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Long Island Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes from Elderly & Pocketing Over $1 Million
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Marcus Wilcher, the leader of a Queens deed theft ring that stole homes in Jamaica and St. Albans, Queens owned by elderly or disabled New Yorkers or their estates. Wilcher and his crew fraudulently sold three homes without the knowledge and permission of the rightful property owners and pocketed over $1 million from the sale proceeds. Wilcher pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree on May 23, 2024 and was sentenced today to three to nine years in prison for his role in the deed theft ring and for the theft of two additional properties in Queens.
Two Local Hospitals Ranked Among Best In The Nation
North Shore University Hospital and NYU Langone-Long Island were ranked among the best in the nation according to the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The U.S. News & World Report releases its annual Best Hospitals ranking to inform residents about their best care options. The list offers rankings in different healthcare services, such as cancer care, cardiology, and orthopedics. The national Honor Role recognizes hospitals with a wide range of excellence.
18-year-old injured in drive-by shooting outside restaurant in Queens: police
Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot in a drive-by shooting outside of a restaurant in Springfield Gardens, Queens on Tuesday.It happened at 144-43 Farmers Blvd. just after 6:30 p.m., police said.When police arrived they found an 18-year-old male who had been shot in the torso.Police said the man was walking on the sidewalk when a dark-colored sedan pulled up and fired multiple rounds, striking the victim in the stomach.The victim was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and is in stable condition, police said.There are no arrests and police are continuing to investigate.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Yankees Add ‘Animal’ Pitcher Who Throws 103 MPH Fastball
It was not difficult to divine a pattern among the draft picks made by the Yankees in the first two days of the MLB draft. They arrived in Texas to stockpile pitchers—hard-throwing college pitchers, no matter their ERAs or troubles with control. Their first pick, in fact, was Ben Hess of Alabama, who wrapped the 2024 season with a 5.80 ERA and a walk rate of 4.6 per 9 innings.
Mets' Pete Alonso makes trade-deadline wish clear
During his All-Star Game media availability on Monday, first baseman Pete Alonso made it clear he wants to remain with the New York Mets beyond the July 30 MLB trade deadline."I’d love to stay and I don’t want to get traded," Alonso directly said, as shared by Alex Smith of SNY. "I love [New York]. It’s home."Alonso remains on track to reach free agency after the season and repeatedly was the subject of trade rumors as the Mets floundered in May. However, the Amazins entered the All-Star break at 49-46 on the campaign and in possession of a wild-card playoff berth.The...
City of Manhattan Beach appoints acting city manager
Ach City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Talyn Mirzakhanian as the Acting City Manager, effective August 19. This decision comes as part of the City’s commitment to ensuring continuous and effective leadership after the retirement of City Manager Bruce Moe on August 18, concluding 35 years of dedicated public service in Manhattan Beach.
Cast Set for Reading of Roger Q. Mason's
A staged industry reading of The Pink, by Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason, will be presented August 5 at 3 PM at Caveat in Manhattan. Directed by Kevin Newbury, the cast will feature Mason as Mel and Pierre Jean Gonzalez as Herman. The play follows...
Con Ed distributes dry ice in Harlem to those without power in midst of extreme heat
Con Edison announced it is distributing dry ice Wednesday in Harlem for customers who lost power in the midst of the extreme heat the tri-state is grappling with. The utility company will have a customer outreach van at the following location:. PS 241 / STEM Institute of Manhattan on West...
A Pride season retirement farewell to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Sign up for our Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (CBST), the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue, said farewell to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, who is retiring after leading the congregation for 32 years of its more than 50-year history. The sendoff began with a star-studded concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 3, 2024, attended by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other celebrities.
Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower
The developer of a controversial proposed high-rise housing development alongside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is making a second try at obtaining city approval — but still facing uproar, even after cutting the project down to less than half its former height. The push by Continuum Company, a development firm with bases in New York and […] The post Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Brooklyn Heights One-Bedroom With Stained Glass, Mantel Asks $725K
In a striking flats building near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, this one-bedroom apartment has some fine features, including wood floors, a mantel, and a bay window with window seat and stained glass windows. Those are all contained in a practical layout which also includes a bit of storage space with four closets.
Brooklyn Heights townhouse closes for $22.1M, second priciest single-family home sale in the borough
The second priciest single-family home ever sold in Brooklyn has officially closed. The Anglo-Italianate five-bedroom townhouse at 1 Sidney Place in Brooklyn Heights sold for $22.1 million in April; Glossier founder Emily Weiss was identified as the buyer. About a half mile away, the borough’s most expensive single-family sale remains 8 Montague Terrace, which sold for $25.5 million in 2020.
Brooklyn Duo Rubblebucket Release Funky New Single “Rattlesnake”
On July 10, Brooklyn-based art-pop duo Rubblebucket released their newest single, “Rattlesnake,” along with its corresponding music video. Filled with groovy basslines, punchy brass and saxophone riffs, and hard-hitting lyrics in a deceptively cool and catchy tone, “Rattlesnake” is the newest edition to a laundry list of funky tunes sure to make your hips move.
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