Tag: New York

Supreme Court to Hear Fraud Appeal Related to Cuomo-Era Scandal

The Supreme Court has agreed to review the wire fraud conviction of Louis Ciminelli, who was involved in the scandal-plagued “Buffalo Billion” development plan in upstate New York when Andrew Cuomo was the governor. The case grew out of the ambitious Buffalo Billion Investment Development Plan (pdf), which envisioned the construction of a solar panel…


Off-Duty New York City Correction Officer Shoots Man Pointing Gun at Crowd

An off-duty New York City correction officer has been hailed a hero after he shot a man who pointed a gun at a crowd at a memorial service in Queens on Sunday night. The incident occurred at a Queens motorcycle club around 8 p.m. during a memorial event. Police said the off-duty correction officer, David…


New Free Speech Platform Seeking to Promote Clean, Traditional Content Opens in New York

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—A platform dedicated to promoting clean and traditional content has opened in Orange County on Independence Day, receiving a warm welcome from the city’s mayor and other local officials. “It’s a perfect day: Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the diversity of America and the freedoms that we have—freedom of religion, freedom of speech—and all…


Free Speech Platform Focused on Clean, Traditional Content Launched in New York’s Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—A platform dedicated to promoting clean and traditional content has opened in Orange County on Independence Day, receiving a warm welcome from the city’s mayor and other local officials. “It’s a perfect day: Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the diversity of America and the freedoms that we have—freedom of religion, freedom of speech—and all…


Platform Focused on Clean, Traditional Content Launched in New York’s Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y.—A platform dedicated to promoting clean and traditional content has opened in Orange County on Independence Day, receiving a warm welcome from the city’s mayor and other local officials. “It’s a perfect day: Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the diversity of America and the freedoms that we have—freedom of religion, freedom of speech—and all…


Joey Chestnut Is Chomp Champ Again in July 4 Hot Dog Contest

NEW YORK—Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess. In a decisive chowdown comeback, women’s record-holder Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners and buns to win the…


Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cuomo Aide’s Bribery Appeal in Pay-to-Play Scheme

The Supreme Court agreed to review the corruption convictions of Joe Percoco, formerly a longtime aide to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a case that may call into question the legality of honest-services fraud prosecutions. Over the opposition of the Biden administration, the high court decided June 30 to hear Percoco v. United…


Biden’s SEC Reacts Negatively to Bipartisan, Pro-Market ‘Responsible Financial Innovation Act’

Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has publicly expressed concerns about new bipartisan legislation drafted by Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) that would provide clarity around laws concerning the use and trade of bitcoin, stablecoin, and other cryptocurrencies, and the regulatory jurisdiction under which such commodities fall….


Stroller-Pushing NYC Mom’s Alleged Killer Held Without Bail

NEW YORK—The ex-boyfriend of a New York City woman who was shot dead as she pushed their infant daughter in a stroller has been ordered jailed without bail, with prosecutors describing the killing as a “premeditated execution.” Isaac Argro, 22, appeared Saturday evening in Manhattan Criminal Court on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree weapons…


3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall From 29th Floor NYC Apartment

NEW YORK—A 3-year-old boy has died after falling from a 29th floor balcony of a New York City apartment building on Saturday morning, police said. Officers found the injured toddler lying on a 3rd floor scaffolding after receiving a 911 call at 11:09 a.m. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he was…