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Politics
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NY Voters Who Think George Santos Should Resign New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NY Voters Who Think George Santos Should Resign
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NY Voters Who Think George Santos Should Resign The growing list of scandals plaguing New York Congressman George Santos has decimated much of the freshman lawmaker’s political support, new polling confirms. Among the state’s registered voters, nearly two-thirds of Democrats and 59 percent of independents think Santos should resign, according to a Siena College poll revealed Monday, Jan. 23. Related Report: Scandal Escalates: Vet’s Sick Dog Died After Nassau Rep Santos Stole Charity Money, Report Says A strong plurality of Republicans, 49 percent, also said he should step down. Just 17 percent of voters think he should remain in o…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity
Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity Two Long Island lawyers are being sued by the New York Attorney General’s Office for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in funds earmarked for charity by a dead client. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, April 27 that she has filed a civil complaint against lawyers Paul P. Marchese and Robin S. Maynard, both of Manhasset, for allegedly paying themselves with funds meant for a charitable foundation. According to the complaint, the client established a trust for her assets, and when she died, those assets were supposed to be transferred to a foundation she cr…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam
Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam Police are warning area residents to be wary after one was taken for more than $1,000 as part of a charity scam. Police have issued an alert warning of a charity scam involving a phony email sent from fraudsters. According to police, the resident received an email they believed to be from a close friend, including the use of the first and last name. The email was requesting that the victim, a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, help out with a charity event for a cancer hospital. “This wonderful person with a big heart, contributed over $1,000 to what they believed was going to a great cause…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution
Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution A Hudson Valley veterans' charity is shutting its doors after allegedly illegally stealing thousands of dollars in raffle ticket donations without ever hosting a raffle. Recently appointed Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced on Tuesday that her office has reached an agreement with the Wounded Warriors Foundation of Orange County, which must immediately dissolve and pay $4,200 in restitution to the consumers it defrauded. According to Underwood, The Wounded Warriors Foundation of Orange County, Inc. – which is not affiliated with the national Wounded Warrior Project – sold raffle ti…

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by Zak Failla