Dec. 20, 2024 By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team After decades of helping New Yorkers celebrate life’s biggest moments, Party City is throwing its final party—announcing the closure of all its stores, including its last two locations in Queens. On Friday, Dec. 20, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate employees during a meeting that…
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Scammer bilks Manhattan grandma out of nearly $17K falsely claiming grandson needs bail money
Jun. 28, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Police said an 87-year-old woman was swindled out of $16,900 last month after falling victim to one of the most notorious senior phone scams where the con artist claims a relative needs bail money. According to law enforcement, a man posing as an attorney called the grandma on…