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New York City

May 09, 2013

State Sen. Jose Peralta Says He's 'Not A Target' of Federal Probe

State Sen. Jose Peralta said he is not a target of a probe started by Shirley Huntley's wire recordings.

New York City

May 08, 2013

Seven Elected Officials Caught in Federal Wire Probe

Six state senators and a city councilman were recorded on a wire worn by Shirley Huntley.

Jackson Heights

May 08, 2013

Jose Peralta's Role in FBI Probe Brings Attention to Seat's History

Peralta, who was targeted by a wire probe, holds disgraced Hiram Monserrate's former seat.

Richmond Town

April 17, 2013

Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $1M From Staten Island Cemetery

Ilana Friedman pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from a cemetery to buy jewelry and groceries.

New York City

April 04, 2013

Attorney General Will Donate Cash Linked to Bribery Plot to Charity

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will return the contributions he received from the Markowitzes.

New York City

April 03, 2013

Witness to Bribery Plot Had Ties to Many Pols, Including Eric Schneiderman

Moses "Mark" Stern is an upstate powerbroker who kept dirt on politicians for a "rainy day."

Port Richmond

March 27, 2013

City Contractors Arrested for Underpaying Workers

Ronald Bartiromo and Raymond D'Auria were arrested for underpaying workers on two city jobs.

West Harlem

March 21, 2013

West Harlem Development Corporation Head Steadies Once-Troubled Group

The WHDC will award $2 million in grants Thursday.

Van Nest

March 07, 2013

Contractor Accused of Cheating Bronx Workers Out of Thousands in Pay

The owner and two employees of Applied Construction were charged with fraud and grand larceny.

New York City

March 06, 2013

Manhattan Tailor-to-the-Stars Admits $2M Tax Fraud

Mohan Ramchandani, owner of Mohan's Custom Tailors, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Tuesday.

Greenpoint

February 08, 2013

Local Group Chosen to Help Direct $19M Funding for Greenpoint Clean-Up

North Brooklyn Development Corporation and a national group will direct the Exxon Mobil settlement funds.

West Harlem

December 19, 2012

Group Distributing Columbia Cash Did Nothing Illegal, Investigators Say

The West Harlem Development Corporation signed a settlement deal with the attorney general's office.

New York City

November 20, 2012

Prostitution Ad Agency Busted as Part of Sex Ring, Officials Say

Nineteen people and one corporation have been indicted on 180 prostitution-related counts.

Jackson Heights

November 15, 2012

Taxi Tycoon's Gas Station Among 13 Investigated for Price Gouging

The attorney general said he was looking at several stations which allegedly hiked prices after Sandy.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Beware of Hurricane Sandy-Related Fraud and Scams, Authorities Warn

Take caution against charity scams, shady contractors and price gouging in the wake of Sandy.