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'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Telemarketing Fraud Scheme That Targeted Some NYers 'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Telemarketing Fraud Scheme That Targeted Some NYers
'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Telemarketing Fraud Scheme That Targeted Some NYers “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jennifer Shah has admitted to running a decade-long telemarketing scheme that tricked thousands of victims, including some New Yorkers, into bogus investment opportunities. Shah, age 48, of Utah, appeared in a federal courtroom in Manhattan on Monday, July 11, where she pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Federal prosecutors said between 2012 and March 2021, Shah trafficked “lead lists” of potential victims that her co-conspirators used to convince victims to pay thousands of dollars for “…

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by Michael Mashburn
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IDs Released For Woman, Child Killed After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River IDs Released For Woman, Child Killed After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River
IDs Released For Woman, Child Killed After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River Police have released the identities of two people who were killed when a boat capsized in the Hudson River. The incident happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 in midtown Manhattan near the Intrepid off Pier 84 and West 46th Street. The NYPD identified the victims on Wednesday, July 13 as 7-year-old Julian Vasquez and Lindelia Vasquez, age 47, both of Colombia. See Earlier Story: Two Killed, Including 7-Year-Old, After Boat Capsizes In Hudson River According to police, upon arrival, two NYPD divers entered the water as part of the rescue efforts and recovered the victims with the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In New York, Report Says This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In New York, Report Says
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings In New York, Report Says Those on the hunt for superior chicken wings in New York should look no further than this restaurant, according to one authority on the matter. After checking reviews, awards, and reading plenty of articles, the folks at Mashed - dubbed “the ultimate destination for all things food” - named Madame Vo as having the best wings in the state. The Vietnamese eatery in New York City is located at 212 East 10th Street in Manhattan. “The secret is that their wings are double-fried, which locks in all the yummy flavor,” Mashed said.  “Pick the Madame Wings that come in a fish sauce with garli…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Who Went Missing After Attending NY Dinner Gala Found Man Who Went Missing After Attending NY Dinner Gala Found
Man Who Went Missing After Attending NY Dinner Gala Found New update: A 71-year-old Long Island man who went missing after attending a dinner gala has been located. Jeff Burns, of Inwood, had last been seen at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  Police announced early Wednesday evening Wednesday, June 8 that he has been found. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a 71-year-old Long Island man who went missing after attending a dinner gala. Jeff Burns, of Inwood, was last seen at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan at 8:30 p.m. on Tue…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Katie Couric Helps Welcome High-End Hair Salon To Westchester Katie Couric Helps Welcome High-End Hair Salon To Westchester
Katie Couric Helps Welcome High-End Hair Salon To Westchester Award-winning journalist Katie Couric was on hand to welcome a new high-end hair salon to a busy Westchester development. Couric was in New Rochelle this week to welcome Hair House to the community as it opened its flagship location in Westchester at 360 Huguenot, a mixed-use residential and retail development in the heart of downtown. Hair House in New Rochelle.New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce According to the Chamber of Commerce, Hair House is known for its celebrity client list and was originally located in the Bronx before signing a 10-year lease to take over ground floor space at t…

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by Zak Failla
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What Happened To Julio Ramirez?: 25-Year-Old Killed After Night Out In NYC What Happened To Julio Ramirez?: 25-Year-Old Killed After Night Out In NYC
What Happened To Julio Ramirez?: 25-Year-Old Killed After Night Out In NYC The family and friends of a 25-year-old are searching for answers after he was found dead in a taxi in New York City. The story of the death of Long Island native Julio Ramirez, began on Wednesday, April 20, when the young social worker met up with a friend for a night out in Hell’s Kitchen, reported NBC News. The two men visited several bars with their last stop being the Ritz Bar and Lounge, a gay venue, located in the neighborhood's Restaurant Row, NBC reported. While at the bar, the two became separated, and the last time Ramirez was seen alive, NBC said was on a nearby security camer…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
CDC Issues Health Advisory Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Monkeypox In US CDC Issues Health Advisory Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Monkeypox In US
CDC Issues Health Advisory Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Monkeypox In US Federal officials are cautioning Americans to be aware after the first confirmed case of monkeypox was reported on the East Coast and a possible case is under investigation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert on Friday, May 20 along with the Massachusetts Department of Health as they investigate a confirmed case of the virus in the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, May 17, an investigation was launched when a Massachusetts resident was treated for skin lesions that had several features suspicious of monkeypox, including "firm, well-circumscribed, deep-seated, and …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley A New York Lottery player in the Hudson Valley may be in possession of a valuable winning Powerball ticket worth five figures without knowing it. The New York Lottery announced that one of two prize-winning $50,000 third-place Powerball tickets for the Wednesday, May 18 drawing was sold in Orange County at the Balmville Quick Stop on Route 9W in Newburgh. The other third prize-winning $50,000 ticket was sold at a store in Manhattan. The winning numbers of the latest drawing were 40-41-58-64-65 with a Powerball number of 17. To win the third prize, the ticket buyer had to correctly pick fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Northern Westchester Man Killed In Three-Car Crash Northern Westchester Man Killed In Three-Car Crash
Northern Westchester Man Killed In Three-Car Crash A Northern Westchester man has been killed in a three-car crash. The crash took place around 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 in Manhattan on the northbound FDR Drive at 53 St., said the NYPD. Officers responding to the crash found a 56-year-old male driver of a 2021 Honda CRV seriously wounded. He was transported and removed by EMS to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, the NYPD said.  The other two vehicle drivers were transported by EMS to area hospitals, in stable condition, with varied complaints of pain, NYPD added. An investigation found tha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize
New York Man Claims $10 Million Lottery Prize A New York man has claimed a $10,000,000 lottery prize. Ermilo Gatica, of Manhattan, claimed a top prize in the New York Lottery's Black Titanium scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Friday, April 29. He chose to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $6,122,400 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported. The ticket was purchased at Nathanael Beauty Supply, which is located at 3887 Broadway in Manhattan, the lottery said.

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York Man Claims $5 Million Lottery Prize New York Man Claims $5 Million Lottery Prize
New York Man Claims $5 Million Lottery Prize A New York man has claimed a $5,000,000 lottery prize. Dongzhang Zheng, of Manhattan, claimed a top prize from a New York Lottery X Series: 100X scratch-off ticket, NY Lottery announced on Tuesday, April 26. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $3,061,200 after required withholdings. The lottery said the ticket was purchased at the Forever Health Pharmacy located at 2 East Broadway in Manhattan.

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by Nicole Valinote