Yonkers Tax Preparer Admits Nearly $6M Fraud Scheme, Filing False Returns: Feds
A tax preparer from New Jersey has admitted to orchestrating a nearly $6 million fraud scheme through his Westchester County, NY businesses that involved filing thousands of returns containing fabricated deductions and credits, federal prosecutors said.
Bergen County resident Joseph Clay, age 52, of Lodi, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false and fraudulent federal income tax return, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Federal officials said that from 2019 through 2024, Clay…
Fatal Albany Barbershop Shooting That Killed Worker, Injured Child Leads To Teen Guilty Plea
The final two men behind a deadly burst of gunfire that left a barber dead and two others wounded — including a child — in Albany have been sentenced to state prison, authorities announced Friday, Sept. 18.
Samir Princeton, 22, of Albany, and Dejoune Smith, 21, of Troy, were sentenced by Judge William Little after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in July, according to Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon.
Barber Tyrone Staley, 47, was killed after being shot in the torso and shoulder during the May 13, 2023, shooting at Village Barber & Beauty on Second Avenue.
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Man, 39, Charged In Hit-Run That Left Victim Seriously Injured In Poughkeepsie
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dutchess County that left a pedestrian seriously injured earlier this year, police said.
Poughkeepsie resident Michael Baker, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, June 10, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on April 28 in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced on Thursday, June 11.
The incident happened at around 10:17 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Orchard Place. Police arriving at the scene found the victim lyi…
Lirr Strike Over — But Tuesday Morning Commute Still A Traffic Disaster
Long Island Rail Road service was set to resume at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, after a deal to end the LIRR workers' strike was reached Monday night, May 18, officials said.
Because negotiations stretched so late into the night, the LIRR remained closed for Tuesday morning rush hour, MTA boss Janno Lieber said at a press conference broadcast on WCBS.
“There are people who are reporting to work in this hour and in the hours to come to resume service,” Lieber said early Tuesday.
Service will resume first on the Babylon, Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Port Washington branches before restarting on a…
Bacteria From Heavy Rain Forces Closures At These Westchester Beaches
Several beaches in Westchester have been shut down due to water contamination caused by heavy rainfall, health officials said.
The Westchester County Health Department closed beaches in Rye, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle on Tuesday, July 15, after 3.38 inches of rain fell in the 24 hours beforehand, leading to runoff and possible bacterial pollution near drainage outfalls.
Beaches affected include:
New Rochelle – Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, Surf Club on the Sound;
Mamaroneck – Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck Be…
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix.
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website.
The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…
