NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says
NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says Updated story: George Santos Now In Custody, Facing 13 Federal Counts Embattled New York Congressman George Santos has been charged with at least one federal crime, CNN reports. The Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, is expected to be arraigned on the sealed charge or charges in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, May 10, according to the outlet, which cited three sources familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear what crime or crimes Santos, age 34, is being accused of, but the federal probe is believed to center around ca…
'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Westchester Clinics 'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Westchester Clinics
'It Takes Two': NYers Urged To Get Mpox Vaccine; Here’s Where To Find Westchester Clinics Health officials in New York are hoping that a new campaign encouraging residents to complete their mpox vaccine will help prevent another outbreak ahead of summer. The statewide campaign kicked off Monday, May 1, and includes digital ads on websites, posters in stores and communities, and social media posts, according to the New York State Department of Health (DOH). Earlier Report: NY Declares Monkeypox 'Imminent Threat To Public Health' Amid New Rise In Cases Images center around two themes: “It takes two” and “Know the skin you’re in.” Mpox is a rare, viral infection that spreads thr…
'Deepfake' Targeted Law Proposed By NY DA 'Deepfake' Targeted Law Proposed By NY DA
'Deepfake' Targeted Law Proposed By NY DA A New York district attorney has unveiled a plan to propose new legislation that would protect citizens in the event that their personal images are digitally manipulated for sexual content. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly hopes that her proposal, called the “Digital Manipulation Protection Act,” would close any loopholes left open by the current New York State law. The proposal was announced Tuesday, April 18, alongside the news that a 22-year-old Seaford man had been sentenced for stealing and manipulating underage girls’ photos for use on a pornographic website. Earl…
Embattled NY Rep. George Santos 'Proudly' Announces Re-Election Bid: 'We Need A Fighter' Embattled NY Rep. George Santos 'Proudly' Announces Re-Election Bid: 'We Need A Fighter'
Embattled NY Rep. George Santos 'Proudly' Announces Re-Election Bid: 'We Need A Fighter' Just 104 days after taking office, embattled New York Congressman George Santos “proudly” announced that he is running for re-election. Santos, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, made it official in a statement released Monday, April 17, in which he touted his re-election campaign as being “about TAKING BACK our country and restoring greatness back to New York.” Related Report: Nassau Rep. George Santos Confesses To Defrauding Brazilian Clerk Of $1,300 In Clothing: Report The freshman Republican, age 34, claimed he’s already made “significant efforts” to fulf…
Jackpot! $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Claimed By NY Woman Jackpot! $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Claimed By NY Woman
Jackpot! $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Claimed By NY Woman For one New York woman, the grass just got a lot greener. Long Island resident Barbara Filion, of the hamlet of Albertson in Nassau County, claimed her $1,000,000 Powerball second prize from a drawing on October 22, 2022, the New York Lottery announced. Fillion correctly matched the first five of the winning numbers, which were 19-25-48-55-60 and Powerball 18. According to lottery officials, the lucky winner received a single lump sum payment totaling $651,000 after required withholdings. Fillion purchased her winning ticket in Albertson, at 848 Willis Avenue Services, located at 848 Wi…
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold In Westchester Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold In Westchester
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold In Westchester Four third-prize winning Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 for the Saturday, April 1 drawing were purchased in New York.  They each have four matching numbers and the Powerball. The tickets were sold at: Food Mart in Westchester County on West Post Road in White Plains; 7-Eleven in Nassau County at on Berry Hill Road in Syosset; Hannaford store in Warre County on Quaker Road in Queensbury;  PMP Convenience in Queens, on Liberty Avenue in South Richmond Hill. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on April 1 are: 11-19-21-29-52 and the Powerball is 17. 
NY Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize NY Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize
NY Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize A lucky man has joined the millionaire’s club after hitting it big on a scratch-off New York Lottery ticket. Long Island resident Vipan Kumar, of Plainview, claimed the top prize on the $5,000,000 X Series: 100X scratch-off game, the NY Lottery announced. Kumar received a single, lump sum payment totaling $3,255,000 after required withholdings. He bought the lucky ticket at Farmingdale Petroleum, located in Hicksville on South Oyster Bay Road, lottery officials said. As of Friday, March 24, there was one top prize remaining on the X Series: 100X ticket. Players can check the status of the…
NY Rep. George Santos Confesses To Defrauding Brazilian Clerk Of $1,300 In Clothing: Report NY Rep. George Santos Confesses To Defrauding Brazilian Clerk Of $1,300 In Clothing: Report
NY Rep. George Santos Confesses To Defrauding Brazilian Clerk Of $1,300 In Clothing: Report Embattled New York Rep. George Santos has formally confessed to defrauding a Brazilian shop clerk of $1,300 in clothing and shoes, CNN reports.  The admission is part of an agreement requested by Santos’ attorney in January 2022 and accepted by Brazilian prosecutors that ensures he won’t be prosecuted for the crime, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 It states that the freshman Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, agrees to confess to the fraud and p…
NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child
NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child Actress and New York native Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star, who grew up on Long Island, announced that she’s pregnant in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 14. The photo shows a white baby onesie with cursive lettering that reads, “Coming soon…” “We are blessed and excited!” Lohan captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) The baby will be the first for the 36-year-old leading lady and her husband, businessman Bader Shammas. The couple got enga…
‘No Fortune For Fraud’: NY Reps Introduce Legislation Targeting George Santos ‘No Fortune For Fraud’: NY Reps Introduce Legislation Targeting George Santos
‘No Fortune For Fraud’: NY Reps Introduce Legislation Targeting George Santos Several freshman members of Congress are targeting embattled New York Rep. George Santos, a member of their own party, hoping to ensure that he can’t turn a profit should he be convicted of a crime. Speaking at a press conference outside the US Capitol on Tuesday, March 7, Republican New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito - whose 4th District includes parts of Nassau County - announced that he was sponsoring legislation meant to bar current and former House members from profiting off their story should they violate election laws and other federal statutes. The proposals, dubbed the “No Fame fo…
House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment
House Ethics Committee Investigating George Santos For Financial Crimes, Sexual Harassment After months of swirling questions about his financial background, the House Ethics Committee has opened a formal investigation into embattled New York Congressman George Santos. In a statement Thursday, March 2, the committee announced it was working to determine whether the freshman Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District covers Nassau County and parts of Queens, had committed the following: Engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign Failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House Violated federal conflict of interes…
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report Embattled New York Congressman George Santos once lied in a Seattle courtroom to help a Brazilian man who admitted to making fraudulent credit cards, Politico reports.  While testifying under oath in King County Superior Court in Washington State in 2017, the now Republican lawmaker told the judge that the defendant, Gustavo Trelha, was an old family friend who knew his parents, and that he would help the man get an Airbnb while he was out on bail, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 Santos, whose 3…