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NY Horse Trainer Guilty Of Animal Cruelty Dodges Jail Time: Authorities
A New York horse trainer convicted on three counts of animal cruelty will not serve any jail time, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Andrea Nussinow, 64, of Tivoli, will instead pay a $1,750 fine, spend three years on probation, and complete 100 hours of community service, the Columbia County District Attorney’s office said.
Additionally, Nussinow was banned from owning any horses, though she was allowed to petition the court to possess two horses in the future, according to prosecutors. All 13 of Nussinow’s horses were seized in her July 2024 arrest.
“The horses in Ms. Nussinow's …
NY Cab Driver Nearly Killed In Early-Morning Customer’s Knife Attack, Robbery: Authorities
A New York man called for a cab, then tried to kill the driver and stole the vehicle, authorities said.
Jonathan Tejada, 32, of Scotia, was indicted Wednesday, Aug. 26 on first-degree attempted murder and other charges for the attack on the cabbie at a Motel 6 at 2700 Curry Road in Colonie on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Tejada requested the taxi around 4 a.m., then got into the backseat like normal when it arrived, investigators said. However, he then attacked the driver with a folding knife, slashing him and stabbing him in the chest, according to…
Murder-Suicide Dashed NY Nurse’s Big Dreams After She ‘Dedicated Her Life’ To Others: Family
The New York woman killed by her husband in a murder-suicide last week was a dedicated nurse who aspired to open her own practice.
Gabrielle “Gabby” Forman, 30, was “a deeply loved daughter, sister, family member, godmother, and friend whose presence touched countless lives,” Dr. Angelia Major wrote in a GoFundMe for Forman’s family.
“Gabby dedicated her life to caring for others,” Major wrote. “Her loss has left an immeasurable space in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.”
Jadet Forman, Gabby’s 37-year-old husband, shot and killed her on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at their apartment in C…
Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities
A Long Island man was arrested after his dog was found infested with flies and suffering from open wounds, authorities said.
Cecilio Matthews, 50, of Bellport, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty under state and county laws, the Suffolk County SPCA said Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Investigators determined earlier in the month that Matthews had failed to care for his 10-year-old mutt, Seven, leaving the dog neglected in a yard, according to the SPCA.
Seven was found underweight, infested with flies, and with open wounds to his ears and neck, the SPCA said. He was taken to a local anim…
