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Trump Unveils Plans, Renderings For 250-Foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ In Washington, DC Trump Unveils Plans, Renderings For 250-Foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ In Washington, DC
Trump Unveils Plans, Renderings For 250-Foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ In Washington, DC The Trump administration has unveiled official renderings for a proposed 250-foot "triumphal arch" in Washington, DC, intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The design, which President Donald Trump has described as the "greatest and most beautiful triumphal arch anywhere in the world," has sparked significant debate over its scale, design, and location, across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. The renderings, released by the US Commission For Fine Arts (CFA) and prepared by Harrison Design, showcase a gilded, classically inspired structure that w…
Petersburgh Postal Worker Who Stole $77K In Money Order Scheme Dodges Prison Petersburgh Postal Worker Who Stole $77K In Money Order Scheme Dodges Prison
Petersburgh Postal Worker Who Stole $77K In Money Order Scheme Dodges Prison A former US Postal Service employee from Rensselaer County has been sentenced after admitting he secretly issued himself dozens of money orders. Matthew Dundas, 26, of Petersburgh, was sentenced in Albany federal court Wednesday, Jan. 14, to two years of probation and 80 hours of community service. Dundas carried out the scheme while working for the US Postal Service between January 2023 and September 2024, fraudulently issuing 105 money orders to himself without paying for them, according to the US Attorney’s Office. The total loss to the federal government was $76,976.61. Dundas admitt…
Youngkin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Fairfax Schools Over Student Abortion Allegations Youngkin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Fairfax Schools Over Student Abortion Allegations
Youngkin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Fairfax Schools Over Student Abortion Allegations Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered a criminal investigation into claims that Fairfax County Public Schools arranged and paid for abortions for students without informing their parents. In a statement released this week, Youngkin said he has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to open an investigation following reports claiming school staff members allegedly arranged for students to obtain abortions.  “I am deeply concerned with the allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools officials arranged for minors to get abortions without parental consent…
Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says
Former State Auditor Steals $400K From Wallkill During Audit, DA Says A state auditor from Dutchess County assigned to examine an Orange County town’s finances has been arraigned on felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $400,000 in public funds, prosecutors announced. Tobias Otieno, age 41, of Hyde Park, was arraigned this week on a felony complaint charging him with second-degree grand larceny as a public corruption crime, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Thursday, July 10. According to Hoovler, Otieno is accused of stealing $405,843.25 from the Town of Wallkill between June 2022 and September 2024, while working as a…
$200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say $200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say
$200K Theft: MTA Employee Steals From Ticket Machine Funds In White Plains, Police Say A longtime Metro-North Railroad cashier based in Westchester has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $200,000 in cash from the MTA, authorities announced.  Tom Shabani, a 24-year Metro-North employee based out of White Plains who was responsible for handling money from ticket vending machines, was arrested on Tuesday, March 25, and charged with second-degree grand larceny, according to the MTA Police Department. An internal audit followed by an MTAPD investigation found that Shabani allegedly removed approximately $206,000 from a counting room without authorization while …
Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Alleged Bribes, Illegal Campaign Cash: Feds Lay Out Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Federal authorities released the indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday, Sept. 26, laying out their case for corruption, bribery, and misuse of public funds, reports said.  Federal investigators have charged the 64-year-old Democrat with five counts, including conspiracy to receive illegal foreign campaign contributions, wire fraud, and bribery, said Damian Williams, the US. attorney for the Southern District of New York in a news conference.  Click here to read the complete indictment from the SDNY. Here is what those allegations are as summari…
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region 'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By County Lawmakers In Capital Region County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…
Former Massachusetts Official Convicted of Fraud Charges Former Massachusetts Official Convicted of Fraud Charges
Former Massachusetts Official Convicted of Fraud Charges A former housing official in Massachusetts has been convicted in connection with a $2.3 million fraud scheme. Worcester County resident Jacklyn Sutcivni, age 47, of Dracut, was convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and false claims, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4.  The district attorney's office said Sutcivni used her position as an employee of the City of Worcester’s Housing Development Office and Executive Office of Economic Development for the scheme.  S…
Facebook, Instagram Unemployment Benefits Fraudsters Arrested In Dauphin County, PA AG Says Facebook, Instagram Unemployment Benefits Fraudsters Arrested In Dauphin County, PA AG Says
Facebook, Instagram Unemployment Benefits Fraudsters Arrested In Dauphin County, PA AG Says Three people have been arrested for unemployment fraud in Dauphin County according to Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Tyreese Lewis, 20, Kymaury Goldsby, 21, and Dorien Ervin, 21, used stolen and solicited information to apply for benefits-- receiving more than $140,000 in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funding. The men also applied using their own names, despite the fact that they were not out of work due to the pandemic. "These defendants took advantage of a program meant to help Pennsylvania families put food on the table. We're committed to shutting down scammers and pr…
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How Did Lunch Money 'Disappear' In New Canaan For 15 Years? Defense Lawyers Hire Forensic Team How Did Lunch Money 'Disappear' In New Canaan For 15 Years? Defense Lawyers Hire Forensic Team
How Did Lunch Money 'Disappear' In New Canaan For 15 Years? Defense Lawyers Hire Forensic Team Lawyers for two lunch ladies from Fairfield County insisted the numbers never added up and that there was more to the story about the theft of nearly half a million in cafeteria receipts. A new forensic team began looking over the books in the New Canaan School District, leading to the arrest of a third suspect who now lives in Vermont. Joanne Pascarelli, 61, of Stratford and her sister, Marie Wilson, 67, of Wilton were charged with stealing $478,588 between 2012 and 2017, according to police.  Although there were discrepancies in the books dating back 15 years, the cafeteria workers …