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Fillmore Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly $30K in State Pension Checks
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Fillmore Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly $30K in State Pension Checks

(WNY News Now) In order to steal $29,893 in pension funds and spend more than $8,700 at casinos, Linda Burrows is accused of forging her deceased stepfather's signature.Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York, was arrested by New York State Police, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones, and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for allegedly stealing $29,893 in state pension checks that were delivered to her late stepfather.According to DiNapoli, Linda Burrows reportedly faked her stepfather's name and covered his death in order to embezzle pension fund payments. I want to thank District Attorney Jones and the State Police for their cooperation in holding Burrows accountable, and I will continue to work with law enforcement to safeguard the integrity of our pension system."Thi...
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Governor Hochul Tackles Maternal Mortality with Bold New Laws and Paid Prenatal Leave
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Governor Hochul Tackles Maternal Mortality with Bold New Laws and Paid Prenatal Leave

(WNY News Now) By introducing paid prenatal leave, expanding Medicaid coverage, and improving openness in maternity facilities, New York fortifies maternal health care.On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two new legislation to expand pregnant women's access to resources. These rules will increase Medicaid coverage for specific telemedicine operations and increase the amount of information available to pregnant women so they can make an informed choice when choosing a maternal health care provider. The nation's first-ever paid prenatal leave program was established by Governor Hochul as part of his priority to solve the maternal mortality epidemic, and it will go into effect on January 1.According to Governor Hochul, the unfortunate reality is that there is a maternal health crisis in o...
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Florida Man Faces Grand Larceny and Identity Theft Charges for Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Deceased Father’s Pension Benefits
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Florida Man Faces Grand Larceny and Identity Theft Charges for Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Deceased Father’s Pension Benefits

Richard Gaines Jr. allegedly took out about $80,000 in pension money from the New York State and Local Retirement System by taking advantage of his father's passing (WNY News Now).A Florida man was charged with grand larceny and identity theft by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly for allegedly accepting, taking out, and spending close to $80,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) to the defendant's father, who had died in 2019.Judge Geoffrey Prime arraigned Richard Gaines Jr., 51, of Daytona Beach, Florida, today on counts of identity theft in the first degree (a D felony) and grand larceny in the second degree (a C felony). After entering a not guilty plea, the defendant was freed on his own r...
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Lockport Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Connection to Juvenile Victim
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Lockport Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges in Connection to Juvenile Victim

Lockport, New York (WNY News Now)The Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted a criminal investigation before arresting Edwin J. Livingston, 39, of the Town of Lockport on felony charges on November 22, 2024. A minor victim was involved in the incident that led to the allegations.Livingston faces one count of First Degree Rape (B-felony), one count of First Degree Criminal Sexual Act (B-felony), and one count of First Degree Sexual Abuse (D-felony). These accusations come after a report was made about the minor, which prompted the Sheriff's Office to start looking into the alleged assault.Livingston was arrested and sent to the Niagara County Correctional Facility, according to Sheriff Michael Filicetti. He is still being held until his arraignment, which is ...
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Jon Chu shares updates on a long-awaited ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Jon Chu shares updates on a long-awaited ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel

Just off the set of the popular film Wicked, Jon M. Chu revealed information on the possible Crazy Rich Asians sequel. Additionally, it might not be what supporters had hoped for. Chu, the filmmaker, told Deadline last week that he wouldn't bring everyone back unless it was worth it. For everyone, the stakes are too high. The development of a follow-up to the love film Crazy Rich Asians started shortly after its 2018 premiere. Crazy Rich Asians was the first big studio film to have an all-Asian cast in 25 years, and it made $35 million in five days after its premiere. Several Asian American actors, such as Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Henry Golding, and Gemma Chan, rose to fame thanks to Crazy Rich Asians. During the "Wicked" media tour, Chu also stated to The Hollywood Reporter: "Crazy Rich...
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Democrats to elect a new party chair on Feb. 1
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Democrats to elect a new party chair on Feb. 1

In the wake of President-Elect Donald Trump's triumph earlier this month, the Democratic National Committee said Monday that it will elect a new chairman on February 1. In order to elect new executives, including the chair, Democrats will have four public forums in January for candidates to present their candidacies before the party's Winter Meeting at National Harbor, Maryland, which is located just outside of Washington. The DNC claims to be seeking feedback from the public and outsiders, yet the only voters are the 448 active members, which include elected officials, party insiders, and leaders of affiliated organizations like unions from all over the nation. The party's regulations and Bylaws Committee will meet on December 12 to finalize the regulations governing the contest, but as o...
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Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Donald Trump
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — In the wake of the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to overturn his 2020 presidential election. In response, Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a request to withdraw all four felony charges against Trump. In August 2023, Trump was initially charged with four felonies: conspiracy against rights, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding. As Trump's attorneys contended that Trump could not be prosecuted, the case was then placed on hold for months. The indictment was the first time in American history that a president was accused of illegally trying to hold onto power, and it was a historic occasion. Additionally, the...
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Formula 1 approves GM-Cadillac as an 11th team starting in 2026, bringing an American car maker on the grid
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Formula 1 approves GM-Cadillac as an 11th team starting in 2026, bringing an American car maker on the grid

On Monday, Formula 1 declared that it had authorized GM and Cadillac to join the grid as a new team, bringing a legendary American automaker to the highest level of motorsport. With the entry of the legendary American automaker, the announcement, which is a part of an application started by racing team Andretti Global, upends the Formula One globe and may help the rapidly expanding U.S. market. It follows the Las Vegas Grand Prix by two days. In a statement, Formula 1 announced that it and General Motors (GM) had struck a preliminary agreement to facilitate the addition of GM/Cadillac as the eleventh team to the Formula 1 grid in 2026. The highly anticipated ruling comes after a year-long drama and tense situation within Formula One. Andretti Global applied to join the grid and was approve...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says state will provide rebates if Trump removes tax credit for electric vehicles
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom says state will provide rebates if Trump removes tax credit for electric vehicles

In the event that President-elect Donald Trump's new government eliminates a federal tax credit for electric vehicles, California will give residents refunds, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom said he would restore the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which offered financial incentives on over 590,000 vehicles before it was phased out in late 2023, in a news release published Monday. "We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California," Newsom stated. "We re not turning back on a clean transportation future we re going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don t pollute." In 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which ...
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37+ best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop right now
26Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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37+ best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop right now

Walmart customers can start their holiday shopping early this year with discounts of up to 70% off on a variety of categories, including tech, beauty, home and kitchen, and more, as Black Friday approaches. Walmart Plus customers with a monthly or annual subscription will have early online access to Black Friday deals during the retailer's second holiday event, which begins today (Nov. 25) at 12 PM ET, after the retailer's first Black Friday Deals event, which runs from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. The in-store sales will start on November 29 at 6 AM local time, while all other customers will have access to the internet later today at 5 PM ET. On Sunday, December 1, Cyber Monday sales begin at 5 p.m. ET for Walmart Plus members and 8 p.m. ET for all other consumers.Additionally, from now until Dece...
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