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Postal Workers Charged After Fraud Evidence Discovered In Hudson Valley Hotel, Feds Say Postal Workers Charged After Fraud Evidence Discovered In Hudson Valley Hotel, Feds Say
Postal Workers Charged After Fraud Evidence Discovered In Hudson Valley Hotel, Feds Say Three United States Postal Service workers were charged in a bribery and mail theft scheme after evidence was discovered at a Westchester County hotel. Oscar Abreu, age 41, of South Ozone Park, Rafael Grullon, of Manhattan, age 40, and Aldo Palomino Jr., of Long Island City, age 30, were charged in connection with their participation in a conspiracy to receive bribes and steal hundreds of pieces of mail, according to an announcement from Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. The US Attorney's Office said the defendants are each charged with …
Duo Nabbed With Nearly One Kilo Of Cocaine, Loaded Handguns In I-87 Stop, Police Say Duo Nabbed With Nearly One Kilo Of Cocaine, Loaded Handguns In I-87 Stop, Police Say
Duo Nabbed With Nearly One Kilo Of Cocaine, Loaded Handguns In I-87 Stop, Police Say A traffic stop on I-87 in the region led to the arrests of two men - one from Fairfield County - who were busted with nearly a kilogram of crack cocaine and a pair of illegally loaded handguns, New York State Police officials announced. Troopers stopped Bridgeport resident Jalil K. Hill, age 37, on I-87 in Warren County when he committed a series of traffic violations while traveling north through the town of Queensbury. The stop was initiated shortly before 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, police said in an announcement made on Monday, May 2. While speaking with Hill, it was determined t…
$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley $50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley It wasn't a $630 million jackpot, but one lucky New York Lottery player in the Hudson Valley was sold a Powerball ticket worth a five-figure prize at an area convenience store. There were two winners - sold in California and Wisconsin, who will be splitting the $632.6 million jackpot - of the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 5, though six third-prize tickets were sold in New York, including one in Westchester. The winning numbers for the Jan. 5 Powerball drawing were 06-14-25-33-46, with a Powerball of 17, according to the New York State Lottery. Of the third-prize winners of $50,000, …
BJ's Wholesale Club To Open New Outlet In Orange County BJ's Wholesale Club To Open New Outlet In Orange County
BJ's Wholesale Club To Open New Outlet In Orange County A new BJ’s Wholesale Club has opened in the Hudson Valley, bringing dozens of temporary and full-time jobs to the region. The wholesale giant opened up the new 89,000-square-foot club in Orange County on Auto Park Place in Newburgh, making it the company’s 44th location in New York and 220th across the country. At BJ’s, club members will have their option of a wide assortment of fresh foods, a full-service deli, and household essentials such as paper and cleaning products, diapers, and pet care supplies. Other items available include seasonal toys, clothes, footwear, electronics, and a var…
Investigation Initiated In Area Nets 27 Arrests In No-Fault Insurance Scam Investigation Initiated In Area Nets 27 Arrests In No-Fault Insurance Scam
Investigation Initiated In Area Nets 27 Arrests In No-Fault Insurance Scam Twenty-seven people, including members of law enforcement, were arrested for their roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme to commit bribery and a no-fault insurance scam. The multi-state jurisdictional investigation that originated in Westchester County led to the arrests, 23 of whom were taken into custody in New York and New Jersey on Thursday, Nov. 7, with other suspects arrested in North Carolina, and Florida. Among those arrested were five 911 operators and an NYPD police officer. “Corruption, in all forms, is intolerable within the NYPD and we continue to work with our law enforcemen…
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Billionaires, Saying They're Driven By Psychopathic Personality Traits Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Billionaires, Saying They're Driven By Psychopathic Personality Traits
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Billionaires, Saying They're Driven By Psychopathic Personality Traits Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is making headlines again, taking on the 1 percent, claiming that billionaires are driven by psychopathic personality traits. This week, the 2007 Yorktown High School graduate was busy on social media, linking to a CNBC report that states “most successful millionaire CEOs are psychopaths - here’s why it doesn’t have to be a bad thing." Ocasio-Cortez has often been critical of the country’s wealthiest residents, having previously questioned why anyone individual would need or should have more than $10 million at any time. “Justifying psychopat…
Ocasio-Cortez Bears Most Blame For Loss Of Amazon HQ2, New Yorkers Say In New Poll Ocasio-Cortez Bears Most Blame For Loss Of Amazon HQ2, New Yorkers Say In New Poll
Ocasio-Cortez Bears Most Blame For Loss Of Amazon HQ2, New Yorkers Say In New Poll The majority of New Yorkers believe that losing the planned Amazon HQ2 headquarters in Queens is bad for the state and say Westchester high school graduate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is most to blame, according to a brand new Siena College poll. Last year, Amazon announced that it was planning to build two new Amazon HQ2 headquarters, one in Long Island City, and a second in northern Virginia, bringing more than 25,000 jobs to the region. Last month, the retail giant backed out of the deal, despite billions of dollars in state and local incentives. The newly released Siena Poll found that 67 …
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has met with Amazon executives, including CEO Jeff Bezos, in an effort to encourage them to reconsider pulling out of a planned second headquarters in Long Island City. The online retail giant announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in New York, despite strong support from area residents. The reversal of fortune came following a vocal outcry from some politicians due to their displeasure over tax incentives. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to b…
Ocasio-Cortez 'Thinks It’s A Good Idea To Lose Jobs, Revenue,' de Blasio Says After Amazon Exit Ocasio-Cortez 'Thinks It’s A Good Idea To Lose Jobs, Revenue,' de Blasio Says After Amazon Exit
Ocasio-Cortez 'Thinks It’s A Good Idea To Lose Jobs, Revenue,' de Blasio Says After Amazon Exit A day after Amazon announced it would be pulling out of a deal to set up a headquarters in New York amid pressure from politicians, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio went on the offensive, slamming those elected officials and the company. In November, the online retail giant announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, they began getting cold feet last week and officially pulled out of the project on Thursday, Feb. 14, announcing that they will not be looking for a new city to set up shop. The Amazon announc…
Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over
Rockland To Amazon: Come On Over Won’t you be our neighbor? After Amazon’s shocking announcement that they would be scrapping plans to build a new HQ2 headquarters in Long Island City, new suitors have been lining up, attempting to court the online retailer. Rumors began circulating last week that Amazon was considering backpedaling out of their deal with New York. On Thursday, Feb. 14, the company announced that it was abandoning their plans. Hours after that announcement, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that his state was open for business. The following day, Rockland County Executive Ed Day threw his hat into the ring…
Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q
Ama-gone: Cuomo Says 'Small Group Of Politicians' Caused Collapse Of Planned H2Q Amazon’s shocking decision to back out of a deal to set up shop in New York has Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointing fingers at “a small group of politicians.” The online retail behemoth announced on Thursday that it is no longer planning to construct a new headquarters in Long Island City, bringing more than 25,000 jobs to the region. The company said that despite the support of New Yorkers, it has decided to only move forward with their new campus in northern Virginia. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long I…
Amazon Pulls Out Of Plan For Headquarters In New York City Amazon Pulls Out Of Plan For Headquarters In New York City
Amazon Pulls Out Of Plan For Headquarters In New York City Amazon is looking for a new dance partner for its new headquarters after pulling out of plans to develop a site in New York City. The company announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is are backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in Long Island City, despite overwhelming support from New Yorkers. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to build a headquarters for Amazon in Long Island City, Queens,” the company said in a statement. "For Amazon, the commitment to build a new headquarters requires positive, collaborative re…
Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters
Most New Yorkers Support State's Deal For Amazon Second Headquarters Although Amazon may be looking for a new dance partner to set up its new Amazon HQ2 project outside the Empire State, a new poll found that the majority of New Yorkers support the proposed move to Long Island City. In November, the online retailer announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, according to a report released Friday, Amazon is reconsidering its choice in New York. A Siena College poll asked: “Do you approve or disapprove of the recently announced deal between Amazon and New York, which grants up …
With NY Amazon HQ2 Plan In Limbo, Connecticut Jumps Into Fray With NY Amazon HQ2 Plan In Limbo, Connecticut Jumps Into Fray
With NY Amazon HQ2 Plan In Limbo, Connecticut Jumps Into Fray With the marriage between New York and Amazon seemingly fractured regarding the construction of a new headquarters in the area, Connecticut seems poised to strike while the iron’s hot, if state lawmakers have their way. In November last year, the online retail giant announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, talks have since stalled and progress has been slow, leading Amazon to reconsider its plans in New York. With plans for a New York home possibly shelved, Connecticut officials have thrown their hats bac…
Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says
Amazon Now Reconsidering Plans To Open Second Headquarters In New York, Report Says Amazon may be getting cold feet and be ready to backpedal out of its plan to build a new campus in New York City. In November, the online retailer announced that it has chosen two locations for its new HQ2 project, one in Long Island City, and a second in Virginia. However, according to a new report released Friday, Amazon is reconsidering its choice in New York. "The question is whether it's worth it if the politicians in New York don't want the project, especially with how people in Virginia and Nashville have been so welcoming," one person familiar with Amazon's plans told The Washington…
Alexandria Vs. Goliath? Ocasio-Cortez Calls Amazon Move To NYC Area 'Extremely Concerning' Alexandria Vs. Goliath? Ocasio-Cortez Calls Amazon Move To NYC Area 'Extremely Concerning'
Alexandria Vs. Goliath? Ocasio-Cortez Calls Amazon Move To NYC Area 'Extremely Concerning' No one can accuse Yorktown High School graduate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of not sticking her neck out, or taking the road less traveled. The newly elected congresswoman, the youngest ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, said she opposes the state and New York City tax breaks being handed over to Amazon for creating a secondary headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. Ocasio-Cortez, 29, will represent the Bronx and Queens starting in January. She was not alone in her criticism of the Amazon headquarters' deal. New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson blasted the multi-bill…
It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area
It's Official: New Amazon HQ2 Headquarters Will Bring 25K High-Paying Jobs To NYC Area In one of the most anticipated business announcements in years, Seattle-based Amazon said Tuesday morning that it will split its second headquarters between the New York City and Northern Virginia. Speculation had swirled since September 2017 when the global giant Internet retailer said it was seeking proposals from cities and metropolitan areas across North America to compete for its second headquarters. The 500,000 square-foot facility known as HQ2 was expected to include $5 billion in private investment and create as many as 50,000 new high-paying jobs. But now comes the dramatic plot t…
Recall Issued For Raw Chicken Products Recall Issued For Raw Chicken Products
Recall Issued For Raw Chicken Products Did you buy them?  An undisclosed amount of raw poultry products from Afandina Halal in Long Island City is being recalled by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service after it was distributed to retailers without being inspected by federal officials. The problem was discovered when FSIS personnel was performing inspection activities, officials said. The products subject to recall have the establishment number “P-51183” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to retail locations in and around New York City. “FSIS is concerned that some p…
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Taconic State Parkway ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Taconic State Parkway
ID Released For Man Killed In Crash On Taconic State Parkway The motorist who was killed Friday morning in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway near the Northern Westchester/Putnam border has been identified by state police from the Hawthorne barracks. The single-vehicle crash occurred on the southbound Taconic just north of Exit 11 (Route 134) in Yorktown at approximately 8 a.m. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle was 54-year-old Darsin Sandro of Long Island City. Sandro's vehicle exited the roadway onto the center median, and struck a tree, state police said. Sandro was transported by EMS professionals to Weschester Medical Center where…