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Charles Hynes

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Park Slope

May 21, 2012

Brooklyn Man Who Posed as Dead Mother Sentenced for Fraud

Thomas Parkin, 51, was sentenced to at least 13 2/3 years in prison May 21, 2012.

Park Slope

May 03, 2012

Park Slope Man Convicted of Masquerading as Dead Mother

Thomas Parkin, of Park Slope, faces up to 83 years in prison.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

April 10, 2012

Man Conned Food Stamp Recipients out of Thousands in Benefits, DA Says

Kenley Stanislas allegedly impersonated a social services agent to access their accounts.

Prospect Heights, Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights

March 07, 2012

Accused Mortgage Scammer Charged with Hate Crime for Stealing $350K

The alleged scammer stole $350K from an elderly man in a reverse-mortgage scheme.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 29, 2012

Half of Cigarettes Sold in City are Bootleg, DA Says

The Brooklyn DA recently arrested 23 people for distributing 550 cases of untaxed cigarettes.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 13, 2012

Wyckoff Heights Hospital Slated to Merge with Two Other Hospitals

Wyckoff Heights Hospital, which Bushwick residents say fills a crucial need, is moving closer to closure.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 07, 2012

'Evil' Cop Shooting Suspect Luis 'Baby' Ortiz Indicted

Luis "Baby" Ortiz has been indicted on charges he attempted to murder Brooklyn cop Kevin Brennan.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 12, 2012

Wyckoff Hospital Investigation Sparks Community Concern

An investigation into Wyckoff Hospital has locals fearing the city might close the needed health center.

Manhattan

January 11, 2012

Insurance Scam Eyed Instead of Anti-Semitism in Car Fires

Investigators believe a string of car fires in Midwood is an insurance scam not anti-Semitism.