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Nolita

May 17, 2013

Three Sought In 'Evil Spirits' Extortion Scheme, Cops Say

The suspects befriended the victim near Prince and Elizabeth streets in Nolita, cops said.

New York City

April 05, 2013

Preet Bharara, New Sheriff of Albany, Eyed for Higher Office

Preet Bharara should be eyeing higher office in the wake of his political corruption stings, fans say.

New York City

April 03, 2013

Catsimatidis Blasts 'Culture of Corruption' as Aide Busted in Bribery Plot

Vincent Tabone and other GOP leaders were arrested in a bribery scheme to elect Sen. Malcolm Smith mayor.

New York City

April 02, 2013

Malcolm Smith Wanted to 'Bribe His Way to Gracie Mansion,' Feds Say

State Sen. Malcolm Smith and City Councilman Dan Halloran were arrested early Tuesday, the FBI said.

Jackson Heights

March 11, 2013

Hiram Monserrate's Prison Stay Delayed Over Toothache

Hiram Monserrate will start his sentence on April 11 after a judge gave him time to complete dental work.

Meatpacking District

March 05, 2013

Gaslight Lounge Owners Cheated Business Partners Out of $5M, Suit Says

Two owners allegedly posted bodyguards outside last week to prevent the other owners from entering.

New York City

February 14, 2013

Former City Official Accused of Stealing $190,000 in Government Benefits

Sandra Garcia, a former deputy director at the Human Resources Administration, is accused of fraud.

New York City

December 28, 2012

Bronx Woman Arrested For Newtown Fundraising Fraud, Feds Say

Nouel Alba allegedly made calls, sent texts and set up a Facebook account asking for money.

New York City

December 18, 2012

Department of Education Vendor Pleads Guilty in Special Needs Fraud Case

Nelson Ruiz defrauded the DOE out of millions intended for special needs kids, authorities said.

New York City

December 10, 2012

Former Dorm Landlord Accused of Siphoning Funds Settles for $5.5M

Educational Housing Servies houses students at Baruch and Pace, among other schools.

New York City

December 10, 2012

Ex-Con Posing as NYU Divinity Prof Allegedly Stole Woman's Heart And Home

Ex-con Daniel Rodriguez allegedly claimed to be a NYU divinity professor to scam a Brooklyn woman.

Downtown Brooklyn

November 08, 2012

Brooklyn Authorities Investigate Hurricane Sandy Scams

The Brooklyn DA launched a special Rackets Grand Jury to investigate price gouging and fraud.

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.

Richmond Hill

October 24, 2012

Queens District Leader Charged With Campaign Finance Fraud

Albert Baldeo is running for City Council against Nicole Paultre Bell.

New York City

October 11, 2012

Background Checks Too Expensive for All Contractors, Bloomberg Says

Bloomberg said running background checks on all sub-contractors would cost too much.