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Craig Carton, here leaving court in November, is

Carton, seeking leniency, cites gambling addiction

Craig Carton, the former sports-talk celebrity, was convicted last year of scamming investors in a ticket resale business, and using the money to pay for personal expenses including gambling debts.

New York Ex-Chinese consul convicted in 'debt bondage' trial
Dan Zhong, 49, of Livingston, N.J., was convicted of conspiracy, alien smuggling, using forced labor, document servitude, and visa fraud for carrying out the scheme through a company affiliated with China Rilin Construction Group.
3/22/19
New York Northern lights could be visible in New York
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (TCA) — Skywatchers in parts of the United States, including New York, ...
3/22/19
Nation Local photos of Jimmy Carter, who set a record today
On Friday, Jimmy Carter, who is 94, set a new record as the oldest living former president in U.S. history.
3/22/19
Music J.Lo announces 'It's My Party' tour with MSG date
The superstar is turning 50 this summer and she's celebrating with a special tour.
3/22/19
Business How big Wall Street bonuses are a boon for LI
The cash that flows from New York City's securities industry boosts retail and helps fill government coffers. Beware, though: Smaller payouts can mean tougher times ahead.
3/22/19
New York Mail bomb suspect pleads guilty in NYC
"I made devices designed to look like pipe bombs and sent them in the U.S. mail," Cesar Sayoc said. "...I sent all of the 16 devices with the intent to threaten and intimidate people, and with the intent to injure property."
3/21/19
New York Officer recalls spotting accused jogger killer
Lt. John Russo, who also testified in the first trial, recalled how he first spotted Chanel Lewis acting suspiciously on May 30, 2016 as he walked through Howard Beach.
3/21/19
New York Feds: Treasurer charged with stealing from charity
The treasurer of a police charity was charged on Thursday in federal court in Manhattan with stealing $410,000 intended to go to the families of NYPD officers killed in the line of duty.
3/21/19
New York Feds seek death penalty for murder conspiracy case
The other defendant which federal prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty for is alleged terrorist Sayfullo Saipov.
3/21/19
Long Island Stunning photos from around LI, NYC
From the picturesque scenes of Long Island to the iconic sights of New York City, Newsday photographers capture images telling the stories of the people and places of the region.
3/21/19