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Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages
Trump Defamation Case: Westchester Juror Among Those Awarding E. Jean Carroll $83.3M In Damages For the second time in less than a year, a Manhattan federal jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay columnist E. Jean Carroll, a longtime Hudson Valley resident, millions of dollars in damages for repeatedly defaming her. The seven men and two women – including Hudson Valley residents from Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties – awarded Carroll a combined $83.3 million after deliberating for three hours on Friday, Jan. 26. The other jurors were from New York County (Manhattan) and the Bronx. Specifically, jurors decided that Trump should pay Carroll $11 million to fund a…
Suspect Nabbed In Brazen, Broad-Daylight Attempted Robbery Outside Fairfield County Apple Store Suspect Nabbed In Brazen, Broad-Daylight Attempted Robbery Outside Fairfield County Apple Store
Suspect Nabbed In Brazen, Broad-Daylight Attempted Robbery Outside Fairfield County Apple Store A 20-year-old man was extradited to Fairfield County for allegedly taking part in a strong robbery of a brother and sister in the summer in front of an Apple store. The original incident took place in Greenwich on Monday, July 18, on lower Greenwich Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Geraldo Morales, of the Bronx, was extradited from New York last week and charged with a number of felonies, including conspiracy to commit robbery and criminal attempt at larceny, according to the Greenwich Police. Earlier report: Greenwich Robbery In Broad Daylight Caught On Video The siblings were followed by tw…
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Fairfield County
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Fairfield County A woman has been charged with a criminal attempt of larceny after allegedly changing the amount on a check for more than it was written for. Jennifer Burgos, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 10 at Rikers Island after being nabbed at JFK Airport. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the original incident was reported in Darien on Friday, Aug. 19 when the victim told police she mailed a check from the USPS box at Corbin Drive and discovered that the checks were altered and cashed for a larger amount than the original checks.  An investig…
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut
Duo Accused Of Stealing 1,000 Gallons Of Cooking Oil In Connecticut Two New York men are facing charges after authorities said they stole more than 1,000 gallons of cooking oil in Connecticut and then led police on a pursuit. The owner of Pizza Palace Restaurant in Middlesex County called police at about 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, to report that he had interrupted the theft of cooking oil at his restaurant, according to the Old Saybrook Police Department. The restaurant is located at 1283 Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook. He gave a description of the Home Depot "Rent Me" box truck that had fled the scene, police said.  He also directed polic…
Alleged Crime Family Member From Fairfield County Charged With Racketeering Alleged Crime Family Member From Fairfield County Charged With Racketeering
Alleged Crime Family Member From Fairfield County Charged With Racketeering Alleged members of the Genovese Organized Crime Family from Westchester and Fairfield counties are facing racketeering charges for their roles within the organization. Federal prosecutors announced that four members and two associates of the family have been charged with racketeering conspiracy involving illegal gambling and extortion. Those charged in Manhattan federal court: Michael Messina, age 69, of New Fairfield, Connecticut; Ralph Balsamo, age 51, of Tuckahoe, NY; Michael Poli, age 37, of Hawthorne, NY; Nicholas Calisi, age 63, of Boca Raton, Florida; John Campanella, age 47, of t…
Four Nabbed In Fairfield County For Stealing Mail, Checks, Police Say Four Nabbed In Fairfield County For Stealing Mail, Checks, Police Say
Four Nabbed In Fairfield County For Stealing Mail, Checks, Police Say Four people were arrested in Fairfield County after authorities said they stole mail and checks worth a total of more than $45,000. Officers responded to a report of individuals in a white minivan taking mail and packages from mailboxes in the area of Hawks Hill Road at about 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Police located the minivan in the area of Jelliff Mill Road and Shady Knoll Lane and spoke to the occupants of the vehicle, authorities said.  While speaking to the minivan's occupants, officers saw a piece of mail that was addre…
Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring
Eight In CT Charged For Roles In Drug Distribution Ring Eight people are facing federal charges for their roles in a massive drug distribution ring throughout Connecticut that led to the seizure of cocaine and nearly $800,000, authorities announced. US Attorney Leonard Boyle announced that eight suspects have been charged for distributing fentanyl, heroin, crack, and powder cocaine in the New Haven area following a federal and local investigation. Those charged: Jason Spearman, also known as “J,” and “Deuce,” age 33, of New Haven; Henry Horton, also known as “Bodie,” age 39, of New Haven; Jayquan Martinez, also known as “Neighbor,” and “Quan,…
Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Fairfield County, Police Say Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Fairfield County, Police Say
Duo Nabbed Siphon Used Cooking Oil From Deli In Fairfield County, Police Say Two men have been arrested in Fairfield County for allegedly stealing cooking oil after their van was spotted backed into a driveway of a restaurant. The incident took place around 5 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, when Darien Police officers on patrol observed a Chevy Express van backed into a driveway perpendicular to Uncle’s Deli.  The van was running with its headlights on. Officers were able to determine that the two occupants of the van, identified as New York City residents Jayden Martinez, age 18, and Anthony Urbistondo, age 48, had been using a hose to siphon used …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region. Damaging winds with gusts of 65 miles per hour that could cause power outings are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in issuing the alert. Frequent lightning and large hail are possible. It lasts until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas: Long Island,  Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties  The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island,  Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut.  It last until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas: A…
Members Of Well-Known Seafood Company Arraigned On Conspiracy, Fraud, Obstruction Charges Members Of Well-Known Seafood Company Arraigned On Conspiracy, Fraud, Obstruction Charges
Members Of Well-Known Seafood Company Arraigned On Conspiracy, Fraud, Obstruction Charges Two members of a prominent Long Island seafood company have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and obstruction charges in federal court for allegedly conspiring to illegally harvest and sell fish caught above legal limits. Bryan Gosman, age 48, Asa Gosman, age 45, of Montauk, members of the management team of Bob Gosman Co. Inc., pleaded not guilty this week after being charged by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and obstruction in connection with a scheme to illegally over-harvest fluke and black sea bass. Both men were released on $100,000 signature bonds a…
Woman Attempts To Withdraw Cash From Bank In Fairfield County Using Fake ID, Police Say Woman Attempts To Withdraw Cash From Bank In Fairfield County Using Fake ID, Police Say
Woman Attempts To Withdraw Cash From Bank In Fairfield County Using Fake ID, Police Say A 54-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to withdraw more than $2,000 from a TD Bank using another person's identity. Banetta Grant, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, April 14, following the incident at the bank located at 55 Post Road in Darien, said Sgt. James Palmieri of the Darien Police. According to Palmieri, Grant went into the bank and attempted to make a $2,300 withdrawal from an account.  The bank employee became suspicious because the owner of the account was a male, and the suspect was a female. When asked, Grant couldn’t answer basic challenge…
Woman, 20, Accused Of Taking Part In Forged Check Scam In Fairfield County Woman, 20, Accused Of Taking Part In Forged Check Scam In Fairfield County
Woman, 20, Accused Of Taking Part In Forged Check Scam In Fairfield County A 20-year-old woman was arrested by police in Fairfield County for running a sophisticated forged check scam. Fairfield Police were first alerted to the scam after a resident reported that one of her personal checks for $750 had been stolen from her mailbox and later cashed at a Citibank for $15,720 payable to Dayana Castillo, of the Bronx, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. With the assistance of Citibank, Fairfield detectives discovered the check was altered and cashed in September via an ATM machine.  Detectives found several other fraudulent deposits into the same account …
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Stole High-End Handbags In Fairfield County, Police Say Duo, Including Westchester Man, Stole High-End Handbags In Fairfield County, Police Say
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Stole High-End Handbags In Fairfield County, Police Say Police arrested two men in connection with the theft of more than $20,000 in high-end handbags from a Fairfield County merchant. Members of the Greenwich Police Organized Retail Criminal Activity Unit chased three suspects on foot down Greenwich Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 27, after they were observed steeling high-value handbags from a local merchant, said Lt. John Slusarz. Two of the suspects were apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and struggle. The third suspect got away with over $20,000 of merchandise, Slusarz said. Allen Nance, age 46, of New Rochelle, and Wilburt Evans, age 43, of…
Bicyclist From Fairfield County Struck, Killed By Van In Westchester Bicyclist From Fairfield County Struck, Killed By Van In Westchester
Bicyclist From Fairfield County Struck, Killed By Van In Westchester A bicyclist from Fairfield County was struck and killed by a van in Northern Westchester. The incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 22 just before 1 p.m. in Pound Ridge. The 2014 Ford Econoline van, operated by Lorenzo Davis, 33, of the Bronx, was traveling south on Route 137 (High Ridge Road), when, for unknown reasons, struck a bicyclist also traveling south on High Ridge Road, state police said. The bicycle operator, Thomas J. Schultz, 70, of New Canaan, was pronounced dead by a Pound Ridge Emergency Medical Technician after life-saving techniques were unsuccessful. Pound Ridge Fire Depa…
COVID-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening COVID-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening
Covid-19: Date Now Set For NYC Phase 1 Reopening New York City is now officially on track to be the final of the state's 10 regions to reopen as it continues recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 29 held at Iona College in New Rochelle, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the city is nearing the state requirements to enter Phase 1 of reopening as soon as Monday, June 8. “Reopening in New York City is more complicated, as we know, but we’re on track to meet all the metrics,” Cuomo said. “We think it can all be done by next week, and then we’d be on track to open up the week after…
This Deli With Three Fairfield County Locations Ranks As Best In Connecticut By Food Network This Deli With Three Fairfield County Locations Ranks As Best In Connecticut By Food Network
This Deli With Three Fairfield County Locations Ranks As Best In Connecticut By Food Network A popular Fairfield County staple with several locations in the area has been named “Best Deli in Connecticut” by the Food Network. Food Network traveled the country to determine which local hotspots provide the best overall all-American deli experience in each state. That tour took them to Gaetano’s Deli, which has locations in Westport, Stratford and Monroe, and a fourth coming to Shelton, earning it the distinction of being the Nutmeg State’s best deli experience. “Guy Catalano and Milanno Ukehaxhaj worked together at the famous Mike’s Deli on Arthur Avenue before bringing their own Ita…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fourteen people from five counties as well as New York City have been ticketed for illegal alcohol sales following a compliance check of local retailers throughout Putnam County. Undercover members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit say they worked alongside the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct a total of 89 spot checks on establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for sale for off-premises consumption. During these checks, an undercover and underage individual attempts to purchase alcohol from the establishment without showing proof of age a…
Kathleen Clemens, Insurance Administrator In Westchester, Dies At 56 Kathleen Clemens, Insurance Administrator In Westchester, Dies At 56
Kathleen Clemens, Insurance Administrator In Westchester, Dies At 56 An insurance administrator in Westchester, 56-year-old Kathleen E. Clemens, died Thursday, Aug. 29 at Putnam Hospital Center. Born on January 26, 1963, in the Bronx, daughter of the late Thomas R. Clemens and Kathleen V. (Cullen) Clemens of Brewster, she graduated from Brewster High School in 1981.  Clemens was an insurance administrator for Donnelly Insurance Center in Elmsford. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, was an avid Rangers and New York Mets fan and also enjoyed looking into her family history and researching her ancestry.  Clemens had a "big heart and carin…
Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say
Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say A man and woman from Westchester were among four nabbed in a scheme to cash a fraudulent check at a Greenwich bank, according to police. The incident took place around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, when Makeeba Mercedes Bell, 28, of Ardsley, walked into the Chase Bank on Greenwich Avenue and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, Greenwich Police said. Bell, who was wearing a green hoodie and black sweatpants, walked towards the rear of the bank parking lot where arriving Greenwich officers saw her getting into a Honda Civic parked in the handicapped spot, police said. Officers app…