Background Check Blowup: New Rochelle Puts Convicted Felon On Veterans Panel
New Rochelle quietly added John Earvin — who pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in 2015 — to its Veterans Advisory Committee; the city code does not require background checks. The appointment, approved Oct. 21, 2025, has drawn fresh scrutiny.
No Jail, No Job: Manhattan Mailman Cuts Deal In Mail‑Truck Sex Assault Case
A Manhattan postal worker accepted a May 29 plea that spares jail but includes five years' probation and a ban on USPS employment in a 2023 mail‑truck assault case. Court reporting named three co‑workers in the original indictment.












