Real Estate Company Denied Housing To Low-Income Renters In New Rochelle: AG
A Westchester-based real estate company will pay $105,000 in damages after denying housing to low-income renters and violating federal, state, and local laws in the process, officials announced.
New Rochelle-based Platzner International Group, owned by Merrick and Harrin Platzner, has entered into an agreement with the New York Attorney General's Office after denying housing to low-income residents in Westchester, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
According to the Attorney General's Office, the real estate firm, which owns over 200 residential units i…
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester
A barrage of heavy rain has already caused much flooding in Westchester, resulting in closures on several busy parkways, evacuation warnings, and even state of emergency declarations.
The rain arrived in the region late Thursday night, Sept. 28, and is expected to continue into Friday evening, Sept. 29, bringing as much as three to five inches of rain and flash flooding along with it.
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Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say
Police in Fairfield County nabbed a violent kidnapper who fled from Westchester County after committing the alleged crime.
The incident took place in Greenwich early Thursday, Sept. 21.
According to Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police, the department was notified by authorities in Westchester that police pursued a suspected wanted in a kidnapping and assault with a gun in Rye and had crossed state lines into the Town of Greenwich.
The suspect, identified as Daniel Patrick Twomey, age 39, of Lodi, New Jersey, was believed to be armed and dangerous, Smyth said.
Greenw…
NY Scammers Fleece PA Residents For $145K: AG
Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning older Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant after three New York-based scammers were charged with stealing a combined $145,000 from Keystone State residents.
The first scam, which targeted a Montgomery County resident, purported to be a Publisher’s Clearinghouse sweepstakes and involved the victim sending cash and gift cards equaling $130,000, the AG said.
Jaime Barham, 25, and Francis Rohan, 24, both of Bronx, New York, are charged with corrupt organizations, theft, and related counts, according to prosecutors. Each is being held on $75…
