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NY Native, Rapper Sean Combs Accused Of Sexually Harassing, Drugging Male Producer: Reports
Successful hip-hop artist and New York native Sean Combs, who is also known as "Puff Daddy," "P. Diddy," and "Diddy," is being sued by a producer on his latest album who is accusing him of sexual harassment, according to numerous reports.
The lawsuit against Combs, a Westchester County native from Mount Vernon, was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday, Feb. 26, and accuses the artist and producer of sexually harassing, threatening, and drugging producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones, according to a report by NBC News.
According to the outlet, J…
Quadruple Murder Case: Former Police Officer In NY Found Guilty
A former police officer at several municipalities in Westchester and Dutchess counties has been convicted for the murders of four men in Orange County after a drug deal that went bad.
According to an indictment that was filed in White Plains Federal Court, Nicholas Tartaglione killed Martin Luna, age 41, Urbano Santiago, age 32, Miguel Luna, age 25, and Hector Gutierrez, 43, at the Likquid Lounge in the town of Chester in Orange County following the botched cocaine deal in April 2016.
The first victim was allegedly strangled with a zip tie, and three others were taken to an Otisville home i…
Popular Actor From NY Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale
With the Season 2 finale of the HBO drama "White Lotus" just hours away, many in the region are wondering how a popular actor and native New Yorker figures in things amid a flurry of cliffhangers.
Westchester County native Michael Imperioli, who was born in Mount Vernon, plays philandering Hollywood hotshot Dominic Di Grasso, who is joined in Italy, the venue for the second season, by his son, Albie (actor Adam DiMarco), and father, Bert (played by F. Murray Abraham).
The 56-year-old Imperioli has a long list of credits, including earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporti…
New Polls Show How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Days Before NY Gubernatorial Election
With less than a week to go until Election Day, the race to be New York’s next governor remains close, according to new polling.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has a 4.8 percent lead over her Republican challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin, 49.8 to 45 percent, according to a Real Clear Politics (RCP) average of polls released Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically since August 2022, when a RCP average of polls showed her leading Zeldin by 18 percentage points, 53 to 35 percent.
Yet another poll, conducted by the Trafalgar Group with likely voters between Oct. 27 and 31, a…
New York Man Wins '$1,000 A Week' Cash4Life Prize
A Westchester County resident claimed a "$1,000 A Week For Life" lottery prize.
Shawn Grey, of Mount Vernon, won his CASH4LIFE second prize from the drawing held on Saturday, June 25, New York Lottery announced on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 03 46 49 55 60 Cash Ball 01, the lottery reported.
Grey chose to receive his prize as an annuity, and he received his first payment of $33,788, NY Lottery said.
NY Lottery said Grey and will continue to receive equal payments each year for life.
The winning ticket was purchased at 4th Ave. Snack Plus, which is l…
New York Man Wins '$1,000 A Week For Life' Lottery Prize
A Westchester County man claimed a "$1,000 A Week For Life" lottery prize.
Glenroy Walters, of Mount Vernon, won the CASH4LIFE second prize for matching the first five numbers selected in the drawing on Thursday, June 2, the New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
The winning numbers were: 12 40 54 55 60 with the Cash Ball 03.
Walters chose to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $650,923 after required withholdings, the lottery announced.
His winning ticket was purchased at AA Express Mart, which is located at 230 West Lincoln Ave. in Mount Vernon, NY Lottery said.
New York Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize
A Westchester County resident has claimed a $1 million Mega Millions lottery prize.
Peggy Spear, of Mount Vernon, claimed the second prize for matching the first five numbers in the Jan. 28 Mega Millions Drawing, the New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, July 6.
The winning numbers were: 03 16 25 44 55 Mega Ball 13, the lottery said.
Spear received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery announced.
The ticket was purchased at Larchmont Pharmacy, which is located at 2141 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont, the lottery said.
'It Feels Freeing': New York Woman Wins $1M Lottery Prize
A Westchester County woman has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
Kimberly Leysath, of Mount Vernon, won a top prize in the lottery's $1,000,000 Lucky Dog scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, June 7.
She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $559,860 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.
"It feels freeing," Leysath told NY Lottery while claiming her ticket.
The ticket was purchased at Yonkers Raceway, which is located at 810 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, the lottery said.
