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Former Teacher In New Rochelle Admits To Sexually Abusing Student Former Teacher In New Rochelle Admits To Sexually Abusing Student
Former Teacher In New Rochelle Admits To Sexually Abusing Student A former teacher in the area will spend time behind bars and register as a sex offender after admitting to rape and other charges involving a teenage student. White Plains resident John Fraioli, 35, pleaded guilty this week to criminal sexual act and rape after assaulting his child victim on more than one occasion last year, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced. At the time of the sexual assaults, his victim was a student at New Rochelle High School, where Fraioli was a teacher. Fraioli was first arrested by New Rochelle Police investigators after he engaged…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old
Westchester Man Charged For 2017 Slaying Of 47-Year-Old A suspect from Westchester County has been charged for a 2017 slaying in Sullivan County. Naheem Liles, 22, of Mount Vernon has been charged with felony second-degree murder in connection with the Sept. 30, 2017 shooting death of Shaun Chadwick, 47, of Liberty.  Liles was arrested on Thursday, June 4 in New York City by officers from the Monticello Police Department, Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office and New York State Police. Police say Liles, acting in concert with another person, shot Chadwick in the area of Holmes Street and Wood Avenue in the Village of Monticello. An i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended
College Student Wanted For String Of Killings Apprehended A college student from Fairfield County wanted for a string of killings, a home invasion and a kidnapping been apprehended. Peter Manfredonia, 23, a 2015 Newtown High School graduate, was apprehended in Hagerstown, Maryland Wednesday night, May 27 after five days on the run. Connecticut State Police announced it was at the scene in Maryland and said there were "no injuries to any law enforcement personnel or Manfredonia." More information will be provided on Thursday, May 28, Connecticut state police said. Since the first of the two homicides in Connecticut happened on Friday, May 22…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After 23-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Westchester Suspect Nabbed After 23-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Westchester
Suspect Nabbed After 23-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Westchester A 23-year-old man was found fatally shot at a home in Westchester and a suspect is in custody, though police have released few other details regarding the incident. Police apprehended a shooter, also 23, in the Bronx on Sunday, April 26, hours after the shooting in Mount Vernon on South Third Avenue, officials said.  The identities of the shooter and victim have not been released by investigators, nor have the charges filed against the shooter. The victim reportedly was a taxi driver and was an acquaintance of the shooter. It is unclear what the motive of the shooting was. The shootin…

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New Distribution Of More Than $378M Allotted To Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims New Distribution Of More Than $378M Allotted To Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims
New Distribution Of More Than $378M Allotted To Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims Thousands of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme victims will be receiving their portions of the fifth distribution of more than $378 million this week. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced that the Madoff Victim Fund will be distributing $378.5 million to more than 26,000 of his victims involved in the fraud scheme. To date, approximately $2.7 billion has been distributed to Madoff’s victims. Berman said that the fifth payment will bring the victims’ total recovery to 73.65 percent of their losses.  Ultimately, more than $4 billion will be returned due to losses suffered in Madoff’s Ponz…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Convicted Of Raping 9-Year-Old In Area Man Convicted Of Raping 9-Year-Old In Area
Man Convicted Of Raping 9-Year-Old In Area A Putnam County man will face up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of raping a child repeatedly. Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, March 12, that Mahopac resident Khori Salmon, was found guilty of two counts of first-degree rape and course of sexual conduct against a child dating back to incidents that began in 2018. Tendy said that Salmon’s course of sexual conduct against his child victim began when he resided in the Bronx, where he sexually abused the 9-year-old victim.  Salmon moved to Putnam County in 2017, and his abuse conti…

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by Zak Failla
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Closed-Door Negotiations Could Result In Change To Controversial NY Bail Reform Measure Closed-Door Negotiations Could Result In Change To Controversial NY Bail Reform Measure
Closed-Door Negotiations Could Result In Change To Controversial NY Bail Reform Measure Could New York's bail reform laws that took effect this year soon be a thing of the past? Gov. Andrew Cuomo and State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins reportedly met behind closed doors this week to discuss the much-maligned and oft-criticized newly enacted bail reform laws. The two were reportedly looking to make potential changes to the law before the New York State budget has to be signed into law on Wednesday, April 1. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the en…

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Woman Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Co-Worker At Westchester Restaurant Where She Just Started Woman Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Co-Worker At Westchester Restaurant Where She Just Started
Woman Admits To Fatal Stabbing Of Co-Worker At Westchester Restaurant Where She Just Started A woman has admitted to fatally stabbing a co-worker in a Westchester restaurant where she had been working for just a few days. Manhattan resident Rosa Ramirez, 29, pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to second-degree murder for killing a co-worker at the River City Grille on Broadway in Irvington on April 10, 2018. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that Ramirez was working as a dishwasher in the kitchen with other members of the staff on the day of the stabbing.  Shortly after 11 a.m. that day, Ramirez attacked the prep cook, 38-year-old Bonifacio Ro…

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Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think?
Vote Now: New Poll Says Most Think New Bail Reform Laws Are Bad For NY - What Do You Think? New Yorkers have turned against the new bail reform laws that ended cash bail for all misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders in New York, according to a new poll. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, some law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the …

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Convicted Felon Sentenced For Stealing Credit Card From Gym Locker In Westchester Convicted Felon Sentenced For Stealing Credit Card From Gym Locker In Westchester
Convicted Felon Sentenced For Stealing Credit Card From Gym Locker In Westchester A Westchester man already on probation with six prior felony convictions has been sentenced to more time in prison after he admitted to breaking into sports club lockers and stealing and using his victim’s credit card. Ivan Vrabec, 49, of New Rochelle, was sentenced to four years in state prison after pleading guilty in Westchester County Court to one count of first-degree identity theft, following a pair of incidents involving stolen credit cards taken from gym lockers at sports clubs. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that on Dec. 14, 2018, Vrabec opened the…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says
NY Needs To Revisit Bail Reform Laws, State Attorney General Says New York State Attorney General Letitia James has become to latest voice to speak out against the recently enacted statewide bail reform laws. As of Wednesday, Jan. 1, thousands of inmates throughout the state were put back on the streets due to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bail reform legislation, which marked the end of cash bail for misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders that were previously incarcerated. The reform has come under fire from both the community, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials, who believe that Cuomo should revisit the law for possible changes in the …

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Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family
Cop From Area Resigns After Breaking Into Home, Threatening Family An NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who allegedly terrorized an African-American family while in Nashville for a bachelor party has resigned. Rockland County resident Michael J. Reynolds is out of a job after he pleaded guilty to assault and aggravated criminal trespassing after he broke into a Nashville home next to his Airbnb and shouted threats and racial slurs. The 26-year-old police officer officially resigned from the NYPD this week as activists called for his job. He had been on modified-duty status as the incident was investigated. Reynolds was set to appear at police headquarte…

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by Zak Failla