Zellnor Myrie
Coverage of Zellnor Myrie in the Nexus archive.
- AG James charges man with stealing Brooklyn home from a woman with dementia in 23-count deed theft indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged Queens resident Mark Salkey with stealing the Brooklyn home of Althea Garrick, an elderly woman with dementia, through forged documents and fraudulent transfers. Salkey allegedly rented parts of the home to tenants while Garrick and her ex-husband lived in a single bedroom, collecting over $70,000 in rent and stealing approximately $148,000 from Garrick and $20,000 from her ex-husband’s pension.
- U.S. Supreme Court lets stand a New York law enabling people to sue gun manufacturers for negligence
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a New York law that allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers for negligence in preventing firearm trafficking, theft, and misuse. The law, enacted in 2021, requires manufacturers to take steps to ensure guns do not fall into the wrong hands, enabling victims to sue if these rules are violated. The decision upholds the law after years of legal challenges from the gun industry.
- Mamdani's 100th day
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his 100th day in office with public events across NYC, but faced scrutiny over a scandal involving his probation commissioner. Media outlets highlighted mixed reactions to his administration's progress and unfulfilled campaign promises.