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Florida Man Convicted for Sex Trafficking and Other Offenses in New York State
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 15, 2025
A federal jury in the Eastern District of New York convicted Joel David Forney, 42, of Kissimmee, Florida, today on two counts of sex trafficking and related charges for his conduct in trafficking two women to work in commercial sex in New York,...
Barbara Viniar’s Little Bird Brings Turn-of-the-Century New York to Life in a Story of Courage, Independence and Love
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
Viniar's Debut Historical Fiction Novel Available Wherever Books Are Sold Beginning Today, Friday, August 15, from Sibylline Press GRASS VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sibylline Press is proud to announce the...
C’est Si Bon Catering Showcases Caribbean Heritage Through Fine Dining Experiences in New York and Beyond
EIN Presswire
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August 15, 2025
Chef Kamal Hoyte blends classical training with Caribbean roots to create culturally inspired menus for private and corporate events. NY, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chef Kamal Hoyte was raised on the Caribbean island of...
Seed & Shell Launches in Whole Foods Market Northeast, Disrupting the Nut Butter Category with Premium Pistachio Spreads
EIN Presswire
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August 16, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The nut butter aisle just got greener. Seed & Shell, the NYC-based brand redefining spreads with its premium pistachio butters, is now available in all Whole Foods Market...
New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Addresses Rise in Account Takeover Incidents and Shares Tips to Help Prevent Fraud
New York State Department of State
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August 14, 2025
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips on how to recognize and avoid account takeover fraud, a type of identity theft where scammers gain access to an individual’s online account by stealing login...
Arun Pudur Joins the Billionaire Race to write the Future of Humanity from Earth, Mars and beyond
EIN Presswire
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August 17, 2025
From Space, AGI, Quantum, Streaming to Fintech, Arun Pudur's Billions and Celframe Superstack raises the stakes for Silicon Valley and Wall Street alike NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A New Billionaire Force...
Dr. Tiffany Graham Releases 'Who Raised You?' — A Transformative Guide to Healing From Dysfunctional Childhoods
EIN Presswire
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August 16, 2025
With over two decades of expertise in trauma recovery, Dr. Graham offers hope, strategies, and a path toward emotional freedom. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renowned trauma specialist and author Dr. Tiffany...
The Great New York State Fair Expands First-of-its-Kind Voice of...
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
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August 14, 2025
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, with support from the Farm Journal Foundation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County announced that...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul and Business and Union Leaders Celebrate New York State Paying Off Multi-Billion Dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 14, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated with business and union leaders the state’s action to pay off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan — a move to bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for...
New York Department of State Announces Completion of Town of Grand Island’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan
New York State Department of State
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August 13, 2025
The New York Department of State (DOS) today announced the completion and approval of the Town of Grand Island’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. The new Plan provides a framework for the Town to implement the community’s vision for a...
New York Corrections Department Adopts Innovative Fentanyl Detection Technology From Lightsense
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
NYC Corrections has bought multiple units of the DrugDetect-F1 to ensure officer safety in a dynamic environment TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lightsense Technology, is a Tucson-based startup focused on new...
New York Buyers Get a Boost as Houzeo Rolls Out ‘Save Search’ and Personalized Alerts
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Houzeo enables New York buyers to create and save custom searches with instant alerts for matching listings in any neighborhood. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s Real Estate Super App, recently...
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Chairs New York State Financial Control Board Annual Meeting
New York State Office of the Governor
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August 13, 2025
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul chaired the New York State Financial Control Board annual meeting in New York City. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The...
New York Man Sentenced for Firearm and Religious Hate Crimes Involving the Firing of Shots Outside of Temple Israel in Albany
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 12, 2025
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for conspiring to illegally straw purchase a firearm, obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs with a dangerous weapon, and brandishing a...
UNSEEN: A First-of-Its-Kind Exhibition on North Korean Women Opens in New York
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
Curated by Dr. Stephanie Seungmin Kim, UNSEEN features 14 artists and is hosted by human rights organizations, including Amnesty International NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UNSEEN, the first-ever...
ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Centene Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – CNC
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 16, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) between December 12, 2024 and June 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class...
Toll Brothers Opens Enclave at Sprain Brook Luxury Townhome Community in Yonkers, New York
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest townhome community, Enclave at Sprain Brook, is now open for sale in Yonkers, New York....
Gabelli Funds to Host 31st Annual Aerospace & Defense Symposium at The Harvard Club, New York City Thursday, September 4, 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli Funds, LLC, is hosting our annual Aerospace & Defense Symposium at The Harvard Club in New York City on September 4th. The conference will draw top executives from more than ten...
Protest Erupts in New York Over Gaza Genocide
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, a crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City to vocally condemn Israel’s ongoing military assault in the Gaza Strip. Brandishing Palestinian flags, protesters...
Protests Take Place in New York Over Gaza Violence
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators assembled outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City to voice their opposition to Israel's ongoing military actions in the Gaza Strip. The protesters, who waved...