Lake George Man Convicted of Defrauding Investors and Tax Evasion, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Michael E. Conner from Lake George, NY, was found guilty of wire fraud and not filing tax returns, after securing $6M from investors under false pretenses.
Brooklyn DA Indicts Five on Sex Trafficking Charges Involving Coerced Young Women
Five individuals were indicted in Brooklyn for conspiracy, sex trafficking, and promoting prostitution, following reports by a 19-year-old victim coerced into prostitution.
Two Men Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Promoting Prostitution in East Flushing, Queens
Two men in Queens have been indicted for sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, and related crimes, including the coercion of a Chinese woman into prostitution.
U.S. Justice Department Backs Muslim Group in Oyster Bay Land Use Dispute, Citing Religious Discrimination Concerns
The DOJ supports a Muslim group in NY facing land use conflicts for mosque expansion, invoking RLUIPA against alleged discriminatory zoning by the Town of Oyster Bay.
Alleged Misconduct Shakes NYPD as Detective Accused of Sexual Abuse, Officers Charged in Queens Incident
Two NYPD officers face charges for sexual abuse and burglary, with allegations of groping and robbing a sex worker, and another officer accused of sexually abusing a woman at police headquarters.
Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills Six, Including Siemens CEO, Reigniting NYC Air Safety Debate
A helicopter crash in the Hudson River has killed six, stirring debate over the safety of NYC tourist flights and prompting calls for a ban on non-essential flights.
"Grinchsters" Ringleader Julian Pomales Convicted in New York for Massive ID Theft Scheme Preying on Manhattan Clubgoers
Julian Pomales convicted for leading "Grinchsters" identity theft ring targeting clubgoers in Manhattan, with $420,000 stolen. Sentencing scheduled for June 11.
FDNY Rapidly Controls 3-Alarm Fire on Staten Island, Saving Residences and Averting Injuries
FDNY firefighters controlled a 3-alarm fire on Staten Island, involving two homes without reported injuries. The fire, which broke out in the evening, was contained by 8:42 p.m. with over 100 personnel responding.




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