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Alex Ellefson

Jul
08

‘Mermaid Boys’ Gang Member Charged With Racketeering, Murder & Narcotics Trafficking

A judge’s gavel. (Photo: Joe Gratz [https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/] / Flickr)Federal prosecutors unsealed a five-count
1 min read
Jul
08
‘Mermaid Boys’ Gang Member Charged With Racketeering, Murder & Narcotics Trafficking

‘Mermaid Boys’ Gang Member Charged With Racketeering, Murder & Narcotics Trafficking

A judge’s gavel. (Photo: Joe Gratz [https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/] / Flickr)Federal prosecutors unsealed a five-count
1 min read
Jul
08
NYPD Traffic Agent Assaulted While Writing Summons On Avenue U, Cops Say

NYPD Traffic Agent Assaulted While Writing Summons On Avenue U, Cops Say

(Photo provided by the NYPD)An NYPD traffic agent was attacked on Avenue U while issuing a summons to a
1 min read
Jul
08
Morning Mug: “The Secret Of Getting Ahead Is Getting Started.” — Mark Twain

Morning Mug: “The Secret Of Getting Ahead Is Getting Started.” — Mark Twain

Photo by George BurshteynMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
1 min read
Jul
07
Elementary School Principal Removed Following Outcry Over Father’s Arrest

Elementary School Principal Removed Following Outcry Over Father’s Arrest

Parent Vinny Nemorin slipped and hit his head during his arrest at P.S. 193 on February 24. (Photo: PS
3 min read
Jul
07
Elementary School Principal Removed Following Outcry Over Father’s Arrest

Elementary School Principal Removed Following Outcry Over Father’s Arrest

Parent Vinny Nemorin slipped and hit his head during his arrest at P.S. 193 on February 24. (Photo: PS
3 min read
Jul
07
Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

Photo via twitter [https://twitter.com/NYCBuilditBack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]City officials are warning homeowners to beware of suspicious
1 min read
Jul
07
Police Offer Tips To Protect Yourself From Build It Back Phone Scam

Police Offer Tips To Protect Yourself From Build It Back Phone Scam

Photo: Dave Hosford [https://www.flickr.com/photos/baltimoredave/4400415668] / Flickr)How should you respond to a suspicious phone call
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Jul
07
Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

A boarded up home in Gerritsen Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites) City officials are warning homeowners to beware of
1 min read
Jul
07
Morning Mug: “There Is No Pleasure In Having Nothing To Do; The Fun Is In Having Lots To Do And Not Doing It.” — Mary Wilson Little

Morning Mug: “There Is No Pleasure In Having Nothing To Do; The Fun Is In Having Lots To Do And Not Doing It.” — Mary Wilson Little

Photo by Giorgi MchedlishviliMorning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that
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