8 NY Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Facing Charges, Including PD Detective, Feds Say 8 NY Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Facing Charges, Including PD Detective, Feds Say
8 NY Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Facing Charges, Including PD Detective, Feds Say Eight New York members of organized crime families, including six from Long Island, are among nine men who have been charged by federal authorities with racketeering and related offenses. The charging documents were unsealed on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in federal court in Brooklyn, naming the suspects, including a Nassau County police detective, from the Bonanno and Genovese organized crime families, said Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime families demonstrate that the Mafia continues to pollut…
'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC Updated story: ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC A crew member for NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime," was gunned down and killed while sitting in a car. The incident in New York City took place in Greenpoint in Brooklyn around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19. According to the NYPD, the 31-year-old man was sitting in a vehicle in front of 229 North Henry Ave., when a person approached the car, opened the door, and fired multiple shots. The crewman, who worked parking enforcement, was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said.  He was rushed …
Man Arrested For Propositioning Minor For Sex At HS Softball Field In Region, Police Say Man Arrested For Propositioning Minor For Sex At HS Softball Field In Region, Police Say
Man Arrested For Propositioning Minor For Sex At HS Softball Field In Region, Police Say A 62-year-old man has been charged for allegedly propositioning a 16-year-old girl for sex at an area ball field. The incident took place in Sullivan County in Monticello on Thursday, July 14, at the Monticello High School ball field. Monticello Police arrested Izchak Krishevsky, age 62, of Brooklyn for patronizing a person for prostitution in a school zone and endangering the welfare of a child, said Lt. Mark Johnstone, of the village of Monticello Police Dept. Police received a report that Krishevsky had approached the girl who was sitting at a table located at the so…
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Man Claims $500K Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley Man Claims $500K Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley
Man Claims $500K Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley A New York man won a $500,000 lottery prize from a ticket purchased in the Hudson Valley. Kenneth Harton, of Brooklyn, claimed a top prize for matching 10 of the 20 numbers selected in the Thursday, April 21, Pick 10 drawing, New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, June 29. NY Lottery said Harton received his prize as a single payment of $306,120 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. in Fishkill.
NY-Based Company Recalls Electric Bicycles Due To Crash, Injury Hazards NY-Based Company Recalls Electric Bicycles Due To Crash, Injury Hazards
Ny-based Company Recalls Electric Bicycles Due To Crash, Injury Hazards A New York-based company has recalled more than 2,000 electric bicycles due to injury hazards and two reports of hospitalizations. Brompton Bicycle, which is based in Brooklyn, announced the recall of about 2,230 of its Electric Folding Bicycles on Thursday, June 9. The company said the bicycles' mudguards are positioned too close to the front wheel, which can result in the wheel locking up and leading to a sudden decelaration of the bicycle if an object gets caught between the mudguard and the front tire. The company has received 10 reports of faulty mudguards causing the bicycles to cras…
New York Man Wins $126M Mega Millions Jackpot New York Man Wins $126M Mega Millions Jackpot
New York Man Wins $126M Mega Millions Jackpot A New York man has just won a $126 million lottery prize. Herman Kahan, of Brooklyn, claimed the jackpot from the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, March 8, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, June 21. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $52,559,839 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. The lottery said Kahan has been a New York Mega Millions subscription player since 2021.
New York Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize New York Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
New York Woman Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize A New York woman has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize. Anita Busgith, of Brooklyn, claimed her prize for matching the first five numbers in the Sept. 29, 2021, drawing, New York Lottery announced on Tuesday, June 7. She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $610,408 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. The ticket was purchased at Foster Island Corporation, which is located at 9702 Foster Ave. in Brooklyn, the lottery reported.
New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize
New York LLC Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize A New York-based Limited Liability Company has claimed a $10 million lottery prize. Brooklyn-based LLC Tuckerhowerton won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s 200X scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Thursday, June 2. The company received the prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $6,114,124 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.  The ticket was purchased at Novato’s Grocery, which is located at 228 Lewis Ave. in Brooklyn, the lottery said.
Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli
Woman Claims $3 Million Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased At NY Deli A New York woman has claimed a $3 million lottery prize. Teresa Migut, of Brooklyn, claimed a top prize from the New York Lottery’s $3,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Tuesday, May 24. She chose to receive her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,671,415 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. Related story: Long Island Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize On Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley The ticket was purchased at Colonial Deli, which is located at 125 Bayridge Ave. in Brooklyn, NY Lottery said.
Man Wins '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley Man Wins '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley
Man Wins '$1,000 A Day For Life' Lottery Prize From Ticket Purchased In Hudson Valley A New York man has claimed a "$1,000 A Day For Life" lottery prize from a ticket purchased in the Hudson Valley. Osman Antonio Calderon Linarte, of Brooklyn, claimed the top prize from the Sunday, March 27, CASH4LIFE drawing, New York Lottery announced on Monday, May 2. NY Lottery reported that the winning ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. in Fishkill. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $4,285,680 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.  Calderon Linarte told NY Lottery he plans to use the fun…
Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims
Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back in the news, claiming that New Yorkers are skeptical about the future of the state, which needs to move forward in a different direction, according to a new report. Cuomo, who was ousted from his position last year amid sexual harassment allegations from 11 women that were investigated by the state Attorney General, called for dramatic actions in an op-ed published in the New York Daily News. According to Cuomo, dramatic actions are needed to stop the recent uptick in crime, and to give “skeptical” New Yorkers “hope rather than fear.” “These are perilous t…