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Islamic Group Sues Yonkers, Claims Violation Of Religious Rights
YONKERS, N.Y. -- A group of Westchester County Muslims has sued the city of Yonkers claiming, members' civil rights were violated by city officials who don't want to erect a mosque on Grandview Boulevard, according to News 12.
The suit, filed by members of the Islamic Community Center of Mid-Westchester, claims the group was the target of a "smear campaign" and that the city put up “roadblocks” to prevent the mosque from being built, according to News 12.
The federal lawsuit, which is filed against the city, Mayor Mike Spano, the Landmark Preservation Board and members of the City…
Four Homes For Sale In Scarsdale Show Wide Price Range
SCARSDALE, N.Y. – The average home price in Scarsdale is $1.6 million, up from $1.4 million last year, according to lohud.com.
Still, there are some “affordable” options for those seeking to own property in the town, according to lohud.com.
At 253 Garth Road, a 650-square-foot studio unit is available in the Buckingham building for $115,000, according to lohud.com, which reported the apartment is in the Eastchester school district.
After that, prices jump substantially, leaving “affordability” far in the rearview.
According to lohud.com, other homes on the market in Scarsdale include a $1…
N.J. Woman Awaits Sentencing After Admitting To Online Scams
TRUMBULL, Conn. – An Atlantic City, N.J., woman is awaiting sentencing after she admitted to setting up a bogus online business in Trumbull in order to falsely collect unemployment benefits, according to authorities.
Theresa A. Freeman, 65, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in New Haven to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly.
According to Daly, Freemen set up an online company called Tribal Organic Products that she claimed was based in Trumbull, but which actually conducted no business at all.
In December 2012, Fr…
