aid to a victim. He was lodged in th…
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Armonk Business $3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Armonk Business
$3.4M Scheme: Ex-Controller Admits To Embezzling Family-Owned Armonk Business A senior member of a family-owned company has admitted to embezzling more than $3.4 million from the business over five years. According to court filings released on Thursday, Oct. 10, John Hickey, age 34, created false invoices that appeared to be from entities with which the Northern Westchester-based corporations did business from February 2018 to November 2023. The company, located in Armonk, manufactured flame retardant fabrics. Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said Hickey then forged signatures that supposedly approved payment of those invo…
Guilford Woman Who Pocketed $1.4M In Unpaid Business Taxes Gets 19 Months In Prison: Feds Guilford Woman Who Pocketed $1.4M In Unpaid Business Taxes Gets 19 Months In Prison: Feds
Guilford Woman Who Pocketed $1.4M In Unpaid Business Taxes Gets 19 Months In Prison: Feds A Connecticut businesswoman who admitted to withholding more than $1 million in payroll taxes to spend on her mortgage, home repairs, and casino trips will spend more than a year and a half behind bars, authorities announced.  Michelle Ann Gilson, 38, of Guilford in New Haven County, was sentenced this week to 19 months in prison followed by three years of probation, and she must pay the IRS more than $1.4 million in restitution, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Gilson co-owned and co-operated B&M Package Solutions, Inc. and formerly owned and operated Epic Empirez,…
200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sparta Listing 200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sparta Listing
200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sparta Listing A new home promising to offer mind, body and soul paradise has hit the market in Sussex County. The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home at 329 Glen Road in Sparta was listed last month for $899,000 by Amy Wang and Scott Stephenson of Serhant Real Estate.  The open-concept home features oversized landscape windows, a 200-gallon aquarium, and a "meditative" spa jacuzzi area designed to promote "good chi," according to the listing. The house's aesthetics, use of color and texture, and lighting elements are aimed at provoking one's deepest sense of peace and joy, according to the listing. Th…
Contractor Who Stole $140K+ From Medford Homeowners Caught In Las Vegas, Police Say Contractor Who Stole $140K+ From Medford Homeowners Caught In Las Vegas, Police Say
Contractor Who Stole $140K+ From Medford Homeowners Caught In Las Vegas, Police Say A Pennsylvania contractor was accused of stealing more than $140,000 from New Jersey homeowners who needed storm repairs, authorities said. James Silva, 50, was arrested by Las Vegas police on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Medford Township Police Department said in a news release. He's an owner of Home Repair LLC, a company based in King of Prussia, PA, according to the Better Business Bureau. Medford police began investigating potential contractor fraud in April 2024 related to repairs after storms in the area in the spring of 2023. Homeowners and insurance companies filed complaints, sayin…
Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store
Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store An otherwise mundane day turned into a memorable one for a Maryland man who had a hunch, made a pit stop at an area liquor store, and picked up a winning $1 million scratcher. The man told Lottery officials in Baltimore that he was driving past Severn Liquors in the 8200 block of WB&A Road in Severn when he had a hankering to try his luck on a scratch-off ticket. "I just had a hunch," he mused. That urge turned out to be fortuitous for the Anne Arundel County man, who purchased a $20 Millionaire's Club ticket, because he "liked the look of the game" and because it was relatively n…
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland A last-minute stop on a trip home from Maryland landed a Virginia man a five-figure Lottery prize. "I almost didn't buy it," the Accomack County resident mused to Lottery officials while claiming a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Baltimore in his return back across state lanes to celebrate his biggest win to date. According to the winner, the "mistake ticket" ended a streak of bad luck. The lucky Lottery player says he was returning to his Eastern Shore home from a Labor Day Weekend visit to Washington, DC, when he decided to stop at River Market in Pocomoke City, one of the last locations b…
Newly Minted Millionaire: New Bedford Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash Newly Minted Millionaire: New Bedford Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash
Newly Minted Millionaire: New Bedford Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash A Bristol County woman said she has big plans for the $1 million lottery jackpot she won earlier this week.  Donna Balut, of New Bedford, won the cash playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” All five of the $2 million jackpots remain in the $10 scratch-off game as well as nine of 10 $1 million prizes.  Related: Phew! Woman Claims $1 Million Prize Just Weeks Before It Expired Balut chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she would use the money on her home.  Balut bought the ticket at Belleville Discount Gas at 535 B…
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M 40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M Hard work paid off for a team of realtors who overhauled a Maryland home, selling for more than $60,000 over the asking price.  A buyer just had to have a Potomac home at along 9117 Potomac Station Lane, sitting on an unusually large parcel of land for the neighborhood that sold for $1.86 million, above the $1.799 million listing price,  The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom custom-built 6,350-square-foot home had been listed with Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners of Washington Fine Properties. According to the realtors, the…
Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M
Abstract Scarsdale Home Designed By Local Architect Listed For $2.9M A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars.  The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's International Real Estate Group. The 5,400-square-foot home was designed by architect Paul M. Doering, a graduate of the iconic Bauhaus School in Germany known for teaching modern design.  According to its listing, the residence perfectly exemplifies the school's principles with its blend of …
Pool Was Selling Point For Mahwah Home That Went For $159K Over Asking Price Pool Was Selling Point For Mahwah Home That Went For $159K Over Asking Price
Pool Was Selling Point For Mahwah Home That Went For $159K Over Asking Price A Bergen County home with a lemonade porch and a picture-perfect pool sold for nearly $160,000 over asking price. The home at 228 Miller Road in Mahwah was listed in early April at $669,000 by Tony Nabhan of Keller Williams City Views Realty. On Friday, June 28, it sold for $858,000. A spokesperson for Keller Williams City Views said the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house had somewhere around 18 offers, but it was the pool — built by Oasis Pool Construction — that sold it. Amenities include a master bedroom with a sitting area and walk-in closet, new bathrooms, floors, appliances and lighting th…
$50K Lottery Scratcher Sold At Maryland Sheetz $50K Lottery Scratcher Sold At Maryland Sheetz
$50K Lottery Scratcher Sold At Maryland Sheetz If at first you don't succeed... Just keep scratching. A Maryland man turned a $5 Money Money Money ticket into $50,000, though not before he lost on three previous tickets during a stop at Sheetz in St. Mary's County. The lucky winner said that he purchased four tickets at Sheetz in the 22700 block of Three Notch Road in California, but fate had a little fun with him before his unexpected windfall, which topped his previous top prize of $500. “I scratched one and scanned it, not a winner; two, not a winner; three, not a winner. The fourth one said ‘Go to the Lottery,’” he said, notin…
$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand $1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand
$1M Lottery Payday: Central Mass Lands Win While On 'Honey Do' Errand It pays to help your wives, fellas. At least that's what one Worcester County man found out when he picked up a lottery ticket while running an errand for his wife and won $1 million.  Joshua Chunis, of Milford, landed the seven-figure win playing the “$10,000,000 Lucky Bucks” $20 scratch-off game. He bought the ticket when he stopped to get gas in his wife's car.  Chunis chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to make home improvements. Chunis bought the ticket at Sunoco A Plus at 527 SW Cutoff in Wo…
TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home
TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home A Virginia resident who gained a TikTok following for documenting the construction of a tunnel in her home says she's optimistic about the future after the town put a temporary stop work order on the project. The woman goes by Kala on the app, identifies as an engineer and appears to do all of the work on her underground tunnel system by herself. FOX5 identified her as a Herndon resident. The project began in August 2022, Kala said in a video that had 8M views as of press time. It features a 30-foot entrance and a main chamber 22 feet under ground. Kala details all of the issues the r…
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an In the ever-evolving real estate market of Pennsylvania, particularly in the vibrant area of King of Prussia, homeowners and potential buyers are increasingly recognizing the importance of every aspect of a property, including seemingly minor details like garage doors. This is where the expertise of Capital Garage Door Repair, a leading name in garage door services, becomes invaluable. The Real Estate Boom in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's real estate market has been experiencing a significant boom, with areas like King of Prussia leading the charge. Known for its excellent shopping centers, t…
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot A happy birthday came early for an Anne Arundel County man who won a five-figure prize playing some familiar numbers. "Happy Birthdays!" as he will forever be known, is celebrating after winning a $50,000 "Bonus Match 5" top prize by using the birthdays of he and his family members. The retired 61-year-old firefighter - who decided to remain anonymous - explained to Lottery officials that he played the same three lines of numbers for 20 years, which are the combinations of different birthdays of family members. It took two decades, but the strategy finally paid off big time for the Pasaden…
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass 'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass A newly-minted lottery winner credited his windfall to a higher power and plans to use his new chunk of change to install a swimming pool.  Edward Richards won $1 million in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game and said he was inspired to buy the ticket after being blessed with holy water at Easter Mass on Saturday, April 8, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Richards bought the ticket at Richdale Convenience, located on West Main Street in Georgetown. He said he would not have gone to that specific store had he not gone to the Easter service…
Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration
Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration One Boston resident is counting his blessings – and his money – after narrowly missing the deadline to claim his $100,000 lottery prize, officials said. John Butler, of West Roxbury, said he bought his winning ticket and several others before going to Florida last year, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports.  Butler put the tickets in a drawer and never looked at them again until last week when his wife told him about the unclaimed Mass Cash prize. He searched his house, found the winning ticket and claimed his prize 11 days before it was set to expire, lottery officials said. “We a…
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 A new Home Depot is slated to open in Lehigh County sometime in summer 2023, developers have announced.  Workers broke ground at the site of the new store in Lower Macungie Township on Monday, Nov. 14, said development company RD Management.  The 136,000-square-foot store will include a full garden department, and will be part of the proposed Macungie Crossing community shopping center near the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Grange Road, the developers said.  “The Home Depot opening at Macungie Crossing is a great win for local community members needing a c…
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say A 41-year-old self-employed contractor is facing charges after authorities say he installed a hidden camera inside a DC home. The incidents happened between Monday, June 20, and Thursday, June 23 on the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Eddy Giron, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was hired to complete home improvement and remodeling work at the home when he placed the camera without the victims' knowledge, police said. One of the residents eventually found the hidden camera and contacted the police. An arrest warrant was then issued for…
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win A Sparks family is no longer wondering how they will fix their home after winning a $172,210 progressive jackpot with the Maryland Lottery, officials announce. The 62-year-old player has had luck on lottery scratch-offs a few times, but nothing like his win in the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack game, states the Maryland Lottery. The soon-to-be retiree bought his lucky ticket at Royal Farms #185 in Parkton after having an interesting conversation with the store owner a few weeks prior. “It is funny because the owner told me, ‘I want you to win so I can get a big banner,’” he recalled. The …
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Police issued an alert to Westchester County residents about a common scam where individuals pose as door-to-door salespeople. The City of Rye Police Department made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 16. "With so many residents doing home improvements we have a lot of contractors in our area," police said. "With the optic of our neighborhoods filled with contractors we want to make sure you don’t let your guard down and become the victim of a scam." Police said scammers often claim to be salespeople for a construction company or contractors with extra supplies and say they can offer a good…
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly renovating an area home without a contractor's license, or getting the permits or inspections. John Tate, age 65, of Weston, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26, by Wilton Police for performing the renovations on a Wilton home. His arrest is the result of an investigation related to extensive remodeling work on the victim's residence, Wilton Police said. Tate is alleged to have completed work without a home improvement contractor's license, without obtaining appropriate permits, and violating other provisions of home improvement la…
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment The owner of a Connecticut pool company has been arrested for allegedly failing to refund money for a home improvement within 10 days. Windham County resident Brian Roy, age 40, the owner of Roy's Pools of Canterbury, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 24 after turning himself in to state police on a warrant. According to the Connecticut State Police, Roy was charged with failure to refund payment for a home improvement within 10 days of a written request following an investigation conducted by the state Department of Consumer Protection Roy was processed without incident, held on a court i…
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says ‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner was slapped with dozens of charges Tuesday after an investigation found that he had spent years scamming at least 26 customers out of thousands of dollars, the district attorney announced. Roger Kornfeind, of Bethlehem, faces 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Kornfeind — the owner of Hydro Dynamic Pools — has been defrauding customers at locations in Pen Argyl, Northampton County; Slatington, Lehigh County; and Oley, …
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General
Scam Warning Issued By Pennsylvania Attorney General Hurricane Ida brought heavy rains, flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes and now it could bring home improvement scams. Homeowners should watch out for scammers who may target them with fake contracts, or phony government loans/grants, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says. CONSUMER ALERTAs PA recovers from Hurricane Ida damage — stay cautious of home repair scams. https://t.co/gkIqP4LJa1 — AG Josh Shapiro (@PAAttorneyGen) September 3, 2021 Pennsylvanians should not sign insurance checks or claims over to any contractor. Legitimate contractors and government agencies will never…
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools
Bring On Summer: Hot Days, Cooler Pools The best moments of summer are when your days are full of nothing to do but relax poolside. These days, pools are more popular than ever as people seek to make their homes a true oasis. However, adding a pool to your home can be time-consuming and local pool contractors are booked for months to come. If you are looking to enjoy a pool this summer, these homes offer stunning pools that are perfect for entertaining or simply escaping the heat. 577 Millwood Road, Chappaqua Price: $8,500,000 5 Bedrooms | 5 Baths | 4 Half Baths It’s easy to enjoy the warm summer days outside at this extraord…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Pair Of Home Burglaries, Police Say A Fairfield County has been arrested in connection with two alleged burglaries in 2019 and 2020. Carlos Morales-Rodriguez, age 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, June 2, for the two residential burglaries in Monroe in January of 2019 and March 2020. In the 2019 burglary, Monroe Police responded to a home on Bugg Hill Road where they discovered forced entry had been made through a rear screen door, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. The homeowner reported 25 folding chairs valued at $250 were stolen from the porch area. During the processing of the home, detectives collected items o…
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home
Fire Breaks Out In Recently Purchased Area Home A fire broke out in a recently purchased area home after rags caught fire, causing damage to the kitchen and floor, fire officials said. The Arlington Fire District was dispatched to a Briarwood Drive home in the Town of Poughkeepsie at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, where there was a reported two-alarm house fire and smoke coming from the second-story windows of a two-story residence, Arlington Fire Chief William Steenbergh said. Steenbergh said that crews forced their way into the structure, where they encountered a heavy smoke condition throughout the vacant home. The fire…