Connecticut Official Flees to Greece Before Bribery Sentencing, Lawyer Says
The former official, Konstantinos Diamantis, called his lawyer on the eve of his sentencing hearing on Thursday to inform him that he “did not intend to return to the United States.”
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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- As world dignitaries prepare to descend on New York City for the annual United Nations General Assembly, New Yorkers will have to prepare for street closures, and traffic disruptions throughout the upcoming week. The general assembly is set to take place in Midtown between next Tuesday and Sep. 28, with [...]
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man was arrested on felony charges on Thursday for promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child, according to New York State Police. Police said an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation determined 22-year-old Seth A. Powell allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography. Powell was arraigned and remanded to [...]
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A rarity for New York fans: Both football teams are 1-0 for the first time since 2009. Is the Knicks magic still in the air?