Ex-Gambino Hitman Turned Jersey Councilman Busted on Loan Shark Rap
Former Gambino enforcer and Englishtown councilman John Alite was arrested on loansharking‑related charges, state prosecutors say. The case centers on alleged high‑rate loans and threats.
Manhattan Lawsuit Accuses Riverside, Nussbaum Of $87 Million Escrow Hustle
A new Manhattan federal complaint alleges Riverside Abstract and Nussbaum Lowinger ran a years‑long scheme that funneled escrow and 1031 funds into inflated flips.
Bed-Stuy Subway Creep Kisses Sleeping Woman, Swipes Ray-Bans on Nostrand Platform
NYPD posted a wanted notice after a 29-year-old rider was kissed without consent and had her Ray‑Ban/Meta glasses stolen while sleeping on the Nostrand Avenue A platform early Friday.
Brooklyn Jail Tragedy as Mexican Cartel Suspect Dies After Cell Hanging
Carlos Alberto Guerrero Mercado, one of 37 suspects sent from Mexico to the U.S., died after being found hanging in his cell at MDC Brooklyn; an autopsy and federal review are pending.
Brooklyn and Queens Cops Hunt Robbery Duo in Citywide Crime Spree
Surveillance stills posted by NYPD Crime Stoppers show two people wanted in a robbery pattern spanning multiple Brooklyn and Queens precincts. Tips may qualify for a reward.












