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Staten Island Property Owners Face $300K Penalty Over Dumpster Debacle

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Staten Island, NY — In a significant legal decision, two property owners on Staten Island have been ordered to pay $300,000 as a result of a lawsuit concerning a continually overflowing dumpster at their premises. The overflowing waste issue, which persisted over an extended period, was brought to court by local residents who were frustrated by the detrimental effects on the neighborhood’s cleanliness and overall quality of life. The lawsuit highlighted the health and environmental hazards posed by the neglected waste disposal, emphasizing the risk of attracting vermin and contributing to pollution. This legal outcome … Read more

Au Pair Wins $2.78 Million in Damages After Secretly Filmed by Staten Island Businessman; Expresses Outrage Over Lenient Sentence

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New York, NY — A Manhattan jury recently awarded $2.78 million to Kelly Andrade, a Colombian au pair who endured psychological trauma after being covertly filmed by Michael Esposito, a Staten Island businessman and franchise owner, in his home. Despite the significant monetary award, Andrade expressed frustration with the criminal justice system, which she feels offered her aggressor a lenient consequence. In 2021, Andrade, then 25, discovered hidden cameras in her bedroom placed by Esposito, 35, who was recording her without her consent. This discovery led to his arrest on felony charges of unlawful surveillance, … Read more

Family Seeks $101 Million in Lawsuit Against NYC Following Severe Injuries in Staten Island Hit-and-Run

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New York City – A family has announced plans to sue the city for $101 million following a devastating hit-and-run incident in Staten Island that left a father and his young daughter seriously injured. The announcement was made by their attorney, who stated that the lawsuit will target both the city’s management of traffic safety and the perpetrator of the accident. The tragic event occurred late last month when the father, 47, and his nine-year-old daughter were crossing the street at a designated crossing zone. It was then that an unidentified vehicle struck them before … Read more

Staten Island Jury Acquits Man of Major Felony Charges in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case

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Staten Island, N.Y. — A local man, Asaad Qayyum, aged 26, was recently acquitted by a jury on several felony charges involving alleged criminal sexual acts. The acquittal came after a closely watched trial that stemmed from an incident reported on August 14, 202y, near the accuser’s Mid-Island residence. Qayyum, a resident of Dover Green in Arden Heights, faced severe legal charges, including first-degree criminal sexual act and first-degree sex abuse. However, the jury dismissed these felony charges and was deadlocked on a lesser misdemeanor charge of forcible touching, resulting in a hung jury. The … Read more