Former Net George Indicted In 'Ponzi Scheme'
Former Net Tate George was indicted on Friday on four counts of wire fraud and charges that he ran a $2 million dollar 'Ponzi Scheme.'
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Former Net Tate George was indicted on Friday on four counts of wire fraud and charges that he ran a $2 million dollar 'Ponzi Scheme.'
The New York Mets have repaid loans of $25 million to Major League Baseball and $40 million to Bank of America, and have closed on the sales of 12 limited partner shares for $20 million each, a person familiar with the team's finances says.
The Bernie Madoff saga has come to a conclusion -- at least for Mets fans. This story was a long and boring chore to cover, and I am just glad that we can now talk about what I love: baseball.
The New York Mets owners are stepping to the plate to try to convince a jury that they didn't know financier Bernard Madoff was operating a Ponzi scheme.
Judge Jed Rakoff, as promised, today filed a four-page order summarizing his holdings on motions by both Irving Picard (the Trustee) and the Katz/Wilpon defendants in the once-upon-a-time $1 billion dollar lawsuit in federal court in lower Manhattan.
The New York Mets are trying to distance themselves from the Bernie Madoff as their March trial approaches.
New Jersey attorney general Paula Dow called the scheme "an outright theft by people who presented themselves as legitimate investment advisors and as a legitimate attorney."
Bernie Madoff's sole serving son, Andrew, insists that even though he worked in the firm, he had no idea what his father was up to and that his part of the business was on the up and up.
Bernie Madoff says he has terrible remorse and horrible nightmares over his epic fraud, but feels safer in prison than on the outside.
Ruth Madoff makes some startling admissions in a "60 Minutes" interview airing this Sunday.
Stephanie Mack (formerly Madoff Mack) told People magazine recently that the final months before her husband, Mark Madoff, killed himself he was in agony over what his father had done.
Tate George, who hit one of the most memorable shots in UConn basketball history, surrendered to federal authorities in NJ on Friday to face charges stemming from what prosecutors say was a Ponzi scheme.
First, he was busted for orchestrating a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme. Then he was jailed for 150 years. And, now it seems that his wife Ruth is calling it quits, according to a report in the U.K.'s Daily Mail.
The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled Wednesday that the town of Fairfield may not make claims for millions in losses to its pension fund due to disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's fraud scheme.
Nevin Shapiro, once known for his sports philanthropy, pleaded guilty in September in New Jersey federal court to one count of securities fraud and one count of money laundering. The plea was part of an agreement that still has him facing up to 17 years in prison.
Peter Madoff is selling off a 14-room home in Old Westbury as he faces a lawsuit by the trustee reclaiming funds for investors in his brother's Ponzi scheme.
In a 2006 New York divorce case, the ex-husband says the millions of dollars that went to his ex-wife came from a Bernard Madoff account that never really existed.
It's your last chance to own some of the personal belongings of the world's most notorious Ponzi schemer.
A judge has decided that a once-prominent New York City politician can serve 500 hours of community service rather than jail time for income tax evasion.
It's hard to believe that the appellate court will rule in favor of Sterling Equities (Fred Wilpon, Saul Katz and others) and against the trustee by reversing the bankruptcy court in Madoff appeal.
Every time the men who run the Mets pout before a forest of microphones, it is we who become angry. Very few powerful people know when to quit, and with each hollow assertion and rampant denial, Fred Wilpon is being selfish, defiant, and destructive.
A federal appeals panel reviewing a compensation plan for former clients of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff cast doubt on claims by the embattled owners of the Mets -- and other investors -- that they have a right to keep millions of dollars of fictitious profits.
An 80-year-old Monsey woman and her son have been charged with grand larceny after prosecutors said they scammed 75 people -- mostly neighbors and relatives -- in a Ponzi scheme.
According to the Wall Street Journal, attorneys for Irving Picard have informed Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz that additional allegations about amounts invested with Bernard Madoff will be added by March 18 if they fail to reach a settlement.
Starr admitted to cheating nine elderly and wealthy clients out of millions to pay for his own bills, including the purchase - and sale - of a $7.5 million apartment in Manhattan.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Investigators said three people surrounded the 14-year-old on Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing.
FDNY crews spent hours battling the raging fire above a tire shop in Ridgewood, Queens. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The fire ripped through multiple buildings, leaving dozens of people without a place to call home, authorities said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Justice Department's investigation into the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor comes as tensions continue to escalate in the state. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Community members planned the anti-ICE protest after 10 people were detained in an immigration raid at a laundromat.
