$5.6M Multi-State Fraud Scheme With 1K+ Stolen IDs Lands Pennsylvania Man Federal Charges: DOJ
A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing over $5.6 million in pandemic aid using more than 1,000 stolen or fake identities, federal prosecutors announced on Monday, June 16.
Adepoju Babatunde Salako, 32, has been indicted in Colorado on multiple federal charges after allegedly orchestrating a nationwide COVID-19 benefits scam, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Salako faces six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, and four counts of aggravated identity theft, according to t…
CT Among 19 States Suing To Reverse Trump's 20,000 Health Care Job Cuts: 'Reckless, Dangerous'
Over one-third of U.S. states are urging a federal judge to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to cut 20,000 Department of Health and Human Services employees, arguing the move could have dangerous and long-lasting effects on public health.
Nineteen states — including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland — along with Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island on Monday, May 5. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in March that the agency would cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce as part of Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government and reduce spendin…
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration
An iconic musician was forced to cancel a pair of concerts after being hospitalized for both COVID-19 and dehydration.
Carlos Santana, who founded the popular group Santana, postponed his shows scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 in San Antonio, Texas, and Wednesday, April 23 in Sugar Land, Texas.
An announcement on the guitarist's website on Wednesday said the 77-year-old experienced dehydration yesterday, "and has since tested positive for COVID."
Santana has since been released from the hospital and is expected to be back on stage on Friday, April 25, in Thackerville, Oklahom…
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Mohegan Lake: ‘Cheers To The Journey’
A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its hearty dishes, community events, and neighborhood spirit has closed its doors after more than 15 years.
Augie’s Prime Italian Steakhouse in Mohegan Lake shut down on Saturday, April 5, after 16 years of service, the owners announced in a heartfelt farewell message posted to social media on Sunday, April 6.
“Sixteen years ago, in the midst of a stock market crash, we did something a little crazy—we opened a restaurant,” the statement begins. “We weren’t just starting a business, we were creating a space for the neighborhood to gathe…
