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Man Murdered Ex-Wife As Kids Slept Nearby In Schenectady Home Man Murdered Ex-Wife As Kids Slept Nearby In Schenectady Home
Man Murdered Ex-Wife As Kids Slept Nearby In Schenectady Home A Brooklyn man confessed to murdering his wife of over 10 years inside her Schenectady home as their children slept nearby. Timothy Taylor, 38, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Schenectady County Court in the 2023 killing of 44-year-old Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, prosecutors announced Wednesday, July 16. As part of the plea deal, he faces a sentence of 22 years to life in prison when he appears before a judge in September. Traveled Across State Lines To Kill His Ex-Wife Taylor traveled from North Carolina to Schenectady on May 27, 2023, checking into the Imperial Hotel around 11 p.m.…
Man Who Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of Manhasset Sleep Center May Dodge Prison Man Who Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of Manhasset Sleep Center May Dodge Prison
Man Who Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of Manhasset Sleep Center May Dodge Prison A former employee who hid cameras in bathrooms at a Long Island sleep center, recording hundreds of patients – including children – may dodge prison. Sanjai Syamaprasad, 48, pleaded guilty to unlawful surveillance and tampering with physical evidence in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, July 15. He admitted to planting hidden cameras disguised a smoke detectors inside restrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset. Syamaprasad secretly recorded patients and staff between July 2023 and April 2024, downloading the footage to an SD card after each shift, prosecutors sai…
NY Man Poses As Fed To Steal $555K In Gold Bars From Ephrata Woman: Police NY Man Poses As Fed To Steal $555K In Gold Bars From Ephrata Woman: Police
NY Man Poses As Fed To Steal $555K In Gold Bars From Ephrata Woman: Police A man is accused of stealing over half a million dollars in gold bars from an elderly woman in Lancaster County by pretending to be a federal agent, authorities announced on Monday, July 14. Zhong Ren, 44, of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with felony theft by unlawful taking, felony criminal conspiracy, felony theft by deception, felony criminal conspiracy, and misdemeanor impersonating a public servant, according to Ephrata police. In March, scammers allegedly accessed the victim’s computer and convinced her to liquidate her life savings into gold bars, warning that her investment accoun…
Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear
Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear An immigration detainee who escaped a New Hampshire jail was caught in Connecticut after police found him bleeding and half-dressed at a local gas station, authorities said.  Jianming Zeng of Brooklyn, New York, escaped Sullivan County House of Corrections in Unity, New Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon, July 12, authorities said. He is facing a fraud charge. He was also on an ICE hold.  A vigilant Norwalk gas station clerk at 331 West Avenue noticed the driver of a truck had bloody hands and was only wearing a t-shirt and underwear, Norwalk police said.  The man had pul…
$10K From Closter Lululemon Snatched, 4 Nabbed At GWB After Wild Getaway: Police $10K From Closter Lululemon Snatched, 4 Nabbed At GWB After Wild Getaway: Police
$10K From Closter Lululemon Snatched, 4 Nabbed At GWB After Wild Getaway: Police Four suspects were arrested after more than $10,000 worth of merchandise was stolen in a grab-and-go shoplifting at a Lululemon store in Bergen County this weekend, police said. Officers responded to Closter Plaza at 79 Vervalen St. around 4:31 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, for a shoplifting in progress, according to Closter Police Chief James Buccola. While en route, patrol was told that two men, one wearing a white T-shirt and orange shorts, and another in dark clothing, were using ski masks and stuffing items into large laundry bags, according to the report. Before officers arrived, the sus…
DUI Tesla Driver Charged In Parkway Crash That Killed Airlines Employee In Sayreville: Records DUI Tesla Driver Charged In Parkway Crash That Killed Airlines Employee In Sayreville: Records
DUI Tesla Driver Charged In Parkway Crash That Killed Airlines Employee In Sayreville: Records A DUI Tesla driver has been charged in a deadly crash that killed a United Airlines employee from New York on the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey State Police and court records confirm. Troopers responded at 12:46 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, to a crash near milepost 126.4 northbound in Sayreville, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Chrysler minivan was stopped on the right shoulder when a Tesla, operated by 21-year-old Anish Shriram of Livingston, slammed into the back of a Nissan, setting off a chain reaction, Lebron said. After the Tesla hit the Nissan, both vehicles veered into the righ…
Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC
Swedish Invasion: IKEA Expanding Upstate With First Store Outside NYC Flat-pack furniture and Swedish meatballs are finally making their way north. IKEA, the global home furnishings giant known for its maze-like showrooms and self-assembled furniture with Swedish names – and meatballs – will open its first upstate New York store in Syracuse, the company announced Tuesday, July 8. The new store will open inside the Destiny USA shopping center in fall 2025. It will be IKEA’s third New York location, joining existing stores in Brooklyn and Long Island. “We are thrilled to offer Syracuse metro area residents more ways to shop and experience IKEA,” said CEO Javie…
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial
Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two of the five charges the embattled worldwide superstar faced following a federal trial in New York. The 55-year-old music mogul was found guilty of sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution but not guilty of the more serious charges against him.  The jury announced its decision on Wednesday morning, July 2. Here is a rundown of the charges and each verdict: Count 1: Racketeering conspiracy: Not guilty (maximum sentence: life) Count 2: Sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion (Victim 1): Not guilty Count…
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial They reached four verdicts, but left the biggest one hanging. Click here for a new, updated story - Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Jurors in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs told the court in New York they have reached decisions on four of the five charges facing the embattled music mogul, who remains detained in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The holdout count is Count 1: racketeering conspiracy, the most serious of the charges and the one that could carry a life sentence if Combs is convicted. Combs, age 55, has …
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed'
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' A Connecticut lawmaker’s son is facing charges after police say he drove off with a 15-year-old girl and ducked officers for three days. Christopher M. Aniskovich, 22, of Clinton — who appears to have welcomed a baby girl in February — is accused of picking the teen up outside her home Saturday night, June 21, said police in West Haven, where the girl was from. Christopher Aniskovitch Christopher Aniskovitch Her mother called the police right away, sparking a search that stretched across state lines, according to WSFB.  An email to West Haven police for more informati…
Ex-Aide To 2 NY Governors Accused Of Pocketing Millions In Kickback Scheme In 2nd Indictment Ex-Aide To 2 NY Governors Accused Of Pocketing Millions In Kickback Scheme In 2nd Indictment
Ex-Aide To 2 NY Governors Accused Of Pocketing Millions In Kickback Scheme In 2nd Indictment A former top New York State government official and her husband—already facing charges tied to acting as agents for China—are now accused in a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme tied to the COVID crisis. Linda Sun, 41, a former aide to Govs. Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, and her husband Chris Hu, 40, were indicted on additional charges including wire fraud and bribery by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 25. According to a superseding indictment unsealed this week, Sun falsified information to steer lucrative PPE contracts to two vendors—one run by her cousin and the o…
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending
Anne Burrell Was Surrounded By Pills, Report Says; Official Cause Of Death Still Pending The death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, according to internal documents reviewed by The New York Times. Burrell, 55, was found unresponsive in the shower of her Brooklyn apartment on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency responders arrived after a 911 call reporting a possible cardiac arrest and pronounced her dead at the scene. The NYPD confirmed officers responded to her home around 7:50 a.m., where she was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive.” The internal police document stated that Burrell was found …
ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (UPDATE) ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (UPDATE)
ID Released Of Driver Killed In 4-Vehicle Pileup On I-84 In Kent (Update) Authorities have released more information about a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of Interstate 84 for hours in Putnam County and resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man.  The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, on I-84 westbound near mile marker 61.4 in the Town of Kent, Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police said in an update on Wednesday, June 25.  Investigators said 36-year-old Nodir Umarov of Brooklyn was driving a 2024 Ram truck in the right lane when he failed to stop for traffic slowing near a work zone. His truck slammed into t…
Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures
Thousands Of NY Hospital Workers Rally Against Health Care Cuts, Warn Of Closures Health care workers from the Hudson Valley to New York City walked out of their hospitals Monday, June 23 to protest deep federal cuts they say could close facilities and strip millions of Americans of health coverage.  The coordinated action took place on Monday at 12 p.m., with thousands of caregivers rallying outside hospitals across New York, including Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown and Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, according to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, the union representing the workers.  Workers say it’s “high noon” for hospitals as Congre…
Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police
Four Men Broke Into Hanover Home: Police Four men were arrested and charged after they burglarized a home in Hanover Township on Monday, June 23, authorities said. At 11:14 a.m., officers responded to a burglary at a Reynolds Avenue residence after a witness saw suspects entering the back of the home, Hanover Township police said. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the description leaving the area and the vehicle was stopped, police said. Officers found signs of forced entry and the four suspects inside the vehicle were arrested, police said. The four suspects arrested were Florin Coman, a 23-year-old Renton, Washington reside…
Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How
Paige Bueckers Could Make 13x Her WNBA Salary On Social Media, Study Finds: Here's How Women's basketball rookies may be making less money on the court, but they're beating their male counterparts online. Doc's Sports Service, a sports betting news outlet, ranked the top 50 NBA and WNBA draft prospects in 2025 by their estimated online income. The results show that many WNBA players are supplementing their dramatically lower base salaries with endorsements and other advertising deals. Former UConn star Paige Bueckers, drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings, could bring in more than $1 million per year from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. That's four times more…
Brooklyn Man Raped Long Island Teen, Nassau County Police Say Brooklyn Man Raped Long Island Teen, Nassau County Police Say
Brooklyn Man Raped Long Island Teen, Nassau County Police Say A Brooklyn man has been arrested for raping a 17-year-old girl on Long Island, Nassau County Police said. Manuel Lopez Gil, 30, was arrested Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Brooklyn with help from the NYPD and Nassau County Second Squad detectives, police said. The assault occurred in Hempstead at 11:55 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, according to the Special Victims Squad. Lopez Gil is charged with two counts of rape in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, Nassau County Police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned Sunday, June 22, at First District Court in Hemps…
Popular PA Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges Popular PA Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges
Popular PA Jewish Camp Director Sexually Abused Minor For Years, Bombshell Lawsuit Alleges A well-known Jewish summer camp for boys in Pennsylvania and several members of its leadership are being sued by a former attendee who alleges he was sexually abused by a senior staff member for years at the camp. The civil complaint, filed in Pennsylvania state court Monday, June 16, names Camp Dora Golding in East Stroudsburg, its executive director Alexander Gold, and former assistant director Binyamin Daiches. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as “John Doe,” is represented by attorneys from Stark & Stark, P.C. According to the suit, the alleged abuse occurred over multiple summe…
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent' Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent'
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies At 55: 'A Remarkable Person And Culinary Talent' The culinary world is reeling from the sudden loss of celebrity chef Anne Burrell, the fiery Food Network favorite known for her bold flavors, big hair, and even bigger personality. Burrell, a New York native from Madison County, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 17, at the age of 55, according to a statement from the Food Network. Medics found her unresponsive in her Brooklyn home Tuesday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, TMZ reports. The New York City Medical Examiner’s office will determine an official cause of death. Best known to millions as the animated, no-nonsens…
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione 'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione
'Pretty Boy' Cellmate Goes Viral After Spilling On Life Behind Bars With Luigi Mangione He might be facing the death penalty — but accused killer Luigi Mangione is apparently thriving behind bars, according to a fellow inmate who’s now going viral… for his looks. Michael Daddea, who shared a cell with Mangione at Brooklyn’s MDC, dished on their jailhouse interactions in a since-deleted video posted to X, which was later salvaged by TikTok account @luigiprosper. The Tampa native was locked up on ghost gun charges and spent two nights in MDC’s 4G unit before bonding out for $250,000, according to the NY Post. Before his placement, Daddea said he joked with jail staff, asking to …
Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says
Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says A former sleep center employee is accused of secretly recording patients—including a child—inside bathrooms at a Long Island medical facility. Sanjai Syamaprasad, 47, was indicted on felony charges including unlawful surveillance and tampering with evidence in Nassau County Court in April. He had his latest court appearance on Thursday, June 12. Syamaprasad is accused of installing a camera disguised as a smoke detector inside bathrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The recordings took place between July 2023 and A…
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says
Deadly Bacteria Risk In Fish Sold Across NY Prompts Large Recall, FDA Says A smoked fish recall is affecting more than 70 grocery stores across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a life-threatening botulism risk, health officials said. P. East Trading Corp., based in The Bronx, NY, issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, the Food and Drug Administration said. State inspectors found that P. East's Salted Smoked Split Herring was uneviscerated and longer than five inches. The long fish is a violation that increases the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. "Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following …
$100K In Cocaine Gets Man Busted In Trenton: Mercer County Prosecutor $100K In Cocaine Gets Man Busted In Trenton: Mercer County Prosecutor
$100K In Cocaine Gets Man Busted In Trenton: Mercer County Prosecutor A 51-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 4, after $100,000 in cocaine was seized in Trenton, authorities said. At 2:15 p.m., detectives with the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force observed Paul Shirley operating a silver Toyota Camry near Brunswick Avenue and Race Street in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey said. A traffic stop was initiated and officers observed an open compartment in the center console that they recognized as a trap compartment commonly used to conceal narcotics, Marbrey said. A K-9, Indy, sniffed out a narcotic o…
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds A sexual wellness empire built on promises of “orgasmic meditation” has collapsed under the weight of a damning federal jury verdict. Nicole Daedone, founder and former CEO of the controversial company OneTaste, and her former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in Brooklyn federal court Monday, June 9, of forced labor conspiracy after a five-week trial exposing a dark web of manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. The pair used promises of sexual empowerment to lure vulnerable women into what ultimately became a high-control environment rife with psychological, financial, and sexua…
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon
New Comfort Food Eatery Serving Up Crispy Fries In Mount Vernon A restaurant chain known for its loaded french fries has arrived in Westchester.  Homefrite, which touts itself as the "best french fry restaurant in NYC," has opened a new locale in Mount Vernon at 562 Gramatan Ave., where a grand opening celebration was held on Tuesday, June 10.  The chain specializes in French fries, which are made from thick-cut russet potatoes and brined in sea salt before being fried twice. Those who stop by can order regular, truffle, or even Dutch fries topped with curry ketchup, lemon garlic aioli, and diced onion.  Another iconic menu item is …
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Philly-Based Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Jackson Dad Dies After Routine Colonoscopy, Campaign Says Jackson Dad Dies After Routine Colonoscopy, Campaign Says
Jackson Dad Dies After Routine Colonoscopy, Campaign Says Patrick McGlynn, who had lived in Jackson Township for the last 21 years, died on Friday, May 30, following a routine colonoscopy, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He was 58. McGlynn was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Fairfield University, according to his obituary. He was a foreign exchange manager for Credit Suisse Bank prior to his retirement, his obituary reads. McGlynn's employer converted him to a contractor, causing him to lose his disability insurance and soon after, he suffered a massive stroke, that left him unable to work, according to the fundraiser. …
Illegal Immigrant Arrested In NY Nearly Decade After Bucks Co. Sex Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl Illegal Immigrant Arrested In NY Nearly Decade After Bucks Co. Sex Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl
Illegal Immigrant Arrested In NY Nearly Decade After Bucks Co. Sex Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl A man living in the U.S. illegally who allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Bucks County has been arrested after nearly a decade on the run, the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday, June 4. Elias Ortega, 40, was apprehended by New York City police during a traffic stop in Brooklyn in May 2025, authorities said. Officers ran his name and discovered outstanding warrants in Bucks County for alleged domestic assault and sexual assault of a minor. Ortega was first arrested in October 2016 for a domestic assault, according to the sheriff’s office. After posting bail, …
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Into Northeast Triggering Air Quality Alerts With summer-like heat moving in, health officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for much of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Philadelphia metro area on Wednesday, June 4 (scroll down to check your town's air quality index). The alerts, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., warn that ground-level ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung disease, authorities in each state said. Click here to see today's air quality forecast. In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection iss…
Video: Man Wanted For Assaulting Springfield Cop Leading Wild Pursuit In Stolen Taxi, Cops Say Video: Man Wanted For Assaulting Springfield Cop Leading Wild Pursuit In Stolen Taxi, Cops Say
Video: Man Wanted For Assaulting Springfield Cop Leading Wild Pursuit In Stolen Taxi, Cops Say A 30-year-old man from Brooklyn, NY is facing a long list of charges after ramming into New Jersey State Police cars in a stolen taxi and fleeing on foot during a wild multi-town pursuit, authorities said. Ashton Charles, who struck a Springfield Township officer while he was outside of his vehicle, was operating a stolen Toyota Sienna wanted in a potential strong-arm robbery in New York, when New Jersey State Police troopers responded at approximately 11:24 a.m. Sunday, June 1, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Footage of the incident shared in the comments of a Bridgewater Patch article on F…
Incest, Rape Of Child Among 50+ Charges Move Forward Against NY Man: PA Judge Incest, Rape Of Child Among 50+ Charges Move Forward Against NY Man: PA Judge
Incest, Rape Of Child Among 50+ Charges Move Forward Against NY Man: PA Judge A New York man charged with sexually abusing multiple children over several years in Lancaster will stand trial, following a preliminary hearing held last week, authorities announced on Friday, May 30. Dennis Iluminado Martinez, 39, of Brooklyn, was ordered by Lancaster County Magisterial District Judge Jodie Richardson to face trial in the Court of Common Pleas on more than 50 felony and misdemeanor charges, including two counts of Rape of a Child, four counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, 15 counts of Indecent Assault of a Person Less Than 13 Years of Age, Aggrava…