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Long Island Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says Long Island Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says
Long Island Fire Commissioner Lied About Sex Abuse Charge To File Million-Dollar Suits, DA Says A former fire commissioner who knowingly used a falsified court transcript to file several lawsuits seeking tens of millions in compensation, and to regain full access to his synagogue following a misdemeanor sex abuse case, has received jail time. Judah Karkowsky, age 44, received a one-year sentence on Thursday, June 20, months after a jury found him guilty of criminal contempt and more, the Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) announced. Karkowsky, who is a former Commissioner of the Woodmere Fire District and a volunteer EMT in the Woodmere Fire Department, was arrested in September…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested the person who they say left offensive graffiti on multiple houses. Sebastian Patino Caceres, age 23, was arrested in East Meadow, the Nassau County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16. Patino Caceres is thought to be behind a series of anti-Semitic graffiti left on fences in front of multiple East Meadow homes as well as on the sidewalk in front of a synagogue located at 1400 Prospect Avenue. Original Story: Know Anything? Police Search For Anti-Semitic Graffiti Artist In East Meadow Now, the 23-year-old East Meadow man is charged with the …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue
Reward Offered For Information That Leads To Recovery Of Torahs Stolen From LI Synagogue A reward has been offered for information that leads to the recovery of Torah scrolls that were stolen from a Long Island synagogue. On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Chabad of Long Beach was vandalized, with Torah scrolls stolen, others badly damaged, and the synagogue was extensively damaged during the ransacking of the building. One man has been arrested, some religious articles that adorn the Torah scrolls were found discarded on a beach in the area, and one man has been arrested and charged for his role in the incident. Earlier story - Man Charged With Burglary, Vandalism Of Long Island Syn…

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by Zak Failla