Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University …
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By Emily Webb and John Maher
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7/10/13
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A combined $370,000 in stolen Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance benefits has led to the arrests of 12 people, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on May 30.
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By Brian Croce
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6/5/13
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The arrest of seven corrupt politicians brought down by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara renewed the call for reform in New York state, and Governor Cuomo has come out swinging.
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4/18/13
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Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced last Friday that a former Nassau County Police Department deputy commissioner had been convicted of conspiracy and official misconduct for his role in preventing the arrest of a Bellmore-Merrick teenager whose father was a personal friend and a financial benefactor of a police foundation.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/19/13
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Town of Hempstead Clerk Mark Bonilla’s criminal case was adjourned until next month, according to the Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/14/13
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Darrell Fuller has been charged with the killing of Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez. Fuller, 33, of Queens, is also charged with the killing of civilian Raymond Facey. Fuller faces life in …
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By Deirdre Krasula
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10/25/12
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New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Assemblyman David McDonough
joined together last week in calling for a new law to protect school children from drunk drivers.
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10/23/12
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An Elmont man who was convicted of murdering three family members in 2010 was sentenced to life in prison without parole in Nassau County Court on July 25.
Dario Ormejuste, 25, shot his brother, …
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By Deirdre Krasula
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8/1/12
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A former Elmont resident, who now lives in New Cassel, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and other charges last week, after an emaciated pit bull in his Elmont apartment nearly four months ago, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/26/12
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Three top Nassau County Police Department commanding officers were indicted on March 1 for misconduct and conspiracy after they attempted to cover up a crime allegedly committed by the son of an influential South Shore accountant with deep ties to the department, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said last Thursday.
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By AARON AXELSON, SCOTT BRINTON
and DEIRDRE KRASULA, aaxelson@liherald.com
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3/1/12
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