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Former College Student In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Murdering Mom Found In Garbage Container Former College Student In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Murdering Mom Found In Garbage Container
Former College Student In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Murdering Mom Found In Garbage Container A former Hudson Valley college student has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to brutally murdering his mother and stuffing her body in a garbage can. Jared Eng, age 25, who attended SUNY New Paltz in Ulster County, was sentenced to 22 years to life on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for the January 2019 murder that took place in New York City in the Tribeca apartment he shared with his mother Paula Chin, said the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Eng previously pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to one count of murder in September. “This sentencing finally closes a challeng…
COVID-19: NY State Sues Amazon For Allegedly Failing To Protect Workers During Pandemic COVID-19: NY State Sues Amazon For Allegedly Failing To Protect Workers During Pandemic
Covid-19: NY State Sues Amazon For Allegedly Failing To Protect Workers During Pandemic New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the state has filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly failing to keep employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. James announced on Wednesday, Feb. 17 that a lawsuit has been filed in state Supreme Court against the tech giant over its alleged failure to provide adequate health and safety measures for employees at the company’s New York facilities when the outbreak first started. An investigation into Amazon’s practices was opened by James’ office in March last year following multiple complaints about an alleged lack of precauti…
COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says
Covid-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says With bars and restaurants struggling to contend with restrictions put in place by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, an upstate New York judge is instructing the state to work with restauranteurs and bar owners to reach a compromise that works for both parties regarding reopening for indoor dining. Owners of upstate New York restaurants are suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the impact on their businesses due to restrictions on indoor dining put in place, have been told by a judge that the state must provide scientific evidence to support the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place on busine…
Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker
Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker A dishwasher at a Hudson Valley restaurant may spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting to murdering a co-worker. New York City resident Rosa Ramirez was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the 2018 stabbing of Bonifacio “Boni” Rodriguez in Westchester County at River City Grille in Irvington-on-Hudson in 2018. Ramirez, 29, pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court earlier this year to second-degree murder. On April 10, 2018, Ramirez was working as a dishwasher in the kitchen with other staff members with other members of the kitchen’s staff when she attacked Rodriguez, 38…
Richard Thomas Seeks Restraining Order In Battle Over Who's Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Seeks Restraining Order In Battle Over Who's Mount Vernon Mayor
Richard Thomas Seeks Restraining Order In Battle Over Who's Mount Vernon Mayor The battle over who is in charge of Mount Vernon is heading to the State Supreme Court. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Andre Wallace, who was appointed acting mayor by the city council, will have their fates determined by a judge as they continue debating who is the actual mayor of one of New York’s largest cities. Thomas is currently seeking a restraining order that would block Wallace from performing mayoral duties and would nullify any actions taken by him, the City Council and City Comptroller Deborah Reynolds in the weeks the two have been jostling for power. On Monday, July 8…
Battle Between Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, Reaches Fever Pitch Battle Between Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, Reaches Fever Pitch
Battle Between Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, Reaches Fever Pitch The ongoing battle between Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds has reached new heights. This week, Reynolds reportedly removed Thomas and Mount Vernon City Council President Lisa Copeland from the city’s bank-account signature card, which the mayor argues is a violation of the City Charter. Thomas stated that “ if Comptroller Reynolds were to become incapacitated or unable to fulfill her duties, there is no one empowered to officially sign the City's checks.” On Friday, Thomas went after Reynolds again, this time because the Comptroller’s office was clos…
Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case
Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case The long-standing feud between embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds is set to come to a head this week in court. The mayor and his comptroller are set to say their parts in front of Judge Susan Cacace in state Supreme Court in Westchester, with the trial to kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Thomas has contended that Reynolds is failing to do her job, and has even petitioned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove her from her elected position.  Reynolds has stated that Thomas should be ousted, citing criminal claims that have been levied against him t…
Look Who's Coming Back: Ralph's Returning To Mamaroneck In New Location Look Who's Coming Back: Ralph's Returning To Mamaroneck In New Location
Look Who's Coming Back: Ralph's Returning To Mamaroneck In New Location With its legal issues behind it, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream is set to make a grand return to Mamaroneck. Last year, owner Scott Rosenberg was forced to shut the doors on his shop on East Boston Post Road due to zoning discrepancies regarding the business. Ultimately, a State Supreme Court judge chose to dismiss his case against the village, where he sought $300,000 in damages after being told to close. Less than a year later, the two sides have reunited, an application for a 3,000-square-foot location on Mamaroneck Avenue has been approved. The new location is scheduled to reopen …
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City A former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney is coming to Mount Vernon to “provide the means to hold city employees, boards and officials accountable,” according to the mayor. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointment of former Manhattan ADA Charles Knapp, who will be tasked with “protecting residents, preventing corruption and enforcing quality controls so justice can prevail.” As the city’s Inspector General, Knapp’s role will be to investigate complaints, prevent and detect corruption, and conflicts of interest or abuse. He will also assist in establishing programs fo…
30-Year-Old Son Evicted By Judge Finally Leaves Parents' NY Home 30-Year-Old Son Evicted By Judge Finally Leaves Parents' NY Home
30-Year-Old Son Evicted By Judge Finally Leaves Parents' NY Home With a honk of his car’s horn and a wave to reporters, the 30-year-old upstate New York man who was evicted from his parents' residence has left the homestead for good. Michael Rotondo, the Camillus resident who made national headlines when his parents took him to court in an effort to get him out of the house drove off on Friday, but not before allegedly calling the police on his father over LEGOs, according to multiple reports. "Rotondo said he called the cops because he believed his son's LEGOs were in the basement and his dad — who is evicting him — wouldn't let him look for them. …
30-Year-Old Son Who Won't Move Out Of His NY Parents' Home Evicted By Judge 30-Year-Old Son Who Won't Move Out Of His NY Parents' Home Evicted By Judge
30-Year-Old Son Who Won't Move Out Of His NY Parents' Home Evicted By Judge A 30-year-old man is going to have to make it on his own after being evicted from his parents’ New York home in court. Camillus resident Michael Rotondo was taken to court this week, where State Supreme Court Justice Donald Greenwood ruled that he would have to move out of his parents’ home following a combative half-hour court appearance after his parents gave him multiple opportunities to pursue other living options. According to multiple reports, Rotondo’s parents began leaving him notes to move out of the family home beginning in February, following discussions of the subject beginning …