UK Citizen Extradited to Brooklyn to Face Charges in Alleged $99 Million Wine Investment Fraud
James Wellesley was extradited from the UK to the US to face charges in a $99 million wine investment fraud scheme and was ordered detained pending trial.
Sunny Skies Greet New Yorkers, Thunderstorms Expected Early in the Week with Temperatures Soaring Near 90s
The National Weather Service reports a sunny day in NYC with varying highs; a week ahead with possible showers, thunderstorms, and near 90s temperatures by Tuesday; rip current risks; and a sweltering end to the week.
Nassau County Toughens Stance on Animal Cruelty with New Legislation Introducing Jail Time and Heavier Fines
Nassau County has enacted a new law increasing the penalties for animal abuse, with extended registry time for offenders up to 20 years and the potential for jail time for serious cases.
Delta Flight from Madrid to New York Makes Emergency Landing on Azores Due to Engine Issue, Passengers Stranded for 29 Hours
A Delta flight from Madrid to NYC made an emergency landing in the Azores due to an engine issue, stranding passengers for 29 hours. No injuries were reported, but passengers felt abandoned. Delta has apologized and will offer compensation.
Queen's Kidnapping Ring Busted, Trio Dubbed "Inf," "Infinite," & "Infamous" Face Life Behind Bars After Brooklyn Fed Court Conviction
Three men were convicted of kidnapping and torturing a man in Astoria, Queens, with the possibility of life imprisonment. The victim was abducted, taken to New Jersey, and subjected to hours of brutal torture before being released.
Head of Vile Mexican Sex Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 188 Months Behind Bars in Brooklyn Court
The leader of a Mexican sex trafficking ring, Hugo Hernandez-Velazquez, received a 188-month prison sentence in Brooklyn for crimes involving exploitation, force, and coercion.
Mild Weather and Occasional Showers Anticipated Across NYC Boroughs This Week
New York City forecast predicts mild temperatures, with mostly sunny skies and occasional showers across all boroughs for the coming week. No hazardous weather expected.
Eighth Rikers Island Detainee Dies This Year as Christian Collado Succumbs to Cancer in Hospital Care
Rikers Island detainee Christian Collado died after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Despite his lawyer's release efforts, Collado's illness led to his passing, marking the eighth DOC custody death in the current year.
Luchese Capo Gets 21 Months for $35M 'Rhino Sports' Gambling Empire, Charged in Brooklyn for Mob Racketeering
Luchese crime family captain Anthony Villani received a 21-month prison sentence for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling, with a $4 million forfeiture. His operation, Rhino Sports, made at least $35 million illicitly.
NYC Braces for Wet Week as Showers and Thunderstorms Are Forecasted Across Boroughs
NYC faces a wet end to the week, with showers and thunderstorms expected across all boroughs and high temps in the low 80s. Precipitation chances peak at 60% during the day, decreasing at night. No severe weather is forecasted.












