Nov 12, 2007 | New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
A Brother's Thefts, Defamation and Legal Malpractice
“We would look at the statements and it seemed in line with what the interest was. He was pretty diabolical.”
Intertwined in this stunning story are one brother stealing millions, attorneys themselves accused of theft, a defamation lawsuit and tragedy to all. via New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
9 nabbed as cops shut poker clubs
“Why is this happening? These [robbers] know that there is a large amount of cash, jewelry and wallets with credit cards that are to be had at these poker games.”
Suffolk authorities flushed eight high-stakes poker operations out of business and arrested nine people, Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota said Thursday. via New York Daily News
Town of Babylon: District Court
DISTRICT COURT: VOTE FOR 2 DENNIS M. COHEN DEMOCRATIC BACKGROUND: Cohen, 38, of West Babylon, also is running on the Republican, Independence, Conservative, Working Families and The Bellone Team ... via Newsday.com
Where: 250 Cassatta Ct., off Route 109, between Sunrise and Montauk highways, in West Babylon, 631-669-0207 . What: A 147-unit market-rate rental development, with one- and two-bedroom apartments in four ... via Newsday.com
West Babylon man dies in accident on Southern State
“He rode right over the guardrail and took it out -- he was going at a good speed”
A West Babylon man died early Sunday after his GMC Yukon slammed into the overpass bridge at Exit 21 on the Southern State Parkway in Roosevelt, state police said. via Newsday.com
The American Harness Drivers Club returned to action at a blustery Freehold Raceway on Saturday, November 3, with the third leg of the 2007 Fall Pacing Series. via Hoof Beats
Finding laughs in the right places
“I would definitely go back to The Blue Seats.”
In 'Dan in Real Life,' Dan is a widowed father of three girls who meets a beautiful woman and begins to fall in love, only to find out she s his brother s girlfriend. via Newsday.com
Babylon tries to close adult-themed boutique
“We have people that live in the community that absolutely love us.”
The front window of Sneek A Peek showcases a provocatively dressed mannequin and an 'open' sign. via Newsday.com
Suspect in rape was Garden City teacher
“Be prepared for lots of laughs and slightly inappropriate talks”
A 29-year-old man arrested last week for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl is a former grade-school teacher who earlier this year admitted to downloading child pornography, police ... via Newsday.com
West Babylon Suffolk County Police have arrested two women for prostitution in West Babylon. via Empire State News
Atlantic Coatings, Xiom form JV
“The anti-fouling product uses a capillary leach where the cuprous oxide particle is actually bound to the polymer, so when it's applied what you have is a microscopic latticework”
Atlantic Coatings recently formed a joint venture with Xiom Systems to provide mobile polymer powder coating services to the marine industry throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. via Coatings World
Lindsay's Father Hopes for `Redemption'
“And I hope that the grace that has been given to me can work through my family, and that we can come back to that same place in our hearts.”
"Reconciliation and redemption - across the board," says Lohan, a born-again Christian. via San Francisco Chronicle
Shopping: Scary, spooky decorations for Halloween
SPIDERS!Mix and match multiple sizes of these spider candleholders. Hurricane holder, $14. Votive holder, $7. At Pottery Barn, Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington, Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City and in ... via Newsday.com
Bookkeeper accused of fleecing brother's law firm
“This guy was living in the lap of luxury on someone else's dime”
A Garden City law firm bookkeeper stole more than $4 million from his employer -- his brother's law firm -- and spent it on Barbra Streisand concert tickets, private jet trips to Atlantic City, and payments to ... via Newsday.com
Five men arrested in "john sting"
West Babylon Suffolk County Police have arrested five men during an anti-prostitution detail in West Babylon. via Empire State News
Rockland gets fraud reports about fire extinguisher inspection service
“I work hard for my money. This really stinks.”
SPRING VALLEY - Rockland consumer protection officials are investigating complaints that a Long Island-based fire extinguisher inspection company overcharged and deceived businesses in Rockland. via Journal News
7 students take part in lab program
“I want to determine if parents really know as much as they think they know about what their child is doing online.”
Seven Long Island students are participating in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's 'Partners for the Future' program, which allows them to conduct original biomedical research with a mentor. via Newsday.com
Business owners warned about fire extinguisher inspection scam
Business owners in Rockland are being warned about fire extinguisher inspectors who have been charging twice the going rate. via Newsday.com
West Babylon firefighter's name included in Albany memorial
“It was very overwhelming and moving that he was honored in such a dignified and gracious way”
A West Babylon district firefighter who died tragically on the job last year will be among a dozen other recently deceased firefighters whose names will be carved into a memorial wall in Albany on Tuesday. via Newsday.com
Reports from county or village police, Sept. 23-29. Babylon The catalytic converter was stolen Sept. via Newsday.com