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5, Including Ex-nypd Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA
Five individuals, including a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, were indicted following an investigation into an alleged illegal online sports betting ring.
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 that the news comes after a 14-month investigation involving wiretaps and surveillance.
The investigation, which began in July 2023, allegedly uncovered an illegal sportsbook operation running from September 2023 to April 2024.
According to the indictment, Anthony Pellegrino, age 59, of Merrick, set up online accounts for his asso…
First Look: NY's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix
Netflix has released the first image from its new romcom “Irish Wish,” starring actress, native New Yorker, and new mom Lindsay Lohan.
Posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Feb. 1, the streaming service shared an image of Lohan, the star of the film, sitting on the floor of what looks like a ruined wedding ceremony.
The film will follow Lohan, who plays Maddie, who travels to Ireland to be a bridesmaid for her best friend.
One little catch? Her friend is engaged to the love of Maddie’s life.
“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend get…
NY Businesswoman Convicted Of Obstructing IRS, Filing False Tax Returns
A New York businesswoman is facing federal prison time after being convicted of obstructing the IRS and filing false tax returns.
Long Island resident Lorraine Pilitz, age 64, of Merrick, was found guilty on all five counts against her by a federal jury in Central Islip Wednesday, Nov. 9, following a two-week trial.
Federal prosecutors said between 2011 and 2013, Pilitz, who owned several automotive businesses on Long Island, regularly structured cash deposits in a way that allowed her to avoid filing financial reports that are required for all transactions over $10,000.
The scheme resulte…
