Actor Michael K. Williams, 54, found dead in NYC apartment
Michael K. Williams, who made his name in Hollywood on “The Wire” has been found dead in his apartment. The New York Post reported Williams was found by his nephew in his…
“I’m not with that gay s**t!” man yells while beating gay man on NYC subway train
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department’s hate crime division is seeking to identify a suspect accused of beating a gay man on a New York City subway…
‘Evil In The Flesh’: Veteran Kills Four Including Infant And Mother In Florida Shooting Spree
A former Marine went on a shooting spree in Florida Sunday, killing four people including an infant before surrendering to authorities, according to a sheriff’s office. Bryan James Riley, a 33-year-old war…
One Bite Pizza guy Dave Portnoy launches his own Barstool Sports frozen pizza
What started out as an off-handed debate, “If you can only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?” has now turned into a nationally recognized name…
Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty To Stealing From His Clients And Filing False Tax Returns
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that CARLOS DE LA TORRE pled guilty before United States District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald to one count…
Trinitarios Gang Member Charged With Murder Of A Confidential Informant
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”),…
Lockport Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Charge
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Robert Jones, 48, of Lockport, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence…
Suspect arrested for murder committed in Albany in January
A 28-year-old Albany man has been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred back in January on Ontario Street. Nicholas Higgins was arraigned this morning in Albany County Criminal Court where…
Top U.S. health officials tell White House to pause booster shot plan
Harry Wilmerding on September 3, 2021 Top U.S. health officials told the White House pandemic coordinator on Thursday to scale back the Biden administration’s plan to administer the coronavirus booster shots to…
NY Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof Reportedly Preparing To Run For Governor In Oregon
Nicholas Kristof, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, is reportedly planning to launch a bid for governor in Oregon. Kristof recently reached out to campaign consultants, according to Politico.…
Two Rochester Men Arrested On Cocaine Charges Following Chase With Police
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Brian Cintron, 37, and Edwin Junior Gallardo-Ortiz, 35, both of Rochester, NY, were…
Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty To COVID Fraud
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Shaneesha White, 25, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence…
Dominican Republic Native Going To Prison For 30 Months Following Drug Conviction
BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Elison A. Ledesma-Melo a/k/a Carlos Rivera Perez a/k/a Ostin M. Echevarria-Roman, 46, a native of the Dominican Republic, who was convicted…
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To His Role In Burning Of RPD Car During May 2020 Violent Protests In Rochester
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Miguel Ramos, 20, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles…
Nikole Hannah-Jones Says Her Privately Funded School Program Won’t Teach Critical Race Theory
Kendall Tietz on September 2, 2021 The New York Times’ 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones said her free after-school literacy program in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, will teach black history, not…
Ithaca Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Blake, age 51, of Ithaca, New York, was sentenced today to serve 160 months (thirteen years and four months) in federal prison for attempted online enticement of…
Former Madison County Pharmacy Owner Sentenced for Health Card Fraud
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jennifer Caloia, age 57, a licensed pharmacist who owned and operated Dougherty Pharmacy in Morrisville, New York, from 1998 to 2015, was sentenced today in federal court in…
Batavia Woman Arrested, Charged With COVID Fraud
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Danielle Tooley, 36, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with…
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition Of British National For Participation In Online Film And TV Piracy Group
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that GEORGE BRIDI, a citizen of the United Kingdom, was extradited to the United States from Cyprus on…
Friend or Foe? U.S. has no idea when it comes to the Taliban
The State Department evaded a question Wednesday on whether the Biden administration would recognize the Taliban as the rightful government of Afghanistan. “We have obviously had contacts with the Taliban — we…
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