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South suburban gyro shop owner charged with tax fraud

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

CHICAGO — A gyro and beef shop owner was charged in federal court for allegedly under reporting income at the restaurant for over three years.Heyam Malick, 64, of Orland Park, the owner of Smiley's Gyros and Beef, located in Plainfield, is facing three counts of filing a false tax return.She is accused of under reporting over $725,000 worth of income from 2016 to 2020. Suburban man accused of exposing himself to 2 girls near playground Each tax fraud charge carries a potential sentence of three years.

Trump arraignment: Watch NewsNation live coverage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

(NewsNation) — NewsNation will be streaming its coverage live without the need for cable authentication as former President Donald Trump is in New York for a historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges.Trump, who has denied any wrongdoing, is now the first former president to face criminal charges. The specific charges, however, have still not been made public.Ahead of the arraignment, New York City officials bolstered security and warned potential protesters it is “not a playground for your misplaced anger.” Energy Department moves forward with light bulb ban “While there may be some rabble-rousers thinking about coming to our city tomorrow, our message is clear and simple: Control yourselves,” said New York Mayor Eric Adams. “New York City is our home. … We are the safest large city in America because we respect the rule of law.”The former president arrived in New York Monday after flying in from Florida. After the arraignment, the Associated Press reports, Trump is e...

Donald Trump to be arraigned in historic court appearance

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender and be arraigned on criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.The booking and appearance before Judge Juan Merchan should be relatively brief — though hardly routine — as Trump is fingerprinted, learns the charges against him and pleads, as expected, not guilty. Merchan has ruled that TV cameras won't be allowed in the courtroom.Trump, who was impeached twice by the U.S. House but was never convicted in the U.S. Senate, will become the first former president to face criminal charges. The nation's 45th commander-in-chief will be escorted from Trump Tower to the courthouse by the Secret Service and may have his mug shot taken.Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina said Tuesday that the former president wouldn't plead guilty to lesser charges, even if it might resolve the case. He sai...

St. Paul Port Authority approves $3.6 million loan to save downtown Treasure Island Center from mortgage default

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

With parking revenue depressed, the reinvention of the former Macy’s Department Store building in downtown St. Paul into a multi-purpose office, restaurant, retail and hockey complex has required an emergency cash infusion in advance of a pending refinance through Colliers Funding.Capital City Properties, the nonprofit real estate development arm of the St. Paul Port Authority, is loaning the joint venture behind Treasure Island Center up to $3.6 million to avoid defaulting on a $40 million mortgage that matures in September.The board of Capital City Properties, which became the majority investor in the joint venture in the early days of the pandemic, approved the operating loan to Go Wild, LLC on March 28 by a vote of 5-0.The Port Authority purchased the former Macy’s building on Wabasha Street in January 2014 and renovated the 540,000-square-foot building into a mixed-use facility with an enclosed practice hockey rink on the roof, several floors of offices and gyms, an...

Albany police investigate forcible touching incidents

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department is investigating "at least" four incidents of forcible touching that happened Monday evening in Pine Hills. The four incidents reported involve a suspect described as a white male, approximately 5'8" and 140 lbs, who approached women from behind and touched their buttocks, according to police. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The first incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. between South Main Avenue and West Lawrence Street. Around an hour later, another female victim reported that while walking, a man approached her and touched her buttocks on the 400 block of Hudson Avenue between Ontario and Quail Streets. Roughly five minutes later, a similar incident was reported by a female victim on the 800 block of Madison Avenue between Ontario and Quail Streets. Lastly, around 10:20 p.m., officers received another report from a female victim of a man touching her buttocks in the are...

Capital District Reptile Expo returning to Albany in May

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District Reptile Expo is returning to the Albany Capital Center on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event allows attendees to learn about and buy exotic pets and supplies for them. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The expo includes over 160 vendors who will be selling reptiles, amphibians, aquatics, small exotic mammals, arachnids, insects, and crustaceans. The vendors will also be selling feeders, enclosures, and care items for the animals.The Education Room will offer hands-on learning opportunities with zoologists, veterinarians, and other professional educators. There will also be speakers giving presentations on various topics throughout the day. Old Dominion postpones MVP Arena concert This is the Capital District Reptile Expo's fifth year in operation. Its spring and fall events have brought crowds of over 4,000 people to the Capital Region.Event officials said they do not endor...

Second suspect convicted in 2021 Albany shooting case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the second suspect connected to the murder of Chyna Forney in May 2021 was convicted in Albany County Supreme Court. Alvin Foy III, 20, was remanded pending sentencing, which is scheduled for May. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The jury found that Foy either personally or by acting in concert with another person, while attempting to cause the death of another person, caused the death of Chyna Forney by shooting her with a pistol. Foy was also accused of trying to cause the death of another person at that time. Police say Foy was shooting at a man who was his original target and Chyna was caught in the crossfire. Foy was convicted on the following charges:Murder in the Second DegreeAttempted Murder in the Second DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree The co-defendant, Jahmere Manning, was sentenced to 20 years to life ...

State police investigate fatal Argyle house fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police report a fatal house fire that took place in Argyle on April 2. Police report the investigation is ongoing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On April 2 around 4 a.m., troopers responded to a structure fire in Argyle. The preliminary investigation found Graham Keech, 42 of Argyle deceased in the area of the home damaged by the fire.

St. Lawrence County schools delayed, closed following bomb threat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) -- Schools in the area are closing their doors to students due to an ongoing threat.According to updates from the Canton and Gouverneur School District, early in the morning on Tuesday, April 4, local schools received a bomb threat via email from out of the area.Law enforcement said this threat appears to be a hoax and is affecting schools across the state.However, local schools are working with New York State Police to ensure that all buildings are safe. Schools confirmed that State Police has arranged full sweeps of buildings with Troopers, K-9 teams and local law enforcement.As of 9:30 a.m. on April 4, the following schools were either on a delay or had closed due to the threat:Delay:Edward-KnoxGouverneurHammondHermon-DeKalbMorristownClosed:CantonLisbonMadrid-WaddingtonMassena

Adirondack Line returns to service

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:33:48 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y.(NEWS10) - Dubbed one of the world’s most scenic train rides, the Adirondack Line has resumed operations.Amtrak's Adirondack Line is making its first stop in the Capital Region since the pandemic shut it down and continues through the North Country with a final stop in Montreal. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rick Caplan is a regular rider of the line. He came all the way from Pennsylvania just to get on board for the first day back.“I've ridden all the long-distance trains. Multiple times. And I knew this was coming back today so I just wanted to be on the first one,” said Caplan.Jason Abrams, the senior spokesperson with Amtrak, says this is a monumental day. “All of our trains are now back to service from the pandemic including all three to Canada,” said Abrams. Six Flags New England opens Friday for the 2023 season A couple of key factors kept the line from starting up earlier.“We needed the borde...