Son, Wife Sent Nassau Mom’s Home Near Foreclosure, Stole $250K Through Identity Theft: DA Son, Wife Sent Nassau Mom’s Home Near Foreclosure, Stole $250K Through Identity Theft: DA
Son, Wife Sent Nassau Mom’s Home Near Foreclosure, Stole $250K Through Identity Theft: DA A Long Island couple that was briefly tabloid fodder 14 years ago was arrested and charged with stealing from the man’s 84-year-old mother, authorities said. George and Eda Frenkel, of Atlantic Beach, took out a home loan on George’s mother Ann’s home in the town, then swiped $250,000 for themselves and sent the home spiraling toward foreclosure, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. “This couple allegedly funneled money to themselves for years to support their lifestyle and left the woman’s property on the brink of foreclosure,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “It’s sad …
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Your first instinct during a heat wave is probably to crank the air conditioning. But energy experts say that's exactly what you shouldn't do. Most experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during periods of extreme heat because it helps prevent your air conditioner from being overworked while reducing overall energy consumption, according to Joe Jenkins, media spokesman for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. "It prevents your A/C unit from being overworked, and it helps moderate your overall energy consumption." Lowering energy use not only helps manage your monthly ele…
Former USPS Carrier From Nassau Who Stole Mail, Identities From Victims On Route Gets Prison Former USPS Carrier From Nassau Who Stole Mail, Identities From Victims On Route Gets Prison
Former USPS Carrier From Nassau Who Stole Mail, Identities From Victims On Route Gets Prison A former US Postal Service mail carrier from Long Island who stole checks, credit cards, financial documents, and personal information from hundreds of people along her Westchester County mail route will spend years in federal prison.  Tameka Babulal, 38, of Hempstead, was sentenced to 39 months in prison by US District Judge Cathy Seibel, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tuesday, June 30. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Babulal was arrested in May 2024 along with her husband, Joel Babulal, after federal investigators uncovered a scheme…
Mom Of 9-Month-Old Killed In Boyfriend’s Drunk, Drugged 80 MPH Crash In Nassau: Authorities Mom Of 9-Month-Old Killed In Boyfriend’s Drunk, Drugged 80 MPH Crash In Nassau: Authorities
Mom Of 9-Month-Old Killed In Boyfriend’s Drunk, Drugged 80 MPH Crash In Nassau: Authorities A Long Island man was drunk and high when he crashed his car and killed his girlfriend earlier this year, authorities said Thursday, June 2. Justin Osorio, 24, hit 80 mph on the Southern State Parkway when he lost control and sped off the road into a tree, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said. Cindy Granados Vigil, 23, was killed in the wreck. “This defendant showed a total disregard for anyone’s safety and abandoned common sense the moment he got behind the wheel after allegedly spending an evening drinking and getting high,” District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. Osorio and G…
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit The Massachusetts truck driver accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira during a commercial vehicle inspection of a New York tractor trailer on Interstate 81 is now facing felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 2. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., has been charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Summary Reckless Driving, Summary Careless Driving Resulting in Unintentional De…
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest The fearless couple who made headlines for their over-the-top engagement at the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 1 is from New Jersey. Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are both from East Orange, the NYPD confirmed. The couple, featured in Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story," is now facing criminal charges for what appears to have been a publicity stunt. Video shared by Reuters shows police taking the couple into custody. View this post on Instagram Members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded to th…
Ex-Boyfriend Kidnapped, Strangled LI Woman Before Her Dramatic Escape: Authorities Ex-Boyfriend Kidnapped, Strangled LI Woman Before Her Dramatic Escape: Authorities
Ex-Boyfriend Kidnapped, Strangled LI Woman Before Her Dramatic Escape: Authorities A Long Island man kidnapped and strangled his ex-girlfriend, trapping her in his home until she tricked him and called police, authorities said. Darli Mejia, 42, was hit with numerous charges at his arraignment Thursday, July 2, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Mejia picked up his ex-girlfriend from work on Saturday, June 20 and promised to drive her home, prosecutors said. But instead, he took her to his own place in Brentwood, according to investigators. The victim asked him to stop so she could get out along the way, but instead he snatched her cellphone and kept her …
LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind'
LI Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' An online fundraiser has been launched for a Long Island man who was killed in a car accident. William “Billy” Scott, 38, died May 31, according to an obituary. His friends and family remembered him as “one of a kind.” “He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation and never ask for anything in return,” organizer Louise Caracciolo wrote in the GoFundMe. “His outgoing personality, sense of humor, and genuine kindness made him impossible to forget.” Scott, of Lindenhurst, died when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the fundraiser. He has not be…
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One A presidential aircraft that has already stirred debate has now taken its first official trip with President Donald Trump aboard. President Donald Trump flew on the Boeing 747 on Wednesday, July 1, traveling from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota. The visit was tied to the upcoming opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft was gifted to the US government by Qatar, retrofitted with taxpayer dollars, and is expected to serve as a temporary presidential plane while the US waits for two long-delayed Boeing replacements. The plane is know…
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt
Second Teen Surrenders After Arrest In Colorado For Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt Both teens wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt have been arrested — one in Colorado and the other surrendered in Pennsylvania — while a Philadelphia man is accused of helping them flee, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2.  One of two teenagers wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State senior during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia has been arrested in Colorado, authorities explained. The 16-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday, July 1, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. …
Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash
Pedestrian Struck On Jericho Turnpike Dies A Week After Nassau County Crash A man who was critically injured after being struck by a car on Long Island has died from his injuries, Nassau County police announced Wednesday, July 1. David Ramos Acosta, 34, of Queens, succumbed to his injuries after the crash and was pronounced dead by a hospital physician on Monday, June 15, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Authorities publicly identified him in an update released Wednesday, July 1. The crash happened on Monday, June 8, when Acosta was struck by a 2005 Honda traveling east on Jericho Turnpike near Village Lane in Woodbury at approximately 9:15 p.m., …