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Mercer
Police & Fire
NJ Judge 'Abused Power And Prestige' Of Office By Letting Secretary Work From Home, Panel Finds
A New Jersey judge "abused the power and prestige" of his office by allowing his secretary to work remotely for six months, a state ethics panel has charged. Superior Court Judge Douglas Hurd could be disciplined by the state Supreme Court if the justices support a complaint filed earlier this week by the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct. The unidentified secretary had moved out of state in late 2021 but was exempted from New Jersey's residency requirement, the committee noted. Hurd, in turn, knowingly violated state judiciary policy -- claiming that he believed it was his discretion…
Clarkstown
News
Clarkstown Battling Illegal Migrant Housing After 17 'Flophouses' Found
Officials in one Hudson Valley town are taking a management company to court after identifying what they say are 17 alleged migrant flophouses with numerous violations. Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said Thursday, Oct. 18 during a press conference that in Rockland County, Clarkstown is battling illegal migrant housing and the Monsey-based management company that oversees them. The company, First Choice Management, manages 399 properties in Rockland County, with 37 of those in Clarkstown, Hoehmann said. "We are concerned about 17 of these homes in the town," Hoehmann said. "We …
Morris
News
Man Who Killed Morristown Mom For $11M Fortune Gets Prison Time
A 25-year-old man who killed his mom and hid her body in the family's North Jersey home in an effort to expedite his inheritance of her $11 million savings has been sentenced to prison. Jared Eng was sentenced to 22 years to life on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for the January 2019 murder that took place in New York City in the Tribeca apartment he shared with his mother Paula Chin, said the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Eng pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to one count of murder in September. “This sentencing finally closes a challenging chapter for this family and their loved ones…
Ulster Sullivan
News
Ex
-suny
New Paltz Student Sentenced For Murdering Mom Found In Garbage Container
A former Hudson Valley college student has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to brutally murdering his mother and stuffing her body in a garbage can. Jared Eng, age 25, who attended SUNY New Paltz in Ulster County, was sentenced to 22 years to life on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for the January 2019 murder that took place in New York City in the Tribeca apartment he shared with his mother Paula Chin, said the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Eng previously pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to one count of murder in September. “This sentencing finally closes a challeng…
Nassau
News
Covid-
19: NY State Sues Amazon For Allegedly Failing To Protect Workers During Pandemic
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the state has filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly failing to keep employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. James announced on Wednesday, Feb. 17 that a lawsuit has been filed in state Supreme Court against the tech giant over its alleged failure to provide adequate health and safety measures for employees at the company’s New York facilities when the outbreak first started. An investigation into Amazon’s practices was opened by James’ office in March last year following multiple complaints about an alleged lack of precauti…
Mount Pleasant
Politics
Covid-
19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says
With bars and restaurants struggling to contend with restrictions put in place by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, an upstate New York judge is instructing the state to work with restauranteurs and bar owners to reach a compromise that works for both parties regarding reopening for indoor dining. Owners of upstate New York restaurants are suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the impact on their businesses due to restrictions on indoor dining put in place, have been told by a judge that the state must provide scientific evidence to support the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place on busine…
Bedford
News
Woman May Spend Life In Prison For Killing Westchester Restaurant Co-Worker
A dishwasher at a Hudson Valley restaurant may spend the rest of her life in prison after admitting to murdering a co-worker. New York City resident Rosa Ramirez was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the 2018 stabbing of Bonifacio “Boni” Rodriguez in Westchester County at River City Grille in Irvington-on-Hudson in 2018. Ramirez, 29, pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court earlier this year to second-degree murder. On April 10, 2018, Ramirez was working as a dishwasher in the kitchen with other staff members with other members of the kitchen’s staff when she attacked Rodriguez, 38…
Hudson
Police & Fire
North Bergen Judge Accused Of Groping Woman
A municipal court judge in North Bergen was arrested Thursday for grabbing a woman's breasts without her consent, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said. Nino Falcone, 78, is accused of groping the woman at his Bergenline Avenue law office Aug. 29. His relationship to the woman was not disclosed. He was charged with criminal sexual contact and released. He is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 3. A spokeswoman for the state Administrative Office of the Courts said Falcone has been suspended without pay pending an order by the state Supreme Court.
Mount Vernon
Politics
Richard Thomas Seeks Restraining Order In Battle Over Who's Mount Vernon Mayor
The battle over who is in charge of Mount Vernon is heading to the State Supreme Court. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Andre Wallace, who was appointed acting mayor by the city council, will have their fates determined by a judge as they continue debating who is the actual mayor of one of New York’s largest cities. Thomas is currently seeking a restraining order that would block Wallace from performing mayoral duties and would nullify any actions taken by him, the City Council and City Comptroller Deborah Reynolds in the weeks the two have been jostling for power. On Monday, July 8…
Bronxville
Politics
Battle Between Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, Reaches Fever Pitch
The ongoing battle between Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds has reached new heights. This week, Reynolds reportedly removed Thomas and Mount Vernon City Council President Lisa Copeland from the city’s bank-account signature card, which the mayor argues is a violation of the City Charter. Thomas stated that “ if Comptroller Reynolds were to become incapacitated or unable to fulfill her duties, there is no one empowered to officially sign the City's checks.” On Friday, Thomas went after Reynolds again, this time because the Comptroller’s office was clos…
Clarkstown
News
Rockland Finalizing New Orders To Keep People Who May Have Been Exposed To Measles At Home
Rockland County officials are finalizing new steps to take in the measles outbreak in the wake of a state Supreme Court judge putting the brakes on the county's state of emergency. On Tuesday, April 9, County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that an appeal would be filed against last week’s decision by State Supreme Court Judge Hon. Rolf M. Thorsen that restrains the county from enforcing the state of emergency. The state of emergency had barred anyone under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles from public places f…
Clarkstown
Police & Fire
Judge Orders Re-Vote On Ex-Clarkstown Police Chief Firing
Almost a year-and-half after the Clarkstown Town Council voted to fire suspended Police Chief Michael Sullivan, a State Supreme Court judge has ordered a re-vote due to a conflict of interest in the vote. The ruling, released by Justice Robert Berliner, annulled the Sept. 12, 2017, vote in which Supervisor George Hoehmann and a former councilman should have recused themselves, the ruling said. George Hoehmann, Clarkstown SupervisorVira Mamchur Schwartz The vote -- 3-2 along party lines -- removed Sullivan from his $273,000-a-year job. He later retired at the end of 2017. The judge rul…
Southwest Dutchess
News
Poughkeepsie Attorney Resigns, Disbarred Amid Misconduct Allegations
An area attorney who was suspended last year has been disbarred by the state Supreme Court after offering his resignation. Michael R. Varble of Poughkeepsie was suspended on July 9, 2018, following accusations that he kept more than $32,000 in client fees who ceased doing business with his firm, according to court documents. In court documents issued on Thursday, Varble acknowledged charges of several cases of professional misconduct including failure to communicate with clients, neglect, and failure to return unearned fees. Following his suspension last year, Varble failed to co…
Bronxville
Politics
Mount Vernon Mayor, Comptroller, To Begin Controversial Court Case
The long-standing feud between embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds is set to come to a head this week in court. The mayor and his comptroller are set to say their parts in front of Judge Susan Cacace in state Supreme Court in Westchester, with the trial to kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Thomas has contended that Reynolds is failing to do her job, and has even petitioned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove her from her elected position. Reynolds has stated that Thomas should be ousted, citing criminal claims that have been levied against him t…
Mamaroneck
Business
Look Who's Coming Back: Ralph's Returning To Mamaroneck In New Location
With its legal issues behind it, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream is set to make a grand return to Mamaroneck. Last year, owner Scott Rosenberg was forced to shut the doors on his shop on East Boston Post Road due to zoning discrepancies regarding the business. Ultimately, a State Supreme Court judge chose to dismiss his case against the village, where he sought $300,000 in damages after being told to close. Less than a year later, the two sides have reunited, an application for a 3,000-square-foot location on Mamaroneck Avenue has been approved. The new location is scheduled to reopen …
Bronxville
Politics
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City
A former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney is coming to Mount Vernon to “provide the means to hold city employees, boards and officials accountable,” according to the mayor. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointment of former Manhattan ADA Charles Knapp, who will be tasked with “protecting residents, preventing corruption and enforcing quality controls so justice can prevail.” As the city’s Inspector General, Knapp’s role will be to investigate complaints, prevent and detect corruption, and conflicts of interest or abuse. He will also assist in establishing programs fo…
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
30-Year-Old Son Evicted By Judge Finally Leaves Parents' NY Home
With a honk of his car’s horn and a wave to reporters, the 30-year-old upstate New York man who was evicted from his parents' residence has left the homestead for good. Michael Rotondo, the Camillus resident who made national headlines when his parents took him to court in an effort to get him out of the house drove off on Friday, but not before allegedly calling the police on his father over LEGOs, according to multiple reports. "Rotondo said he called the cops because he believed his son's LEGOs were in the basement and his dad — who is evicting him — wouldn't let him look for them. …
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
30-Year-Old Son Who Won't Move Out Of His NY Parents' Home Evicted By Judge
A 30-year-old man is going to have to make it on his own after being evicted from his parents’ New York home in court. Camillus resident Michael Rotondo was taken to court this week, where State Supreme Court Justice Donald Greenwood ruled that he would have to move out of his parents’ home following a combative half-hour court appearance after his parents gave him multiple opportunities to pursue other living options. According to multiple reports, Rotondo’s parents began leaving him notes to move out of the family home beginning in February, following discussions of the subject beginning …
Clarkstown
News
Teacher From Rockland's Sex Assault Charges Top News
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A teacher who lives in the Hudson Valley who was arrested for having oral sex with a 14-year-old student has been removed from having any contact with children. Click here to read the story. In other news this past week (Click on the link to read entire story): Rockland District Attorney Thomas Zugibe would love to wrap up his career as a judge on the state Supreme Court, and announced Thursday that's just what he plans to do. A Rockland podiatrist who is behind bars for allegedly plotting to kill his wife along with his beautiful girlfriend has filed paperwork to…
Clarkstown
News
Rockland DA Zugibe Will Run For State Supreme Court
Rockland District Attorney Thomas Zugibe would love to wrap up his career as a judge on the state Supreme Court, and announced Thursday that's just what he plans to do. Zugibe, 64, the county's district attorney for the past 10 years, will seek one of six judgeships up for grabs in Nov. 6, election, he announced before a ballroom full of supporters at the Nyack Seaport. With nearly four decades involved in the state legal system, Zubgie said he is seeking the unexpired term for Justice Thomas Walsh's Rockland-based seat, which has nine years remaining. He cited his long legal background, …
Bridgeport
News
Top News In Bridgeport: DMV Worker Arrested, Best Friends Killed In Crash
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The arrest of a DMV worker in Bridgeport on charges of stealing money and the death of two best friends in a head-on crash on Route 1 in Norwalk topped the week's news in Fairfield County. Here are the top stories of the week, as reported by Daily Voice: Kimberly Brown of Bridgeport was arrested after police said she stole $79,000 while working for the DMV by exploiting a loophole while registering cars. She was terminated and charged with first-degree larceny by defrauding a public community, and first-degree forgery. Two men were killed in a head-on two-car c…
Scarsdale
News
Court Dismisses Article 78 Revaluation Claim Filed By Scarsdale Group
SCARSDALE, N.Y. - The State Supreme Court in Westchester dismissed the Scarsdale Committee for a Fair Taxation’s request to rescind the 2016 village revaluation. Judge Bruce Tolbert ruled on Friday that the oft-discussed 2016 village-wide revaluation would stand, despite a vocal group of residents that requested the court roll back valuations to the 2015 assessment. The Article 78 proceeding requesting the rollback to 2015 valuations was filed in January last year. The judge ruled that “all of the residents of Scarsdale were treated the same in the sense of the revaluation being the method…
