Marymount Manhattan College Settles for $8.39 Million Over Alleged Misuse of COVID-19 Relief Funds
Marymount Manhattan College has settled for $8.39 million over allegations of improperly receiving a PPP loan by exceeding the size eligibility requirement.
Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run While Crossing Lower East Side Intersection as NYPD Seeks Suspect and Vehicle
A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run SUV on the Lower East Side while using a marked crosswalk. Police are seeking to identify both her and the vehicle involved. Traffic deaths in the area have decreased compared to the previous year.
12-Year-Old Boy Charged with Attempted Murder After Playground Stabbing in Brownsville, Brooklyn
A 12-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder for stabbing another boy at a Brooklyn playground. The victim is in critical but stable condition.
Rogue Pharmacists and Drug Dealer Sentenced for Flooding New York Streets with 1.6 Million Illegal Opioid Pills
Two NY pharmacists and a dealer were sentenced for illegal oxycodone distribution, with terms of 18 years, 30 months, and 36 months respectively, after authorities found their involvement in a scheme circulating over 1.6 million pills.
Bronx Man Jose Cesari Sentenced to 63 Months for Leading Major Northeast Beer Theft Ring
Jose Cesari, leader of a beer theft ring, was sentenced to 63 months in prison for organizing over thirty-six thefts in the Northeast, primarily taking Corona and Modelo beers.
CEO of The Holtz Group Indicted for Orchestrating Major Tax Fraud Operation in New York
The CEO of The Holtz Group and associates are charged with running a tax fraud scheme, reducing client liabilities, and inflating fees from 2014 to 2025.
Brooklyn Man Convicted on All Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Minors and Faces Life in Prison
A Brooklyn man, Billon McLeod, was found guilty of multiple charges of sexual exploitation of minors and faces a minimum of 15 years to life in prison.
Former "Pre-IPO" Fund Principals Admit to $65 Million Investment Fraud Scheme in New York
Three ex-principals of a "Pre-IPO" fund pleaded guilty to a $65 million fraud involving securities fraud, investment adviser fraud, and money laundering, facing up to 60 years in prison.
Manhattan Targets Alleged Terror Syndicate with a $5M Bounty on Fugitive Boss Hector Guerrero Flores as Over 30 Are Charged in New York
The indictment of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Tren de Aragua, for crimes such as racketeering and drug trafficking has been unsealed in Manhattan Federal Court.
Founder of Lucas Brand Equity LLC Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud in New York
Jay Lucas, of Lucas Brand Equity LLC, was indicted on multiple fraud charges for allegedly misusing over $50 million of investors' funds for personal expenses.
Former Tech Executive Sentenced to 38 Months for Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement and Tax Evasion
Former tech executive Mark Angarola is sentenced to 38 months for embezzlement and tax evasion, resulting in over $8.3 million in losses to his company and $668,000 to the IRS.
Manhattan Man Indicted in Alleged $272K Bumble Romance Scam, Faces Grand Larceny Charges
Brandon Dae Up Kiehm was indicted for a $272K romance scam, defrauding a woman he met on Bumble. He faked being a finance professional to deceive her into investing in a non-existent home.












