Bank executive charged with money laundering in lawsuit
A former executive from a Long Island bank has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated after investigating potentially dubious financial activities involving a board member. Ross Marrazzo, who was the Chief Compliance Officer at New York Community Bancorp, asserts his dismissal in September was linked to his objections about Alessandro “Sandro” Dinello’s […]
Education officials in NYC spent $745K of taxpayer money at one restaurant over the past year.
In the last year, education authorities in New York City have allocated $745,000 to a Caribbean restaurant located in Brooklyn. A significant portion—around $618,000—of this amount was generated from a middle school order directed to Fusion East, a restaurant situated in East New York that aims to support minority and women-owned businesses, according to official […]
NYC school secretary confesses to stealing $145K in taxpayer money, escapes prison time
Staten Island School Purchasing Secretary Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement This week, the purchasing secretary admitted guilt in a case involving a contract that siphoned off more than $145,000 from a Staten Island public school over a span of seven years, although full reparations will be required. Michele Cenci, who had complete control over the checkbook […]
Proof of Explosives Discovered in Arrest of Suspected ISIS Money Distributor
Arrest of Long Beach Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Long Beach, who allegedly sent 12 payments to the terrorist organization ISIS. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a legal permanent resident originally from the Philippines, has been accused […]
Large Contractor Continues To Receive Taxpayer Money Despite Trump’s Promise To Curb Corrupt Agreements
Booz Allen Hamilton, a major government contractor, continues to rake in billions from taxpayer funds, despite the federal administration’s promise to tackle inefficiencies in federal contracts. Since the Trump administration’s arrival, there has been a commitment to address waste in government dealings, which has led to speculation about the potential decline of the consulting sector. […]
Kim Zolciak admits to using her daughters Ariana and Brielle’s money on ‘WWHL’
Kim Zolciak has finally addressed the situation regarding her daughter Ariana Beerman’s money, a month after the younger Beerman reached out to her. In the most recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” host Andy Cohen confronted Zolciak about allegations that she had taken money from her 23-year-old daughter. Zolciak explained, “Things have been tough […]
I Have a Lot of Money. My Financial Adviser’s Advice on What to Do With It Makes Me Think Twice.
The Salary Stain column offers financial advice. Have a question? Reach out to Christine and Iris anonymously here. Dear dirt, I’ve got a bit of savings set aside and some investments, but lately, I’ve been thinking about making a positive impact. However, I’m not sure how to bring this up with my financial advisor, since […]
Putting Social Security money into the stock market is extremely dangerous.
Picture this: a few years down the line, your income takes a hit, and you can only sock away 80% of your mortgage payments. So, after some thought, you approach your banker to ask for extra funds to throw into the stock market. What do you think the banker would say? Two U.S. Senators—Bill Cassidy […]
I needed money quickly. My credit card came through – no hassle, no debt risk.
Recently, I recalled an email from one of my credit card companies regarding a “credit-on-credit” service. So, I quickly called their customer support, and honestly, I was surprised at how easy it was. After a brief verification, I was approved for a cash loan that amounted to 90% of my credit limit. The best part? […]
Samantha Bee acknowledges that Stephen Colbert’s show is losing money and viewers.
Cancellation of Colbert’s Late Show Discussed by Samantha Bee Samantha Bee, the former host of the late-night show on TBS, confirmed that Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” is struggling and is likely facing cancellation due to declining viewership. In a conversation on “Breaking Bread” with Tom Papa, Bee elaborated on the issues affecting such legacy shows. […]