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Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG
Newark Code Enforcement Officer Admits To Taking Bribes: AG A 51-year-old Newark woman pleaded guilty to taking bribes to overlook code violations, authorities announced Friday, June 26. Sonia Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. As part of a plea agreement, she is expected to sentenced to 364 days in jail, followed by probation, Davenport said. Rogers ordered the closure of a retail establishment, threatened to fine the owners, and requested bribes of cash and free store merchandise in exchange for reopening the store and not levying the threatened fines, Davenport said. In Sep…
Basement Gambling Busted At Huntington Restaurant During SLA Inspection: Police Basement Gambling Busted At Huntington Restaurant During SLA Inspection: Police Basement Gambling Busted At Huntington Restaurant During SLA Inspection: Police
Basement Gambling Busted At Huntington Restaurant During SLA Inspection: Police A Huntington Station restaurant owner was arrested after officers found patrons drinking and gambling in the basement during a late-night New York State Liquor Authority inspection, Suffolk County Police said on Saturday, Nov. 15. Jose Reyes, 30, the owner of La Hacienda at 1650 New York Ave., was taken into custody during the inspection that began at 10:56 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, according to the release. Officers from the Second Precinct Crime Section were joined by the New York State Liquor Authority, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and a Town of Huntington Ordinance Inspector. Pol…
Repeat Trouble: 3 Women Arrested In 2 Long Island Massage Parlor Raids, 1 For 2nd Time In 2025 Repeat Trouble: 3 Women Arrested In 2 Long Island Massage Parlor Raids, 1 For 2nd Time In 2025 Repeat Trouble: 3 Women Arrested In 2 Long Island Massage Parlor Raids, 1 For 2nd Time In 2025
Repeat Trouble: 3 Women Arrested In 2 Long Island Massage Parlor Raids, 1 For 2nd Time In 2025 Three women were arrested during massage parlor raids in Huntington and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County police announced on Friday, Sept. 5. At Jericho Foot Spa, located at 1152 E. Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, the Human Trafficking Investigations Unit, and the Asset Forfeiture Unit executed a search warrant with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and ordinance inspectors after repeated community complaints, police said. Li Zhong, 47, of Astoria, was charged with Felony Promoting Prostitution 3rd Degree, Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Pro…
Bartenders Arrested For Serving Alcohol To Underage Agents During Bar Huntington Inspection Bartenders Arrested For Serving Alcohol To Underage Agents During Bar Huntington Inspection Bartenders Arrested For Serving Alcohol To Underage Agents During Bar Huntington Inspection
Bartenders Arrested For Serving Alcohol To Underage Agents During Bar Huntington Inspection Two bartenders were arrested at a Huntington restaurant for allegedly serving alcohol to underage police agents, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, Aug. 2. The arrests happened during a State Liquor Authority inspection at Finley’s of Greene Street, located at 43 Green Street, around 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1. Hailey Greathouse, 24, of Holbrook, was charged with two counts of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, a class-A misdemeanor, and two counts of Prohibited Sale to Person less than 21, an unclassified misdemeanor, police said. Juan Salamanca Jr., 24, of Huntington St…
Trouble At Tranquil Spa: Man, Woman Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say Trouble At Tranquil Spa: Man, Woman Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say Trouble At Tranquil Spa: Man, Woman Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
Trouble At Tranquil Spa: Man, Woman Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say So much for "tranquil" at this spa.  A raid at an East Northport massage parlor ended with a man and a woman in cuffs, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, April 9. Officers from the Second Precinct Investigative Unit, assisted by the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department, descended on Tranquil Spa at 165 Larkfield Road after a wave of community complaints, authorities said. Instead of peace and pampering, police said they found something else entirely. Ling Li, 40, of Flushing, was charged with two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felony,…
Unpermitted Renovations Under Investigation At Spring Valley Building Site Unpermitted Renovations Under Investigation At Spring Valley Building Site Unpermitted Renovations Under Investigation At Spring Valley Building Site
Unpermitted Renovations Under Investigation At Spring Valley Building Site A Hudson Valley property owner is under investigation for alleged building permit violations that render the building unsafe. The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) is investigating multiple state building and fire violations at 101 Kennedy Drive in Spring Valley, a property owned by Country Village Towers Corp., said Ed Markunas, director of the Office of Building Codes. Markunas said the property owner is facing over $16,000 in violations resulting from extensive renovations to five floors that were done without the required permits. During a training drill, officia…
2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of East Northport Massage Parlor 2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of East Northport Massage Parlor 2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of East Northport Massage Parlor
2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of East Northport Massage Parlor Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid of a massage parlor on Long Island. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities investigated Larkfield Spa in East Northport, located at 502 Larkfield Road, at around 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Liling Gao, age 47, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: One count of unauthorized practice of a profession,  One count of prostitution, One count of criminal nuisance. YiLiu Zhang, age 48, of Brooklyn, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, One count of prostitution. Both Gao and Zhang were issued desk …
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say The State Liquor Authority cited a Long Island restaurant manager for violations for allegedly illegally operating a nightclub after receiving several complaints from the community. SLA inspectors and the Suffolk County Police visited Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant in Melville on Thursday, April 25. During the inspection, police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the restaurant manager, Michael DeFrancesco, age 32, of Lynbrook.  A bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment, Suffolk County Police said.  The Town of Huntington Fire Marshall…
5 Charged After New Rochelle Spa Investigated For Prostitution 5 Charged After New Rochelle Spa Investigated For Prostitution 5 Charged After New Rochelle Spa Investigated For Prostitution
5 Charged After New Rochelle Spa Investigated For Prostitution Five people are facing prostitution charges after an investigation into a Westchester County spa.  On Friday, Oct. 14, New Rochelle Police concluded their investigation into the Green Rivage Spa, located at 514 Main St. (Route 1), and found that the business had been engaging in prostitution, police said.  Police said they then arrested five people in connection to the case:  70-year-old Sun Mi Hong, of New York City, was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution and unlicensed practice of a profession; 35-year-old Cuijuan Jia, of Sorrento, Louisiana, was c…
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution 4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution 4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution
4 Long Island Businesses Closed, 2 Women Charged After Complaints, Including For Prostitution Four businesses on Long Island were shut down and two women were arrested following quality of life complaints from residents. Suffolk County Police coordinated with Brookhaven town investigators, building inspector, and fire marshall to investigate numerous quality of life complaints, including prostitution. Police said more than 50 summonses were issued to four establishments for various code violations and all four were shut down including:  The J & L Spa, 600 East Middle Country Rd., Selden. No Name, 3663 Route 112, Coram. Foot Relaxing Station, 1070 Middle Country Road,…
Toms River Hookah Lounge, Scene Of Fatal Shooting, Ordered Shuttered By Local Officials: Report Toms River Hookah Lounge, Scene Of Fatal Shooting, Ordered Shuttered By Local Officials: Report Toms River Hookah Lounge, Scene Of Fatal Shooting, Ordered Shuttered By Local Officials: Report
Toms River Hookah Lounge, Scene Of Fatal Shooting, Ordered Shuttered By Local Officials: Report Toms River officials have closed the hookah lounge where a man was killed and two others hurt in a weekend shooting, NJ Advance Media reports. Hooper Avenue lounge 'Top Tier Hookah' has been forced to shut down due to zoning, code, and safety violations, and has had its certificate of occupancy revoked, the outlet reports citing a statement from Mayor Maurice Hill. “This business has been under investigation by our quality of life task force due to multiple complaints,” Hill said in the report. “The task force found several violations and instructed the business owners to bring the est…
30 Properties In Hudson Valley Fined For Rubbish, Garbage Accumulation 30 Properties In Hudson Valley Fined For Rubbish, Garbage Accumulation 30 Properties In Hudson Valley Fined For Rubbish, Garbage Accumulation
30 Properties In Hudson Valley Fined For Rubbish, Garbage Accumulation More than two dozen properties in Rockland County are being investigated for code violations regarding rubbish and garbage accumulation that has built up over time, officials announced. Rockland Office of Buildings and Codes Director Ed Markunas announced that the county is in the process of investigating more than 60 code violations across the Village of Spring Valley to hold property owners responsible. According to Markunas, after recent reports of accumulating trash in Spring Valley, he sent out inspectors to investigate further and to hold property owners responsible, leading to the di…
Illegal Club Closed, Property Owner Hit With 10 Violations In Hudson Valley Illegal Club Closed, Property Owner Hit With 10 Violations In Hudson Valley Illegal Club Closed, Property Owner Hit With 10 Violations In Hudson Valley
Illegal Club Closed, Property Owner Hit With 10 Violations In Hudson Valley An illegal Hudson Valley nightclub that operated as a printing company by day and a club by night has been closed and cited with 10 hazardous code violations. The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes closed the club that operated a night out of Sharp Shirt Printing at 42 Grove Street in Spring Valley, the department said. This location operated as Sharp Shirt Printing by day but charged admission for illegal parties by night, which included dancers, alcohol, and hookahs, the department added. The office received a complaint about the illegal club and inspectors worked with the Spr…
Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors
Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors Five local businesses were nabbed for allegedly selling alcohol to minors during a sting operation. The operation was conducted in Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 15, by the town of Wallkill Police, along with the town's building department and state Liquor Authority officials. During the operation, five employees were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and issued an appearance ticket to appear in court. Those arrested and the businesses they work at include:  Nelsy Ulloa-Pineda, age 43, Beer World, Route 211E. Nina Goodman, age 19, Discount Beer and Smoke Shop, Route 21…
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection A Long Island bar owner is facing charges following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. In a news release, the Suffolk County Police Department said Taino’s Café & Lounge was investigated at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The business is located at 24 Middle Country Road in Coram.  Police said the bar was inspected by Sixth Precinct officers, in conjunction with: New York State Liquor Authority investigators Town of Brookhaven fire marshals Building inspectors A Law Department investigator with the Town of Brookhaven The owner of the bar, Luis Almonte, age…
Two Charged In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Two Charged In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Two Charged In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Two Charged In Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Two women were charged with the felony of unauthorized practice of a profession after multiple complaints were lodged about a Long Island massage parlor, according to police.  Officers raided B & B Retreat Inc., doing business as "SPALAX" on 38 E. Main St. in the village of Babylon at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 1, Suffolk County Police said. Queens residents Liyu Qian, 40, and Zhouxia Zheng, 52, both of Flushing, were charged with felonies under New York State Education Law.  The village's building inspector also issued multiple code violations, said police. …
Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection
Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection A Long Island restaurant was closed and condemned after six people, including staffers and customers, were arrested during a State Liquor Authority inspection. In addition, 17 building and fire inspection codes were violated by  Y & Y Latin Grill located at 577 Broadway in Amityville, Suffolk County Police said. The inspection started just before 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. First Precinct officers arrested one woman and five men: Yannibel Segovia, 29, of West Babylon, the manager of the restaurant, was charged with two counts disorderly premise and failure to maintain a propri…
Authorities ID Jersey City Mom Who Died Hours After Infant Authorities ID Jersey City Mom Who Died Hours After Infant Authorities ID Jersey City Mom Who Died Hours After Infant
Authorities ID Jersey City Mom Who Died Hours After Infant Both a newborn baby girl and her mom died after a home delivery in Jersey City over the weekend, authorities said. Sandra Provost, 41, gave birth to a baby girl who was pronounced dead at 33 Suburbia Ct. at 6:05 Saturday morning, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Provost was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where she died that afternoon, Suarez said. Authorities did not say whether or not Provost's condition was related to the birth of her new daughter. The baby's age was unknown, Suarez's office said. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regi…
Owners Of Guttenberg Home Where Woman Was Critically Burned Arrested Owners Of Guttenberg Home Where Woman Was Critically Burned Arrested Owners Of Guttenberg Home Where Woman Was Critically Burned Arrested
Owners Of Guttenberg Home Where Woman Was Critically Burned Arrested A multifamily home in Guttenberg where a woman suffered critical injuries in a fire had three illegal apartments, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.  The owners of the building at 67 70th St. -- Jose Puma, 49, and his wife Maria, 50 -- were arrested Wednesday. Jose Puma has been charged with insurance fraud and violating of law intended to protect public health and safety. Maria Puma was also charged with the latter offense.  They are scheduled to appear in court Monday.  The fire broke out May 20 and left a woman, 26, with severe burns. The woman is in critica…