East Hartford ‘Romeo’ Nailed With 9-Year Fed Term In Coast-To-Coast Romance Scam
A 30-year-old East Hartford man was sentenced to nine years and ordered to repay $1.55M after prosecutors say he helped operate a nationwide romance‑scam ring. The case highlights growing online fraud losses.
Rockaway Fights Back: Richards Drops $30 Million Clinic And Net Zero Heat Play
Donovan Richards says the era of disinvestment in Rockaway is over as a $30M Gotham Health clinic and geothermal‑backed Arverne East move forward. City and developers call it a turning point for services and resilience.
Hudson Mosaic Tower Showdown Roils West Village Over Dapolito Rec Center
HPD tapped a Camber-led team for “Hudson Mosaic” at 388 Hudson; renderings and a Community Board presentation have preservationists worried about the landmarked Tony Dapolito.
Manhattan Feds Say Dumel Clan Turned NYC Sex Ring Into Family Business
Federal prosecutors say members of the Dumel family ran a sex‑trafficking operation in New York that coerced victims and brought in thousands. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton framed the case as part of a wider fight against trafficking.












