A Manhattan lawyer thought he could steal from his clients for restaurants, strippers and other gifts and get away with it by fleeing to Asia.
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Breaking news articles.
Protesters call for city to pass ‘stop and frisk’ reform
Hundreds of New Yorkers want the City Council to pass a set of laws that would make the NYPD more transparent.
Hudson River Park mulls banning smoking in green space
To smoke or not to smoke in Hudson River Park? That is the question.
S.I. Borough President called Lady Gaga a ‘slut’
James Molinaro is under fire for his choice words against the pop star.
Anti-jihad posters tagged with ‘racist’ stickers
A series of controversial subway ads have become the target for vandals.
NHL Lockout to cost city $3.2 million per game
Without Rangers, Islanders and Devils games, New York City’s economy is going to suffer.
Gay rights groups toast Chick-fil-A for apparent change of heart
The fast food chain may have changed its stance on support groups opposed to gay marriage.
Barclays Center will serve smaller sodas starting day 1
At least one big business is adhering to the city’s new soda ban.
Department of Health officially approves soda ban
Large sodas are now an endangered species in some New York City eateries.
Off-duty cop stabbed inside Queens home
A four-year NYPD vet is expected to survive after a burglary allegedly attacked him in his house.
Bronx bodega shooting victim’s kin want cops investigated
The family of a Bronx bodega worker who was killed when he ran into a police officer are seeking answers.
NYC Marathon organizers change mind about checked bags ban
Participants of this year’s race can now check in their bags.
M.E. rules Lower East Side woman’s death accidental
There was no foul play in the death of the daughter of the city’s former budget guru, however there are still lingering questions in her death.
Lopez drops leadership position, won’t seek new term
The Brooklyn Assemblyman announced that he will be stepping down as the head of the Brooklyn Democrats following his censure in Albany.
Huntley’s election opponent calls for her resignation
Councilman James Sanders says the state senator’s recent brush in with the law has undermined her leadership of southeast Queens.
Daughter of former city budget head dies in accidental death: Cops
The death of a 29-year-old Lower East Side woman appears to be caused by a series of unfortunate circumstances, the authorities said.
U.S. Open referee killed husband with coffee mug: Cops
The authorities conducted a cross coast investigation to arrest an elderly woman accused of murdering her spouse.
NY film community remembers director Tony Scott
The New York film community shared their thoughts about the life and artistry of the action movie filmmaker.
Qns. woman sentenced for $1.3 million Ponzi scheme
A Long Island City woman will be spending several years in prison for stealing more than a million dollars from several investors.
Yankees pitcher busted on DUI charge in Florida: Police
A Yankee who has his run in of bad luck on the field was arrested for allegedly driving drunk off the field.