Hempstead, New York (WNY News Now)Former Hempstead, New York, Marlboro Owners Corporation cooperative president Juan Alayo entered a guilty plea to embezzling $26,738 in building funds. The plea deal, which holds the 72-year-old East Meadow man liable for Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Petit Larceny, was revealed by New York Attorney General Letitia James.Alayo will pay back the money that was taken and perform 210 hours of community service as part of the deal. If these requirements are not met, a year in jail will be imposed.A Betrayal of ConfidenceFrom 2016 to 2023, Alayo presided over the 16-unit co-op, which was primarily populated by Spanish-speaking immigrant residents. Under the pretense of valid costs, he fraudulently issued checks to himself and his business, A&J Clea...

Rochester, New York (WNY News Now).A Rochester man faces a hefty jail sentence after confessing to being a key player in a significant drug trafficking operation.In federal court, 48-year-old Shawnle McClary entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and 400 grams of fentanyl, as well as to possess weapons in connection with drug trafficking. The plea, which carries a required minimum term of 15 years and a maximum of life imprisonment, was accepted by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert A. Marangola claims that McClary played a significant role in a drug distribution network that spanned from 2021 until January 2024. Timothy Jackson, Jr., Gary Fuller, and Felicia Collins were among the several people who worked ...