Crime
New Rochelle residents plead guilty to stealing $69K in unemployment
Dennis Broccolo, 55, pleaded guilty to grand larceny and Stephanie Vega, 27, pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing.
Schneiderman announces settlements with LA Fitness, Planet Fitness
An investigation found that the gyms failed to make required disclosures to customers and included unlawful liability provisions in their contracts.
J&L Medical pays $600,000 to settle false claims allegations
J&L Medical Services of Connecticut has agreed to pay $600,000 to settle allegations of violations under the False Claims Act.
Schneiderman vs. daily fantasy sports saga continues
With no agreement in sight, both sides have taken action against one another, one in attempt to ensure its future in...
Industry pros defend data encryption
Regional data security professionals oppose congressional calls to mandate access to encrypted data for law enforcement and government agencies.
Gun sales in region spike after another mass shooting
By Evan Fallor and Reece Alvarez While many children will receive toy guns as gifts this holiday season, many adults will be...
Gun sales in region spike after another mass shooting
By Evan Fallor and Reece Alvarez While many children will receive toy guns as gifts this holiday season, many adults will be...
Elant Inc. to pay $600K after state investigation
Between 2008 and 2011 Elant postponed the release of residents who were ready to leave its facilities against their wishes as...
SEC charges Stamford’s Atlantic Asset Management with fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has leveled fraud charges against a Stamford-based investment advisory firm, Atlantic Asset Management LLC.
Fantasy sites ordered to cease New York operations; appeal granted
An appeal by both fantasy juggernauts on the grounds they were accepting entry fees rather than wagers was granted by the...
Four charged in $1 million theft of computers meant for students
Four individuals have been charged with the theft of more than 1,200 computers bound for public high school students last year.
Port Chester restaurant owner to pay $47K in unpaid wages
Elisa Parto, owner of Elisa's Food & Plus, Inc. at 73 Poningo Street, was required to pay $47,000 in restitution for...
Second contractor admits guilt in NYPA bid-rigging investigation
Peter Shine, of Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to one charge of lying on a individual income tax return in 2014 for the...
Danbury man convicted in $500,000 Ponzi scheme
Ian Parker Bick, 20, has been found guilty after defrauding more than 15 investors out of nearly $500,000.
Silver found guilty of corruption in federal court
After spending more than two days deliberating, a 12-person jury in U.S. District Court in Manhattan found the former Assembly speaker,...
