Crime
Businessman Zherka admits guilt in real estate loan scheme
Selim "Sam" Zherka agree to forfeit $5.23 million and faces a federal prison term for his nearly decade-long role in a...
St. Joseph’s Medical Center named in $8M Medicare settlement
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Aug. 24 his office has reached settlement agreements with three area hospitals in a False Claims...
Charkit largesse funds Norwalk body-cam program
Norwalk will get 36 police cameras with chemical company footing half the bill.
SEC: Edward Jones to pay $20M in muni bond overcharges
Brokerage firm Edward Jones has agreed to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it overcharged customers in...
Yonkers nonprofit director sentenced for Medicaid fraud
A Poughkeepsie man is sentenced to 90 days in prison for defrauding Medicaid while running a Yonkers nonprofit.
C&S Wholesale Grocers to pay $46K for firing injured workers
The wholesale grocery supply company settles with the New York state attorney general's office over its policy of firing injured employees.
Cyber breaches expose vulnerabilities
Recent data breaches highlight the vulnerabilities of companies and organizations of all sizes, and the importance of strengthening security systems.
Hyundai of White Plains to pay state $32K over ad practices
The state attorney general says Hyundai of White Plains LLC used deceptive advertising practices.
Ridgefield doctor sentenced for fraud
A Ridgefield doctor who pleaded guilty to health care fraud will go to jail for three months and pay nearly $500,000...
Transportation company settles in Medicaid fraud case
The state attorney general's office settles with 4J’s Transportation for $400,000 over Medicaid services that had not been documented.
Norwalk man accused of investment fraud
A Norwalk man is arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly scheming investors out of more than $400,000.
White Plains Honda named in $13.5M settlement with state
The state attorney general's office reaches a $13.5 million settlement with three car dealerships accused of engaging in deceptive practices.
Yonkers store manager sentenced for $1M food stamp fraud
A Bronx resident is sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for his part in defrauding $1...
Business owner pleads guilty to defrauding Power Authority
The owner of a Rockland County construction service company pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud the New York Power Authority and...
Construction company owner to pay $800K for tax fraud
The owner of DNS Construction Corp. in Yonkers is sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution for...
