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• The Black Haired Bandit: How Esther Newberger Led a Roving Ring of Upper Midwest Automobile Thieves in the 1920s

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A century ago, Esther Newberger, also known as Patricia, gained notoriety as the "queen of northwest automobile thieves." At just 21 years old, she led an armed gang of men across...

• Queens Resident Extradited To Orange County Facing Felony Charges Linked To Multi State Burglary Ring

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Crime

  New Windsor police have arrested 26 year old Itan Beltran in connection with a local burglary and a series of similar crimes across state lines. Beltran, who was already wanted on...

• Lockport Contractor Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Forty Thousand Dollar Home Improvement Fraud Scheme

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Real Estate

  Wayne A. Michalak, operator of WNY Backyard Enclosures, received a two year prison sentence for defrauding three Upstate New York homeowners. Michalak pleaded guilty to grand larce...