Many of them felt that the cash, the knowledge that there may be cash on the premises, made them a target. Mandelman's office told ABC7 Eyewitness News that the risk of being targeted for physical threat has increased 33% since businesses were told in 2019 they had to accept cash.
Two Brighton roommates were charged on Thursday with dealing meth out of their apartment, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. Vincenzo Porfino, 43, pleaded not guilty to trafficking methamphetamine of less than 100 grams. William Nagle, 46, pleaded not guilty to trafficking methamphetamine of more than 200 grams and class B possession with intent to distribute, according to court documents.
A social media influencer with over 100,000 followers said he made a 'huge mistake' and hopes people can forgive and forget after he pleaded guilty to a series of offences involving counterfeit notes.