CBP & HSI at JFK Warning the Public About Counterfeits Ahead of Black Friday

JAMAICA, N.Y. — On November 18, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York hosted a joint media event highlighting counterfeit goods. Just in time…

Licensed Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicaid in Scheme Involving Personal Care Services

WASHINGTON – Susan Engonwei Tingwei, 44, of Silver Spring, Md., a licensed attorney, pleaded guilty today to defrauding the D.C. Medicaid program out of more than $100,000…

Former Law Firm Partner Arrested For Cyberstalking Multiple Victims

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…

Real Estate Businessman And Lawyer Arrested In Connection With Campaign Finance Scheme

Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Daniel…

Six defendants indicted for fraud that included targeting elderly citizens

ATLANTA – Vikas Mehta, Walter Valdivia, Pradip Parikh, Jaime Salas, Alpesh Patel, and Darash Shah have been indicted for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and money laundering. “This case involves…

Georgia man who laundered millions from online frauds sentenced to 13 years in federal prison

ATLANTA – Nnamdi Marcellus MgBodile has been sentenced to prison for bank fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud after being convicted at trial. For years, MgBodile opened and directed…

Magic of Lights to light up the park at Six Flags Darien Lake

Darien Center, N.Y. —— Six Flags Darien Lake, The Thrill Capital of New York, is excited to announce an all-NEW Holiday tradition, the Magic of Lights drive-through experience. The theme park will…

TAKE 5 $20K Top-Prize Winner Sold in Deer Park

DEER PARK, NY – The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the November 17 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing. The ticket, worth $20,542.50, was purchased at JAI MAHARAJ located…

$2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Bronx

BRONX, NY – The New York Lottery today announced one second-prize Power Play ticket for the November 17 Powerball drawing was sold in the BRONX. The ticket is worth a guaranteed $2,000,000. The ticket…

TAKE 5 $20K Top-Prize Winner Sold in Bronx

BRONX, NY – The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the November 17 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The ticket, worth $20,567, was purchased at PELHAM GARDENS CANDY located…

Kartrite indoor waterpark announces holiday event schedule

New York’s winter escape in Sullivan County Catskills’ The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark, known as New York’s Biggest Indoor Waterpark, invites visitors and locals alike to trade in their snowshoes for swimsuits this holiday…

Empire State Building unveils holiday pop-up vendors, holiday decorations

NEW YORK – Holiday cheer is in full swing at the Empire State Building (ESB) as the iconic landmark unveils local pop-up vendors, over-the-top decorations, and plans for musical performances through the end of…

Two Iranian Nationals Charged for Cyber-Enabled Disinformation and Threat Campaign Designed to Influence the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

An indictment was unsealed in New York today charging two Iranian nationals for their involvement in a cyber-enabled campaign to intimidate and influence American voters, and otherwise undermine voter confidence and sow…

Colorado Considers Dropping The Term ‘Sex Offender’ Because Of ‘Negative Effects’

Colorado officials are set to vote Friday on whether to drop the term “sex offender” to describe people who engaged in “sexually abusive behavior,” due to “negative effects,” the Denver Post reported.…

MSNBC producer who allegedly ordered freelancer to follow Rittenhouse jury bus nukes all her social media accounts

NBC is denying that MSNBC producer Irene Byon instructed freelance photographer James Morrison to follow the Kyle Rittenhouse trial’s jury bus. Morrison was pulled over by Kenosha police after running a red…

Leader Of International Cellphone Fraud Scheme Arrested

Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Ricky J. Patel, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Homeland Security Investigations…

Member Of International Movie Piracy Ring Pleads Guilty

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty plea of GEORGE BRIDI, a citizen of the United Kingdom, for his role in the…

U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Two Iranian Nationals For Cyber-Enabled Disinformation And Threat Campaign Designed To Interfere With The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Bryan Vorndran, the Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division (“FBI”), and Matthew G. Olsen,…

National College Democrats Organization Implodes As Members Cancel Each Other Over Old Tweets

The College Democrats of America (CDA) has been rocked by public accusations of bigotry against its leadership and calls for members to step down. Nourhan Mesbah, the group’s vice president, is undergoing…

MSNBC barred by judge from Rittenhouse trial after photographer caught trailing jury bus, now under criminal investigation

MSNBC has been barred by Wisconsin Judge Bruce Schroeder after a photographer on assignment for the network trailed the jury bus and was pulled over by the Kenosha Police Department. “I have…

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