Mount Vernon Hammer Killing Case Put On Hold As Judge Rules Suspect Incompetent
A Westchester judge found Joveair Brice mentally incompetent and committed him to a psychiatric facility for one year, pausing the murder prosecution. The ruling follows forensic reports that he could not assist his defense.
Knicks Title Chaos Erupts in Times Square, Teen Shot Amid Mayhem
A 17‑year‑old was shot in the left foot during wild Knicks celebrations in Times Square and rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Police made multiple arrests and recovered a firearm, according to reporting.
Brooklyn Pharmacy Accused Of Milking Geico For $3 Million In Pain Patches
GEICO sued Hatzlacha Rx (Nostrand Avenue Chemists), alleging more than $3M in no‑fault billing for pricey topical drugs and asking a judge to void roughly $2.53M in pending claims.
Chicago CFO Tells Manhattan Jury Fees Vanished In Alleged $12M Loan Hustle
A Chicago developer's CFO told a Manhattan federal jury that the firm paid appraisal fees to companies tied to two Florida men and received no loan. Prosecutors say the defendants ran an alleged $12 million advance‑fee scheme.












