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‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War ‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War
‘You're Racist': Video Shows Lawyer Harassing NY Mosque Members Over Israel-Hamas War A New York lawyer is facing criminal charges after he was allegedly caught on video harassing members of a mosque over the Israel-Hamas war. The Long Island incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Melville Islamic Center, located on Old Neck Road. Suffolk County Police said Jordan Endler, age 46, entered the place of worship and made several statements regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Video shared on X, formerly Twitter, shows Endler walking in circles around a staircase while repeatedly shouting, “Free the Israeli hostages now.” A woman filming the i…
Duo From Westchester Slash NYPD Officer With Box Cutter: Report Duo From Westchester Slash NYPD Officer With Box Cutter: Report
Duo From Westchester Slash Nypd Officer With Box Cutter: Report Two 24-year-old men from Westchester face numerous charges after attacking a police officer while he was trying to break up a fight, according to a report by ABC 7 New York.  Yonkers resident Marquise Webb and New Rochelle resident Brian Innocent, both age 24, are accused of attacking Lt. Gypsy Pichardo of the New York City Police Department on Saturday, Nov. 11 around 9:45 p.m. at the 238th Street station in New York City, according to ABC 7.  At the time of the incident, Pichardo, a 16-year veteran of the department, became trapped between two groups as he tr…
School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying In Westchester: Attorney General School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying In Westchester: Attorney General
School District Failed To Address Race, Gender Based Bullying In Westchester: Attorney General Following an investigation that found a Westchester school district failed to adequately address race- and gender-based bullying and harassment against students, the district has agreed to make the needed changes to improve its response to these incidents, officials said.  The Mamaroneck Union Free School District agreed to make these changes following an investigation conducted by the New York Office of the Attorney General, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, July 18.  According to James, the investigation was started in June 2020 following allegations from…
Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Attempts To Carjack Vehicle, Attacks Woman, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged after allegedly attempting to carjack a vehicle and then attacking a woman at an area home. The incident took place in Rockland County on Saturday, March 4 in Nanuet. Officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to reports of a dispute in front of 6 Second Ave. in Nanuet where they found a victim who said he was sitting in his vehicle when a man opened the door and began trying to pull him out, said Det. Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police. The suspect then began punching the victim in his face and body. After failing attempts to …
Knicks Broadcaster Who Is Son Of Hall-Of-Fame Coach Fired Over Harassment Claims Knicks Broadcaster Who Is Son Of Hall-Of-Fame Coach Fired Over Harassment Claims
Knicks Broadcaster Who Is Son Of Hall-Of-Fame Coach Fired Over Harassment Claims A longtime New York Knicks broadcaster has signed off the air for the last time after being fired by the MSG Network amid alleged harassment allegations, according to reports. A spokesperson for MSG Networks announced radio analyst Brendan Brown's ousting in a statement on Monday, Jan. 23, along with plans for the rest of the Knicks’ regular-season broadcasts. “MSG Networks and Brendan Brown have decided to part company,” officials stated. “For the remainder of the season, various personalities including former Knick John Wallace, will serve as the Knicks radio analyst on the MSG Radio Netw…
Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Assaulting Mother, Endangering Child In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman while he was holding their child. The incident took place in Rockland County on Friday, Oct. 21 in Hillcrest. According to the Ramapo Police, officers responded to a home in the Hillcrest section of the town for a domestic dispute.  Upon arrival, it was learned that the man had left the scene, but an investigation revealed that the man had assaulted the woman while he was holding their infant child, police said. The victim sustained pain, bruising, and swelling to her face, police added.  The man, a 25-year-old H…
Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says
Man Charged With Harassing 2 Victims, New Canaan PD Says A 47-year-old man is facing charges in Fairfield County after two people reported that they received harassing phone calls and emails from him. The New Canaan Police Department reported that officers received complaints from two separate victims about Jason Newport, of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Sept. 1. Police said both victims reported that they received harassing text messages, emails, and phone calls from Newport. An investigation was conducted, and arrest warrants were issued for both incidents, according to the report.  New Canaan Police traveled&n…
Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Cops Damages Hotel After Arrest In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Cops Damages Hotel After Arrest In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Cops Damages Hotel After Arrest In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 41-year-old man has been accused of damaging a hotel in the Hudson Valley after being released following an arrest during an altercation with police officers earlier in the day at a convenience store/gas station. The incidents happened Thursday, Oct. 6 in Rockland County, in the Village of Airmont. The man, whose name was not released by Ramapo Police, "violently resisted arrest, spit in the face and on the arms of several officers, while threatening to kill the officers," the department said. After the officers deployed a taser, the man continued to resist to avoid his arrest, requiring…
Northern Westchester Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her Northern Westchester Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her
Northern Westchester Resident Accused Of Harassing Another Woman She Said Was Stalking Her A resident in the area has been charged with a criminal summons for alleged harassment of another woman she claimed was stalking her. Catherine Camerota, age 67, of Yorktown, was charged on Friday, July 29, after the victim went to the police, concerned for her safety, said the Yorktown Police. Camerota is accused of following the victim in her vehicle, blocking the victim in her parking space, confronting the victim, and accusing her of stalking, police said. "The defendant's behavior caused the victim to be seriously annoyed and alarmed," police said. On Friday, Yorktown Police met with…
Teen Arraigned, Placed On Home Confinement After Threatening Mass Shooting At NY HS Teen Arraigned, Placed On Home Confinement After Threatening Mass Shooting At NY HS
Teen Arraigned, Placed On Home Confinement After Threatening Mass Shooting At NY HS A teenager in New York has been arraigned after being arrested for allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting at a local school, authorities announced. On Long Island, a 16-year-old student at Bellport High School in Suffolk County was arrested by police in his home on Thursday, May 26. Original story - Teen Charged After Threatening Mass Shooting At Bellport HS, DA Says Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said that the teen - whose name is not being released due to his age - created an online post threatening a massive shooting at his hometown school. Investigators…
Employee Accused Of Sending Texts Demanding Money To Area Business Employee Accused Of Sending Texts Demanding Money To Area Business
Employee Accused Of Sending Texts Demanding Money To Area Business An employee was arrested for allegedly sending threatening text messages demanding money to his employer in Fairfield County. On Friday, April 15, the business owner in New Canaan told police that they were receiving harassing text messages from an employee identified as Kelvin Rodriguez, age 33, of Bridgeport, said the New Canaan Police Department. An investigation was initiated and it was determined that Rodriguez had sent over 50 text messages demanding money and a percentage of the business and if he was not paid the business would be ruined, police said. As a result of the investigati…
Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students
Hudson Valley Bus Driver Charged After Altercation With Students A 58-year-old school bus driver from Dutchess County is facing charges after being involved in an altercation with BOCES students in the Hudson Valley, authorities announced. On Thursday, Jan. 27, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the Ulster County BOCES - Center for Innovative Learning in the Town of Esopus regarding a complaint involving a bus driver and students. The investigation found that the driver - a Poughkeepsie man whose name has not been released - allegedly was involved in verbal altercations with students, during which multiple threats were made towa…
Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers
Scammers Banned From Westchester Stop & Shop After Harassing Customers A group of hecklers in Northern Westchester could be arrested if they return to an area Stop & Shop where they allegedly harassed customers for cash, police said. The North Castle Police Department received a call from a shopper at the North White Plains Stop & Shop on Custis Avenue who said he was approached by multiple Black men in their late teens or early 20s who were asking for donations for their basketball team. Police said that when the caller was preparing to make a donation, an employee from Stop & Shop came outside and advised that the group was scamming him and to n…
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for allegedly attempting to gain access to an area law enforcement center. Detectives and deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office arrested Josue Gonzalez, age 35, of Kingston on Friday, Jan. 28, after he attempted to enter the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center and attempted to access a secure area. A foot chase ensued, during which Gonzalez kicked a deputy in the chest, causing the deputy's body camera to break. He was taken into custody at the Family Practice Medical Complex without further incident, the department said.  Gonzalez w…
Dad Assaults Driver After Child Hit By Car On Residential Area Street, Police Say Dad Assaults Driver After Child Hit By Car On Residential Area Street, Police Say
Dad Assaults Driver After Child Hit By Car On Residential Area Street, Police Say Police are investigating after they say a 4-year-old child was hit by a car on a residential street in the area and his father then assaulted the driver of the vehicle. The incident took place around 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, in Rockland County in New City. According to Detective Norm Peters of the Clarkstown Police, a vehicle was traveling southbound on Amundsen Lane when it struck the child who ran into the roadway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, got out of the vehicle to check on the child who was lying next to his car, Peters said. That's when the driver was charged by the c…
COVID-19: Man Arrested For Harassing Woman During Mask Argument In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Man Arrested For Harassing Woman During Mask Argument In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Man Arrested For Harassing Woman During Mask Argument In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley man was arrested after he knocked another shopper at a Dollar General location to the ground when she confronted him for not wearing a face mask, police said, and was charged with a second count of harassment after another incident later that week.  Police in Ulster County were called to the Dollar General on Route 9W in Saugerties at approximately 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. There, a female victim alleged that 38-year-old Jona T. Knox shoved her into a display after she "approached [him] for not wearing a mask," according to Saugerties Police Chief Joe Sinagra. …
COVID-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say COVID-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say
Covid-19: Man Arrested After Intentionally Coughing On Walmart Customer, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly coughing on another customer at an area Walmart several times after an eagle-eyed police officer spotted him during a traffic stop. The incident took place on Monday, December 14, in Rockland County at Walmart in the Village of Airmont, said the Ramapo Police. It was alleged that the man, an Orange County resident, unprovoked coughed on another customer several times. The man then left the store, police said. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the customer became concerned over the possibility of being exposed to the virus.   Police obtained …
Westchester Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment, Arson Westchester Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment, Arson
Westchester Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment, Arson A Westchester man is facing a host of charges, including stalking, harassment, and arson, following several incidents where he terrorized his girlfriend over the summer. Mount Vernon resident Tony Clark has been charged in a 15-count indictment for stalking and harassing a former partner on four separate occasions, including incidents where he set fire to her home and endangered her child. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that between Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23, Clark allegedly flattened the tires of his victim’s car, threatened her with a knife,…
Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge
Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge A warrant was put out for the arrest of a man who allegedly harassed and contacted a woman excessively since June of 2020; after he was taken into custody by police in Northern Westchester, he was then brought to Fairfield County for arraignment and sentencing.  Police responded to a parking lot of a Westport business on a threatening complaint on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 9.  The victim told police that Anthony Alfano, who had fled the scene, had been following her and ultimately approached her, and threatened her life when she avoided his advances, according to Westport Po…
Sandy Hook Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Police In Tweet Sandy Hook Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Police In Tweet
Sandy Hook Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Police In Tweet A 24-year-old Northern Fairfield County man was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill police on Twitter. On Wednesday, June 24, Connecticut State Police Headquarters received a complaint from a resident in the state of Virginia reporting a disturbing tweet on Twitter, the department said. According to police, the tweet said: "imma kill a cop today and when they ask me why I did it, imma tell them he was acting nervous and looked at me wrong." The department's Western District Major Crime Squad was assigned to investigate the incident and was assisted by State Troopers from Troop A, …
COVID-19: Woman Intentionally Coughed On At NYC Bagel Shop Speaks Out COVID-19: Woman Intentionally Coughed On At NYC Bagel Shop Speaks Out
Covid-19: Woman Intentionally Coughed On At NYC Bagel Shop Speaks Out A woman who was intentionally coughed on and verbally attacked by another woman at a bagel shop is speaking out about the incident. Ally Goodbaum said on Facebook that the incident took place on Saturday, June 6, at the New York Bagel Coffee House at 30th Avenue and Broadway in Astoria, Queens. According to Goodbaum, she was getting a bagel and noticed a woman who was coughing, not covering her mouth, and not wearing a mask.  "I politely pointed this out to the woman working at the store and told her that the store should enforce masks to worn by patrons while inside the store," …
Westchester Construction Worker Charged With Harassment After Punching At Co-Worker, Police Say Westchester Construction Worker Charged With Harassment After Punching At Co-Worker, Police Say
Westchester Construction Worker Charged With Harassment After Punching At Co-Worker, Police Say A construction worker at a site in Westchester was arrested after allegedly punching a co-worker in the face during a verbal argument that turned physical, police said. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a construction site on Southwoods Lane shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday, March 2, where there was a report of an altercation between two workers. Police said that officers spoke to one worker, who said that he had gotten into an argument with Mount Vernon resident Adolfo Castillo, 49, which turned physical. The two had allegedly been bullying one another and tossing in…
Accused Area Library Killer Was Free Without Bail On Attempted Rape Charge Accused Area Library Killer Was Free Without Bail On Attempted Rape Charge
Accused Area Library Killer Was Free Without Bail On Attempted Rape Charge This story has been updated. The 25-year-old man behind bars for allegedly fatally stabbing a Rockland County library security guard was free without bail on an attempted rape charge. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Sandra Wilson, 52, of Spring Valley, was killed by Blanchard Glaudin, on the third floor of the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, after she asked him to turn his music down. According to Spring Valley Police, Glaudin attacked Wilson with a 6-inch knife in which he stabbed her repeatedly before being restrained by "heroic" bystanders. See Earlier Story: IDs Released Fo…
Real-Time Alert In Bedford Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Stolen Car Real-Time Alert In Bedford Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Stolen Car
Real-Time Alert In Bedford Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In Stolen Car Westchester County Police arrested a 20-year-old man on after he was found driving a stolen car on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester. The suspect, identified as Keyshawn Adams, of the Bronx, was later found to be wanted on six outstanding arrest warrants lodged by three upstate police agencies, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The incident began around 11:22 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, when the Real-Time Crime Center at County Police headquarters broadcast an alert that a stolen 2009 Kia Spectra was traveling southbound on the Saw Mill Rive…
Police Sergeant In Westchester Charged With Choking Woman, Harassment Police Sergeant In Westchester Charged With Choking Woman, Harassment
Police Sergeant In Westchester Charged With Choking Woman, Harassment A Mount Vernon Police Department sergeant is facing charges connected to an assault of a woman during an off-duty incident earlier this year. Mount Vernon Police Sgt. Martin Bailey, 49, of Dutchess County, was arraigned on a multi-count indictment in connection to the physical assault of a Mount Vernon woman in September, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced. It is alleged that on Saturday, Sept. 21, Bailey - while not on duty - was involved in a physical altercation with a woman in a private home he owns in Mount Vernon. During the assault, it is alleged th…
Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard
Westchester City Official Facing Charges For Physical Altercation With Security Guard A city official is facing charges after an alleged physical altercation in a downtown New Rochelle elevator. City Development Commissioner Luiz Aragon was arrested and charged with second-degree harassment dating back to an incident on Friday, Oct. 25 in Trump Plaza, where he lives. Aragon allegedly was caught on camera shouting at a security guard delivering newspapers. He is scheduled to be arraigned in New Rochelle City Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29. In the video, Aragon can reportedly be seen demanding the security guard get off the elevator, stating that there was one elevator for staff m…
Woman Charged With Violating Order Of Protection In Northern Westchester Woman Charged With Violating Order Of Protection In Northern Westchester
Woman Charged With Violating Order Of Protection In Northern Westchester A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly violating a protective order among other charges by texting and calling the victim numerous times. Valentine Arvelo, of Tarrytown, was arrested around 5:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, after the victim went to Yorktown Police Headquarters to file a complaint, said the Yorktown Police. According to police, Arvelo allegedly violating the order of protection by calling and texting the victims multiple times, causing fear and alarm, police said. Arvelo voluntarily surrendered at the Yorktown Police Department and was charged with criminal contempt and h…
Councilman Charged With Attacking Reporter In Area Councilman Charged With Attacking Reporter In Area
Councilman Charged With Attacking Reporter In Area Carmel Councilman Mike Barile was arrested for allegedly throwing a water bottle at the head of a Journal News columnist and then stealing his cell phone after a Town Council meeting. Barile was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 8, by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office and charged with grand larceny, criminal mischief, and harassment, reported the Journal News/lohud.com.  He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Barile's arrest comes after Journal News Tax Watch columnist David McKay Wilson filed a complaint with the Sheriff's Department last month. The incident took place at …
Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute
Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute Former Mets second baseman Wally Backman, now manager of the Long Island Ducks professional baseball club, was arrested following a fight with a woman on Long Island, police said. Officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute around 7:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, said the Riverhead Police. During an investigation, the woman -- who is reportedly Backman's girlfriend -- told police that Backman, 59, of Deer Park, pushed her against a wall and then grabbed and twisted her left hand, causing injuries that required medical attention, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Riverhead …
Man, Woman Damage Victim's Vehicle In Hate Crime At Northern Westchester Restaurant, Police Say Man, Woman Damage Victim's Vehicle In Hate Crime At Northern Westchester Restaurant, Police Say
Man, Woman Damage Victim's Vehicle In Hate Crime At Northern Westchester Restaurant, Police Say A man and woman are behind bars after police say they damaged a victim's vehicle after violating a protection order at a popular restaurant in the area. State Police troopers responded to the parking lot of Chili's Grill & Bar on Route 6 in Somers for a report of a domestic dispute on Saturday, July 6 at approximately 8:15 p.m. An investigation revealed Antonio Vuksanaj and Gina Vuksanaj, both age 50 from Carmel, violated the order of protection and blocked the retreat of the victim, police said. The Vuksanajs then attempted to extricate the victim from a vehicle through force and…
Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say
Westchester Woman Becomes Combative After DWI Crash In Nyack, Police Say A woman from Westchester became combative with police in Rockland County, spitting at and kicking officers after being arrested for alleged impaired driving in Nyack, investigators said. Officers from the Orangetown Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle crash shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, near the intersection of Main Street and Midland Avenue. According to police, upon arrival, officers found a 2019 Mazda CX-3 with front end damage, which was lodged with a parked Toyota Corolla. The investigation determined that Yonkers resident Diana Gazivoda, 32, was the dr…