New Yorkers face a 10.4% increase in Con Edison rates over three years
Con Edison Rate Increases Approved in New York People in New York are feeling the pinch again. Utility regulators in the state have approved rate hikes for Con Edison, affecting both electric and gas services, amounting to a 10.4 percent increase over the next three years—just when residents are already stretched thin. Starting January 1, […]
Immigrant ‘trans’ con artist caught: Man impersonating a woman faces deportation after taking almost $1M in COVID funds
El Salvador Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud A man from El Salvador is facing deportation after pleading guilty to participating in nearly $1 million worth of COVID-19-related fraud. On Tuesday, the individual, who identifies as a woman and prefers the name Ruby Corrado, was sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by two years of […]
Minnesota Attorney General who received $10K from con artists calls fraud scandal ‘political drama’
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has downplayed the state’s $250 million fraud incident, labeling it as mere “political theater,” even after receiving a $10,000 donation from someone who was later convicted of fraud. He expressed his frustration with Republican accusations against his office, asserting that the legal efforts surrounding the case are being misused for […]
Minnesota’s Somali Con Artists Funded Luxurious Lives with Illegally Obtained Cash
Several Minnesota Somalis involved in the “Feeding Our Future” fraud scheme reportedly led extravagant lifestyles funded by stolen federal money, raising questions as the state faces further allegations of fraud. It seems that scammers have pilfered hundreds of millions from federal coronavirus relief aimed at aiding children in need, using the funds instead for luxury […]
Ponzi con artist whose prison term was reduced by Trump is returning to jail for a $44 million COVID-19 fraud.
It wasn’t exactly a daring escape. A New Jersey man, Eliyahu Weinstein, who had been convicted for running a pyramid scheme, is now facing fresh fraud charges after being pardoned during President Trump’s first term. The 51-year-old from Lakewood, New Jersey, was pardoned in 2021 while serving a lengthy 24-year prison sentence—largely due to efforts […]
Exploring the detailed costumes at NY Comic Con
Cosplay Magic at New York Comic Con This weekend, nearly 250,000 fans of movies, TV shows, anime, and video games descended on Midtown’s Javits Center, drawn in by celebrity panels and a bustling merchandise market, not to mention a dazzling display of costumes. Some of these outfits took countless hours to put together. Among the […]
Stars and cosplayers join in on New York Comic Con 2025
On October 11, 2025, celebrities and dedicated fans gathered at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for New York Comic Con 2025, an event buzzing with energy. Cosplayers showcased their creativity by dressing up as iconic characters, with one standout being Malibare, who portrayed Zero Two from *Daring in the Franxx* alongside a *Chainsaw Man* […]
Meeting William Shatner at Dragon Con shows why it’s important to meet your heroes
Meeting William Shatner: A Personal Reflection There’s a saying about not meeting your heroes, but in this case, I think it was a bit off the mark. Meeting William Shatner was a proud moment for me. Many people recognize him as Colonel James T. Kirk, the iconic captain from the “Star Trek” series. Sure, Shatner […]
Twin Long Island con artists stole over $5M from investors and intimidated witnesses.
A financial advisor from Twin Long Island has been accused of defrauding clients of $5 million, with their trial beginning on Monday. This includes a blind woman who was tricked into taking out loans unnecessarily. Brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan, both 36, allegedly misled around 50 clients about their investments, returns, and financial transactions, pocketing […]
Rap mogul criticizes liberal host for saying Trump is a ‘con artist’: ‘You’re just not that smart’
Damon Dash Defends Trump on Radio Show Amid Bankruptcy Claims This week, record executive Damon Dash made headlines during a radio appearance where he defended President Trump against what he called “silly” and “damn” remarks. Dash, who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z, stands as a prominent figure in the music industry, especially known for helping […]