$2.7K In Stolen Designer Goods Recovered In Garden State Plaza Bust: Cops
Four women from Brooklyn were arrested after being caught with thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus over the weekend, police said.
Amyia Russell, 27, Skylar James, 25, Nyasia Ray, 23, and Shkyra Hale, 24, were charged in connection with possession of stolen property and anti-theft devices, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti.
Detectives Joseph Windt and William Stallone were conducting an investigation at the mall on Friday, April 3, at approximately 4:32 p.m. when they were alerted by a Lululemon loss prevention employee wh…
Wrongful Death Suit Targets Bridgeport Hospital In Case Of 26-Year-Old Dental Student
A 26-year-old UConn dental student died after what his family calls a series of catastrophic failures at Bridgeport Hospital, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family.
Conor James Hylton died on Aug. 15, 2024, at Bridgeport Hospital’s Milford campus following what the lawsuit describes as “substandard care” and a “culture of inattentiveness,” according to the suit filed on Tuesday, March 31, in Bridgeport Superior Court.
Hylton, 26, was admitted to the emergency department on Aug. 14, 2024, and diagnosed with conditions including pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosi…
Repeat Yorktown Heights Stalker Shows Up At Victim's Home: Cops
A Westchester man with a history of violating restraining orders and stalking is at it again, police say.
Michael Portella, 25, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested on Sunday, April 5, and charged with second-degree stalking, a class E felony, authorities said.
State Police in Somers received the complaint on Saturday, April 4, police said. The victim reported being repeatedly contacted by Portella through social media and had clearly told him to stop.
Despite that, Portella continued the unwanted communication, police said. The victim also reported that Portella obtained their home address a…
Walmart Shutters Worcester Fulfillment Center, Nearly 100 Jobs Axed
Walmart closed a fulfillment center in Worcester on Monday, April 6, laying off 90 employees, according to a state filing.
The facility at 1 Tobias Boland Way is set to shut down permanently by May 29. The nearby Walmart Supercenter at 25 Tobias Boland Way will not be affected, officials said.
Employees at the site may apply to transfer to other company locations and are eligible for a $7,500 incentive to do so, according to the filing. Workers can also apply for positions at Walmart or Sam’s Club stores, or other facilities, during a 90-day paid transition period, or receive seve…
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Ethan Cotler
