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NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
Fire Ruled Arson At Legendary New York Bar
New Yorkers have spent much of this summer enjoying the warm weather, as days have been filled with excitement and fun. However, that doesn't apply to everyone, as several hundred people showed public emotion as one of New York State's most legendary bars went up in flames a few weeks ago.
Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos’ Fraud Trial Set To Begin As Side Hustle Selling Drag Videos On Cameo Takes Off
The upcoming fraud trial of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is set to proceed with heightened security and scrutiny. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that jurors’ identities will remain confidential during the trial, which is scheduled to commence on Sept. 9. Given the high-profile nature of the case, this measure is aimed at protecting jurors from external pressures.
An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
“Psychic Detective” Phil Jordan Returns to Binghamton Radio
A Tioga County man who hosted a popular weekly radio show decades ago was back in a Binghamton studio to discuss his psychic abilities. Phil Jordan, who lives in Candor, returned to WNBF Radio on Wednesday to talk about his life and some of the unusual situations he's dealt with over the years.
ICSD taking closer look at administrators
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An administrative position in the Ithaca City School District may remain unfilled. Superintendent Luvelle Brown tells WHCU the role of deputy superintendent might disappear. Brown adds the school board will look at the need of all administrative roles, which means an increased workload for the...
Ithaca school district to cut far more substitute teachers than expected
ITHACA, N.Y. — The impacts of the Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) new budget continue to unfold. Union leaders for the Ithaca Substitute Teachers Association said Tuesday they had recently learned the district would eliminate all 39 of the “building substitute” teacher positions — many of which are full-time. The change comes weeks before the first day of school.
First fully electric conference center in U.S. now open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — The first fully electric conference center in the U.S. opened in downtown Ithaca on Tuesday. The Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, located at 116-118 East Green Street, occupies the first and second floors of the 12-story building, with 143 low-income rental units above in the Asteri apartments.
2-year-old struck by car in Corning, transported via helicopter to Rochester for injuries
A two-year-old child is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in Corning near Relihan Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. The child was behind a parked vehicle when the driver began to back up and struck the child around 12:30 p.m., the Corning Police Department said Wednesday. ...
Ithaca Proposes Major Overhaul of Public Works Governance
In an effort to address long standing inefficiencies and enhance public involvement in the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW), the Public Works Governance Working Group has proposed a series of significant reforms. The key recommendation is to dissolve the existing Board of Public Works (BPW) and establish a new Public Works, Accessibility, and Transportation Commission.
BIPOC Community Garden Owner Files Lawsuit Against Neighbor for Alleged Discrimination
Herbalist and owner of Black, Indigenous and people of color and LGBTQ+ safe Jane Minor community garden Amanda David has filed a lawsuit against neighbor Robert Whittaker for alleged discrimination, which she has documented over the past three years. David is alleging that Whittaker discriminated against her, her home and...
Former Rochester police officer sentenced to 10 weekends in jail for raping 13-year-old
Canandaigua, N.Y. (WHAM)— A former Rochester police officer who pleaded guilty in March to rape and forcible touching was sentenced Wednesday to 10 weekends in jail and 10 years of probation. Shawn Jordanadmitted to having sex with a 13-year-old girl at his South Bristol home in 2022. He was...
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