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James Lomma Acquitted of All Charges in Crane Collapse
Posted: April 26th, 2012, 4:58pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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James F. Lomma was cleared in connection with the 2008 collapse of a tower crane that killed two people.
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Harlem’s Racial Shift May Influence Coming Elections
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 10:04am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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A majority Hispanic presence could have consequences for a Congressional district — and a congressman — synonymous with African-American culture.
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Giants Get Custom License Plate, but Some Aren’t Cheering
Posted: February 10th, 2012, 11:25pm EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Though there is a moratorium on new custom license tags in New York state, a loophole of sorts has allowed the Super Bowl champs to get the honor.
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Albany Bill Would Raise the New York State Minimum Wage to $8.50
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 10:50pm EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Following similar steps across the country, the Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, plans to introduce a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage, and for it to be adjusted each year for inflation.
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For Stars, Fans and Paparazzi, Court’s the Spot
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 2:00am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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The rapper Ja Rule entered a Manhattan courthouse for sentencing on Wednesday, when he became the latest celebrity to stroll a different kind of red carpet.
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Adviser Pleads Guilty in Pay-to-Play Pension Scheme
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 2:50am EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Hank Morris, a central player in a pay-to-play scheme, will return $19 million to the state pension fund as part of a plea agreement.
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In a Schizophrenic’s Trial, Both Sides Agree
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 2:10am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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In the trial of David Tarloff, a man accused of killing a psychologist, the central dispute will be whether he should be imprisoned or hospitalized for life.
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More Training on Sex Crimes Sought for N.Y.P.D.
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 3:59pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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A task force appointed by the commissioner of New York City’s police is looking at how officers deal with victims.
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Take the Ferrari, Prosecutors Tell a Judge, but a Stockbroker Gets to Keep His Coupe
Posted: February 16th, 2010, 11:27pm EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Prosecutors wanted Steven Mandala, accused of lying to get a job at Merrill Lynch, to turn over his Ferrari as a condition of bail, but a judge said no.
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Man Jailed for ’91 Murder Is Cleared by Judge
Posted: November 13th, 2009, 1:25am EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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A judge dismissed murder charges against Fernando Bermudez, who had served 18 years for the crime, a shooting in Greenwich Village in 1991.
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Brooke Astor’s Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her
Posted: October 8th, 2009, 3:07pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Anthony D. Marshall was convicted of stealing from the matriarch as she suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in the twilight of her life. He could face from 1 to 25 years behind bars.
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Tearful Burress Begins Serving Two-Year Sentence
Posted: September 22nd, 2009, 2:11pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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The Super Bowl hero, who accidentally shot himself in the leg with an illegal gun, had pleaded guilty to a weapons charge.
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Burress Will Get 2-Year Prison Sentence
Posted: August 20th, 2009, 10:59pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Plaxico Burress, who was a Giants wide receiver when he accidentally shot himself last year at a Manhattan nightclub, accepted a plea deal that will result in a two-year sentence.
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City Room: Astor’s Signature Said to Be Forged
Posted: August 5th, 2009, 5:38pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Gus R. Lesnevich's testimony appeared to be a blow to Francis X. Morrissey Jr., an estate lawyer whom prosecutors say forged Mrs. Astor's signature on a 2004 amendment to her will.
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In Burress Case, Straightforward Facts but No Quick Solution
Posted: August 3rd, 2009, 4:36am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Plaxico Burress, the football player who was charged with second-degree possession of a weapon, awaits the decision of a grand jury.
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In Burress Case, Straightforward Facts but No Quick Solution
Posted: August 3rd, 2009, 4:36am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Plaxico Burress, the football player who was charged with second-degree possession of a weapon, awaits the decision of a grand jury.
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At Ex-Employee’s Sentencing, Saks Speaks as Victim
Posted: July 7th, 2009, 12:31am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Cecille Villacorta, who was convicted of third-degree grand larceny in March, credited millions of dollars in improper refunds while working at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Astor’s Daughter-in-Law: Not on Trial, but Judged
Posted: May 6th, 2009, 6:30pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Charlene Marshall has been a central figure in testimony, nearly all unflattering, in the fraud trial of her husband.
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N.f.l. Roundup: Burress Case Postponed
Posted: April 1st, 2009, 3:21am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Plaxico Burress’s hearing on charges of gun possession was postponed until June while both sides continue discussing a plea agreement.
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10-Year Sentence for ‘Sopranos’ Actor
Posted: January 9th, 2009, 4:06pm EST by By JOHN ELIGON
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Lillo Brancato Jr. was convicted of attempted burglary in a 2005 break-in that left an off-duty police officer dead.
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Hopkins, 43, Pounds Home a Point to Those Who Doubted Him
Posted: October 19th, 2008, 10:03pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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After a dominating performance last night, Bernard Hopkins said he was looking forward to facing the winner of next month’s fight between Roy Jones Jr. and Joe Calzaghe.
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Hopkins Beats Time and Pavlik in Dominating Effort
Posted: October 19th, 2008, 3:17am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Channeling 20 years of experience and excellence, the 43-year-old Bernard Hopkins dominated Kelly Pavlik, who was 17 years younger. It was Pavlik’s first defeat in 35 fights.
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Judge Sharply Dismisses Former Gossip Writer’s Suit
Posted: June 18th, 2008, 12:35am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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A judge dismissed a suit by a former New York Post gossip writer who accused Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Clinton, The Daily News and others of conspiring to ruin his reputation.
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Gym Grunter Not Assaulted by Silencer, a Jury Rules
Posted: June 3rd, 2008, 2:11am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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A jury acquitted Christopher Carter of assault charges for manhandling the stationary bike of a fellow gym member who was shouting and grunting during a spin class.
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City Room: Thurman’s Stalker Is Given Probation
Posted: June 2nd, 2008, 1:18pm EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Jack Jordan was sentenced to three years probation, and ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment, for stalking the actress. A judge declined to sentence Mr. Jordan to jail.
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Ex-Stock Trader Is Accused of Duping Friends Out of Millions
Posted: May 23rd, 2008, 12:42am EDT by By JOHN ELIGON
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Instead of investing the money his friends handed him, the ex-trader spent it on luxuries, including a $300,000 Aston Martin, and expensive jewelry.