A New York man was arrested after making thousands of dollars in purchases with a fraudulently acquired credit card. He was charged with credit card fraud, third-degree larceny, second-degree identity theft, two counts of first-degree forgery and criminal impersonation. Nicodemus Miller, 60, was accused of making multiple fraudulent purchases with the credit card at Boscov’s…

A high school English teacher was accused of using a racial slur while incorrectly explaining a word to his class. He testified in a public termination hearing. Under New York law, employees facing disciplinary proceedings can choose to have a private or public hearing. Jim Quinlisk teaches at Brighton High School in Rochester, New York.…

The Archdiocese of New York placed four priests on administrative leave after they were accused of child sexual abuse in allegations that surfaced from decades ago. Their parishes were restricted and assigned temporary administrators. The individuals placed on leave include three local pastors. They are Monsignor James White of Mamaroneck’s St. Vito-Most Holy Trinity Parish,…

A New York man was charged with two counts of second-degree stalking after police arrested him for following his daughter and ex-wife over consecutive days to places they frequented. He was also allegedly present in the vicinity of their home. Police said David Kamara, 46, of Queens, had an alleged history of threatening conduct toward…