Tag: NYC
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NYC urologist sentenced to life for sexual abuse of patients, including minors
A New York City urologist was handed a life sentence Wednesday after previously being convicted of the yearslong sexual abuse of patients, some of whom were minors. Darius Paduch, 57, of North Bergen, New Jersey, worked as a urologist at two prominent New York medical institutions. He was convicted in May of six counts of…
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Trial to start for man accused in chokehold death on NYC subway
A widely shared video of a former Marine wrapping his arms around a man’s neck and restraining him in a chokehold until he died on the floor of a New York City subway car will play a key role in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is charged in the death of Jordan Neely. Both…
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Daniel Penny to stand trial as jury selection begins in NYC subway chokehold death
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, a retired Marine charged in the deadly subway chokehold of Jordan Neely. Penny has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was shouting and begging for money on a Manhattan train…
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Man given 45-year sentence for trafficking fentanyl from NYC daycare where toddler died
A New York man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl out of a daycare where a toddler died and three others were poisoned after being exposed to the drug, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Felix Herrera Garcia, 35, of the Bronx, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release, according to…
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce expected at Yankees’ playoff game in NYC
One of the nation’s most prominent and influential couples is expected to share the spotlight with baseball’s postseason Monday night as the New York Yankees open the American League Championship Series at home. Major League Baseball said Monday on social media platform X that pop juggernaut Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce, a tight end…
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Winnie Greco, longtime NYC mayor’s aide and liaison to the Asian American community, has resigned
A longtime aide to embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has stepped down. Winnie Greco, director of the city’s Asian Affairs, resigned to her post on Monday after more than a decade working closely with Adams as a liaison between him, in his different capacities, and the Asian American community. Her resignation comes after…
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NYC Mayor Adams turns himself in to federal authorities ahead of arraignment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will step into a Manhattan courtroom and into the history books on Friday when he is arraigned on federal corruption and bribery charges that could force him out of office. Adams surrendered to federal authorities a day after he was hit with a 57-page federal indictment accusing him of…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and wire fraud in scheme spanning nearly 10 years
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with five federal charges – including wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national – according to a sprawling 57-page federal indictment unsealed Thursday. Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York accuse the Democrat of seeking and accepting luxury international travel…
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AOC says embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams should resign for the ‘good of the city’
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Wednesday called for New York City’s embattled Mayor Eric Adams to resign. In a post on X, Ocasio-Cortez said the chaos in the Adams’ administration is rendering his government ineffective. Adams’ administration is the target of multiple federal investigations. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing…
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Former NYC Covid czar admitted he held ‘private gatherings’ during the height of the pandemic
New York City’s former Covid czar has admitted to participating in what he called “private gatherings” attended by multiple people while the rest of the city was on lockdown and large get-togethers were prohibited during the pandemic. Dr. Jay Varma made the admission Thursday after he was caught on hidden camera boasting about hosting what…