Scammer Nabbed For Swindling NY Homebuyer Out Of $45K, Police Say
A man accused of bilking a New York homebuyer out of tens of thousands of dollars through an email scam has been nabbed by police.
Maryland resident Emeka Ndukwu, age 50, of Lanham in Prince George's County, was arraigned on Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 1, on a felony charge of grand larceny in Nassau County Court..
Working with two other individuals, prosecutors said Ndukwu, who is a dual national of the United States and Nigeria, convinced a Garden City resident to wire a total of $45,000 to a person he believed to be a real estate attorney in October 2021.
Ndukwu is accused of recrui…
New York Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
A Long Island man won a $1 million Powerball prize.
Peter Wishart, of Garden City, claimed the second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn on Saturday, May 28, New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Wishart received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.
The winning numbers drawn were 02 39 50 61 66 Powerball 15, the lottery reported.
The ticket was purchased at Garden City Super Pumper, which is located at 791 Stewart Ave. in Garden City, the lottery said.
Former Sales Chief Of NY Mortgage Lender Sentenced For $8.9M Fraud Scheme
The former co-owner and executive at a New York mortgage lender has been sentenced for an $8.9 million fraud scheme, federal authorities announced.
Long Island resident Edward E. Bohm, age 44, of Smithtown, formerly the president of Sales and part-owner of mortgage lender Vanguard Funding, LLC, based in Garden City, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to two years in prison.
Bohm was also ordered to pay $3,488,615.42 in restitution and $1,500,000 in criminal forfeiture.
In February 2019, Bohm pleaded guilty to conspiring to …
New Garden City Restaurant Serves Up Sparkling Sake, 'Fire-Breathing' Dragon Rolls
A brand-new restaurant is offering Long Islanders a wide variety of Japanese dishes with a unique twist.
Nomiya is currently in its soft opening phase, with a grand opening set for Monday, Aug. 8, representatives announced.
The restaurant is located in the Roosevelt Field shopping mall, located at 630 Old Country Road in Garden City.
Founders Ajay Chawla, Lawrence Wai, and Moul Kim sought to create a menu featuring East Asian cuisine with a special, local spin, representatives said.
Some menu highlights include the restaurant's signature Avocado Bomb, which is described as a Jap…
Berry Delicious: Açaí Bowl Restaurant Opens In Garden City
A restaurant chain that specializes in açaí bowls has opened a new location on Long Island.
Baya Bar held the grand opening of its Garden City location on Saturday, June 4, according to an announcement on the eatery's Facebook page.
The new eatery, located at 301 Nassau Boulevard, offers a selection of açaí, kale, pitaya, and coconut bowls, along with smoothies and fresh juices.
The chain also operates locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, and locations in Nevada and Louisiana.
