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Stuy Town's Fate Still Unclear as Judge Postpones Decision on Foreclosure Sale

Neither party is allowed to sell the property until a judge announces a ruling.

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Letterman Extortion Case

David Letterman Blackmailer Robert Halderman Released from Jail Early

Robert Halderman was released early for good behavior after serving just four months in prison.

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Roy Den Hollander

Lawyer Wants to Take 'Ladies' Night' Case to Supreme Court

Attorney Roy Den Hollander believes that Ladies' Nights violate his rights under the Equal Protection Act.

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High-Profile Chefs Coming Under Fire From Lawsuits(Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz)

High-Profile Chefs Across Manhattan Coming Under Fire From Lawsuits

Masaharu Morimoto, Mario Batali and Michael White are among the most recent restaurateurs to be sued by employees.
Darius McCollum Train Thief(Jude Domski)

Repeat Transit Thief Darius McCollum Admits to Stealing Two Buses,...

McCollum was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday.

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Federal Government Could Recoup Millions From Independence Plaza...

Independence Plaza owner Laurence Gluck could owe the federal government tens of millions of dollars.
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DA: Phony Agent Indicted in Washington Heights Immigration Scam

Rafael Masso was held without bail after his arraignment Wednesday.
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Alleged 'Cat Woman' Burglar Charged, Remains in Jail

'Cat Woman' suspect Shanna Spalding appeared in court again on Tuesday.
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Former Giant Plaxico Burress Denied Work Release From Prison, Again

Burress was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to gun possession in October.
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Appeals Court Thwarts Effort to Outlaw Ladies' Night at Manhattan Bars

Manhattan attorney Roy Den Hollander said he'll probably take his anti-ladies' night case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge Criticizes Tenant Lawyer in TriBeCa Rent-Stabilization Case(DNAinfo/Julie Shapiro)

TriBeCa Tenants Win Rent-Stabilization Case Against Landlord

Hundreds of apartments in Independence Plaza North ought to be rent-stabilized, a judge ruled Monday.
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Ex-Bin Laden Aid Gets Life in Prison for Stabbing Jail Guard

Mamdouh Mahmud Salim received a life sentence in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday.
Man Charged with Molesting 11-Year-Old Girl Inside Herald Square JCPenney(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Alleged JC Penny Child Molester Charged With Groping 11-Year-Old Girl

Nikolaos Willmore, 44, was arraigned in criminal court on Tuesday.
Photographer Suing Former Boss for Promising Promotion in Exchange for Sex(IMDB.com)

Photographer Claims Former Chelsea Boss Promised Her a Promotion...

Maryam Sayigh claims her former boss agreed to promote her if she slept with him.
Muslim Cab Driver Stabbed in Hate Crime

Alleged Cabbie Stabber Indicted on Charges of Attempted Murder as a...

Michael Enright allegedly stabbed a cab driver because he was Muslim.
Anthony

Alleged Mob Boss Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Prison

Anthony "Tony D." Palumbo, of the New York-based Genovese crime family, said he conspired to kill a Russian hit man.
Mystery Heiress Becomes Subject of DA Investigation(AP Photo)

104-Year-Old Heiress Gave Lavish Gifts to Family Lawyer

The DA's office is investigating the lawyer of a 104-year-old heiress who has not been seen since 1990.
Lil' Wayne(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

Lil' Wayne Plans to Debut a New Album on Day of Prison Release

Lil' Wayne's plans to release a new album and have a concert at MSG on the day of his release from Rikers Island.
Central Park Tree Branch Falls, Kills 6-Month-Old Baby Girl(DNAinfo/Nina Mandell)

Dangerous Central Park Trees Ignored by Conservancy, Report Says

The Central Park Conservancy reportedly fails to maintain many of its trees.
Times Square Stabbing Was Self-Defense, Grand Jury Finds

Man Charged in Times Square Bar Murder Released

The 22-year-old who stabbed a man to death outside the Playwright walked free after a grand jury ruled in his favor.
Man Accused of Killing Elderly 'Mensch' in WaHi Stands Trial Again(Flickr)

Porn Stash Found on Work Computer of Manhattan Judge

Judge James Gibbons resigned after pornography was found on his work computer during an investigation.
Artists Find Creative Ways to Cope With Restrictions

Restrictions Limiting Art Vendors in Parks Lifted Temporarily by Judge

Artists got a temporary reprieve from a city ordinance limiting the number of vendors in city parks.
Mystery Heiress Becomes Subject of DA Investigation(AP Photo)

Mystery Upper East Side Heiress Becomes Subject of Investigation

The finances of a 104 year-old reclusive heiress who has been living in a hospital for more than 20 years are under investigation.
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Deadline Extended for Sick Ground Zero Workers to Accept City's...

Workers made ill through their work at Ground Zero have an extra two months to decide if they'll take the city's deal.
Homeless Man Faces Federal Charges for Chase Bank Heists in Manhattan(Getty Images)

Alleged Identity Thief Used Credit Reports to Finance $500K...

Defendant is accused of looting 37 bank accounts to run wild in Tiffany's and Louis Vuitton, among other stores.
Flaming Bar Owner Arrested(Flickr/istolethetv)

Chinatown Bartender Defends Lighting Bar on Fire

The owner of Apotheke told police his fire show was safe when he was arrested in June.
Aging Television Producer(Courtesy of Steven Hirsch)

TV Producer and Wife Arrested for Throwing Glassware During Fight

Sandy and Brenda Frank threw drinking glasses at each other, prosecutors said.
Actor Michael Douglas Leaving Federal Court After Son's Sentencing(DNAinfo/John Marshall Mantel)

Michael Douglas Fights With Ex-Wife Over 'Wall Street II' Earnings

Lawyers argued over whether his ex-wife deserved earnings from "Wall Street II."
Shepard Fairey Begins Work on Houston Street Wall Made Famous by Keith Haring(DNAinfo/Patrick Hedlund)

Shepard Fairey Heads to Court, Accused of Stealing Obama 'Hope'...

The case of the Associated Press against Shepard Fairey is expected to go to trial in March.
Chris Simms Busted for Allegedly Driving in Manhattan While on Drugs, Reports Say

QB Chris Simms Avoids Arrest Warrant After Blowing Off Court

Chris Simms was a no-show in Manhattan court Monday for his pot bust.
Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Disney Company Trade Secrets(Associated Press)

Man Pleads Guilty in Disney Insider Trading Scheme

Yonni Sebbag allegedly received internal earnings figures from his girlfriend, a former Disney employee.
Harlem Stabbing(Null Value / flickr)

DA: Phony Chinatown Lawyer Scammed Immigrants With Offers of Green...

Te-hu Tsuei, 54, was held on $500,000 bail on Monday.
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Native American Groups Demand Apology from Mayor for 'Racist' Remarks

The groups said Bloomberg used insensitive language about Native Americans.
Shuang Wen School Spared; District Schools Still At Risk(Suzanne Ma/DNAinfo)

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Cashes in on 9/11 Workers Lawsuit,...

Sheldon Silver profited off the judgement in the 9/11 lawsuits, according to a report.
Jayson William(AP Photo/Kathy Johnson)

Jayson Williams Pleads Guilty to DWI, Ordered to Pay $16,000 for...

Jayson Williams was sentenced to one year in New York prison, in addition to the five he's currently serving in New Jersey.
Manhattan Fire Truck(DNAinfo/Jim Scott)

FDNY Overtime Costs Could Top $119M Unless Judge Allows New Hires,...

The FDNY will have to pay out $119 million in overtime if the if a judge doesn't lift a ban on new firefighters.
Roger Clemens Ex-Teammates 'Feel' For Him, Stay Mostly Silent on Perjury Charges(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Roger Clemens' Ex-Teammates 'Feel' For Him, But Stay Mostly Silent...

Roger Clemens' former teammates are mostly mum on his perjury charges.
Bouquet Bandit Busted for Chelsea Bank Robberies, Police Say(DNAinfo/Josh Williams)

'Bouquet Bandit' Robbed Banks to Buy Sneakers and Drinks,...

Edward Pemberton described his alleged robbery spree in court documents.
Angel Alvarez(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

DA to Delay Indictment of Man Shot 21 Times as Investigation into...

Angel Alvarez was charged with three counts of gun possession, but not murder.
Angel Alvarez(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

Judge Gives DA Extra Time to Investigate Harlem Police Shootout...

Police officers testified in a hearing to determine whether a man shot 21 times in Harlem should face felony charges.
Woman Allegedly Shot by Her Off-Duty Police Officer Girlfriend Arraigned on Assault Charge(DNAinfo/Josh Williams)

Woman Allegedly Shot by Off-Duty Cop Charged With Assault

A woman who was allegedly shot by her off-duty cop girlfriend during a dispute was charged with assault Tuesday.
Charges Against Ice-T Dismissed in Criminal Court Due to DMV Clerical Error(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

Charges Against Ice-T Dismissed in Criminal Court Due to DMV...

The rapper's license suspension was due to a clerical error, his lawyer said.
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No 'Good Offer' on Table for Jayson Williams in DWI Charge

If ex-NBA star Jayson Williams pleads guilty to drunk driving, he'll still get the maximum sentence, says lawyer.
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DNA Technology Links Arsonist to Decade-Old Rape Case

Prosecutors matched an arson convict with a decade-old cold case rape using DNA technology.
Police Shooting Victim Angel Alvarez Charged With Weapons Possession(DNAinfo/Shayna Jacobs)

Angel Alvarez Only Charged With Weapons Possession in Harlem Police...

Angel Alvarez faces three counts of criminal weapons possession, but not attempted murder.
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