Archives for 2023

Bitzlato Cryptocurrency Exchange Will Get Dissolved
On December 6th, the owner of Bitzlato Ltd., a popular online cryptocurrency exchange, pleaded guilty to federal charges of illegally transmitting money for illicit purposes using his cryptocurrency market. According to court records, the company Bitzlato was used to facilitate at least $700 million worth of illegal dealings. What’s more, the crypto market was also […]
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The Many Dangers of 86th Street
For years, citizens have complained about the traffic on 86th Street. Both motorists and pedestrians have noted that the corridor is very dangerous and has led to multiple high speed pedestrian crashes. In 2010, for example, there were at least 23 accidents where pedestrians were struck by vehicles in the area, and one of those […]
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Disgraced Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years
Robert Hadden, a former gynecologist with Columbia University, was convicted in federal court in January of 2023 of molesting hundreds of patients throughout his career. According to court records, numerous women stepped forward to provide enough evidence to eradicate any doubt that he committed the crimes he was accused of. Throughout the case, Hadden did […]
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Commission Moves to Close Rikers Island Jail
Rikers Island jail is extremely controversial and not simply because it houses inmates. According to recent reports, at least nine incarcerated inmates have passed away this year behind bars. Over half of the currently incarcerated population also reports having a mental illness. Even worse, the average wait time in Rikers Island Jail for a trial […]
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