Queens Man Charged with Impersonating Federal Agent in Visa Fraud Scheme, Faces Up to 43 Years
A Queens man was arrested for visa fraud, impersonating a federal agent, alleged to have scammed a victim out of $500,000 over eight years, facing up to 43 years in prison.
Former "Black Rain" Drug Crew Member Jerome Jones Sentenced to 30 Years for Role in 1990s Queens Homicides
Jerome "Sha" Jones of the Black Rain drug crew has been sentenced to 30 years for early '90s homicides linked to drug trafficking after pleading guilty.
Long Island Fire Departments Settle for $28,000 in Discrimination Claims, Agree to Remove Confederate Flags and Revise Practices
Three Long Island fire departments have settled over Confederate flag displays and discriminatory practices, involving fines, flag removal, and human rights training.
New York City District Attorneys Advise Retailers on Legal Tactic to Elevate Shoplifting to Felony Charges
NYC district attorneys are training retailers to issue trespass notices, turning repeat shoplifting into felonies, aiming to counteract bail reforms and reduce retail theft. Critics fear this criminalizes poverty and undermines state reforms.
Tragic Discovery in Queens as Elderly Woman and Middle-Aged Man Found Dead in Middle Village
Two individuals were found dead in a Queens home; the woman's body was decomposed, and the man had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The relationship and circumstances of the deaths are under investigation.