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Rutherford, NJ
News
Airbnb Offering Cash To New Bergen County Hosts For World Cup: See If Your Town Qualifies
Airbnb is offering a cash incentive to homeowners who rent their properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The short-term rental platform said new hosts who list an entire home in eligible areas and welcome their first guests before July 31 can receive a $750 reward The incentive program comes as millions of soccer fans around the world are expected to travel to North America for the tournament, which begins in June 2026. Eight games are set to happen at MetLife Stadium beween June 13 and July 19. Airbnb said demand for stays during the FIFA World Cup is already surging, with searches for…
Alexandria, VA
News
US Sounds Alarm Over Tourist Crime In Popular Tropical Getaway
A popular Central American getaway spot is under new scrutiny after US officials warned that criminals are increasingly targeting tourists and foreign residents with robberies and extortion schemes. In a security alert issued on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, said it is tracking a rise in property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies affecting foreigners across the country, including US citizens. The alert describes criminal gangs targeting foreign-owned homes and businesses for break-ins and extortion. It also details cases in which foreign residents and…
Southampton, NY
Real Estate
Party's Over: Southampton Cracks Down On Short-Term Rentals
The Hamptons just told partygoers to pack it up. Southampton’s village board banned short-term seasonal rentals by a vote of 4-1 on Thursday, Aug. 14, in an attempt to crack down on noisy party houses. Customers on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo must now book a minimum of 14 days to rent properties in the village. The amendment to Southampton’s seasonal rental law was approved following complaints from residents who said their neighborhoods were being disrupted by a revolving door of rowdy weekend renters. “To have to call the police every Saturday night to try and say that there's a young gr…
Lexington Park, MD
Business
$1.4M Maryland Fraud: Couple Lived Large With Cruises, Exotic Birds, Home Renovations: Feds
A South Carolina husband and wife lived it up for more than a decade — jetting off on cruises, renovating their home, spoiling their pets, and racking up six figures at Walmart — all on the dime of a Maryland business they targeted in a $1.4 million fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said. Robin Joseph, 64, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, was sentenced on Monday, July 28, to 39 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in the massive embezzlement and identity theft scheme, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Joseph …
Warwick, NY
News
Man Had Sex With Girl, 13, Who He Met Through Video Game At Warwick Airbnbs: DA
A 38-year-old man has been indicted in Orange County after allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old girl numerous times at various locations in the area, including Airbnbs, prosecutors said. Arnaldo Gil, age 38, of Flushing, was arraigned Monday, July 21, in Orange County Court on multiple charges, including rape, in connection with his alleged abuse of a child, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, July 22. According to prosecutors, Gil is accused of initiating contact with a 13-year-old girl from Warwick in 2022 after connecting online through …
Rye, NY
News
Nypd
Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients In Rye For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA
An NYPD officer who previously worked at a Westchester bank has been charged in a sweeping financial crimes case accusing him of stealing over $85,000 from elderly customers and using the funds to pay for personal expenses—including a Caribbean vacation, luxury car payments, and fitness program subscriptions. Yeison Rodriguez Acosta, age 27, of Manhattan, was arraigned Thursday, July 17, in Rye City Court on a 30-count felony complaint stemming from a months-long investigation by the City of Rye Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, both agencies announced.…
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide
Police on the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos have opened a homicide investigation after a 51-year-old New York man vanished in the middle of the night last month while vacationing with his wife, according to a new report. Brian Tarrence, of Manhattan, who had flown to the island to celebrate his first wedding anniversary, was last seen leaving his Airbnb around 4 a.m. on June 25. He was walking toward Grace Bay, NBC News reported. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force discovered a decomposing body in Grace Bay on Saturday, July 5. Authorities have not officially identified …
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds
A man who illegally returned to the US after deportation will spend decades in prison for leading a violent robbery crew whose final act ended in the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley resident, federal prosecutors said. Marcus Ricketts, 48, a Jamaican national, was sentenced on Thursday, May 15, in Brooklyn federal court to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death through the use of a firearm, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced. The sentencing follows a series of armed robberies committed across New York City, including a dea…
Hartford, CT
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Hartford, CT
Business
Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update
Travelers can now book massages, makeup sessions, and chef-prepared meals in Airbnb rentals – or even at home. Airbnb launched its services and experiences features on Tuesday, May 13. The short-term vacation rental platform also unveiled a redesigned app in time for the summer. The new features are available in 260 cities for services and 650 cities for experiences. The features allow users to book professional offerings from within the app, even if that person isn't staying at an Airbnb. Airbnb Services allows guests to book things like spa treatments, photography sessions, professi…
Hackensack, NJ
News
This Cape May Airbnb Is NJ’s Most Wishlisted — And It’s Just One Minute From The Beach
Airbnb has dropped its list of the most wishlisted vacation rentals in every U.S. state, and with summer travel around the corner, these dreamy properties are inspiring both last-minute getaways and nearby weekend escapes. The release comes as Airbnb reports a surge in spontaneous trips, with bookings made less than a week before check-in becoming the platform’s fastest-growing travel trend over the past three years. “Trips booked less than a week before travel has been the fastest growing segment over the last three years,” the company said in its announcement. “Searches for trips within …
Arlington, VA
News
Ban On 'Junk Fees' For Tickets, Vacation Rentals Officially Begins: Here's What To Know
Hotels, vacation rentals, and ticket sellers must now show their full costs up front under a new federal rule aiming to end "junk fees." The Federal Trade Commission's rule banning "junk fees" officially went into effect on Monday, May 12. The FTC passed the rule in December 2024 to prevent businesses from inflating prices by hiding mandatory costs through vague or hidden charges like "resort," "convenience," or "service" fees. Companies selling concert tickets, hotel stays, and short-term vacation rentals now must display all required fees in advertised prices online, in p…
Hartford, CT
Business
Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed
Airbnb guests around the world will now see the full price – including all fees before taxes – right in search results. The vacation rental company announced the change on Monday, April 21. Airbnb's optional toggle feature to see full pricing is now standard for all users worldwide. The company said nearly 17 million guests had used the toggle since it launched in 2022. "With the global rollout of total price display, we're making it easier for guests to better understand the price they'll pay, and for hosts to succeed in a more transparent marketplace," Airbnb said. Airbnb first tes…
Millbrook-Dover, NY
News
Fatal House Fire: Couple Charged In Airbnb Blaze That Killed Mother, Baby In Clinton, Cops Say
A Westchester County couple has been formally indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with a devastating Airbnb house fire that killed a Massachusetts mother and her 1-year-old daughter in Dutchess County, authorities announced. Hastings-on-Hudson residents Meredith Darcy, 55, and Dennis Darcy, 57, were charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter each after a Dutchess County Grand Jury determined that their failure to provide working smoke detectors in the short-term rental home led to the deaths of Shannon K. Hubbard, 35, and her infant daughter, the Dutchess County D…
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Graffiti Rampage in Downtown Frederick Leads to New Jersey Man's Arrest: Police
A New Jersey man accused of defacing downtown Frederick with pink graffiti has been arrested after police tracked him down to an Airbnb and later found his vehicle in Urbana, authorities announced. Frederick Police say Toms River resident Daniel K. Simmons, 35, was taken into custody earlier this month following an investigation that connected him to a series of vandalism incidents along North Market Street that targeted city property and a local business. According to police, officers responded to reports of graffiti markings on trash cans, an electrical box, a parking meter, and exterior …
Putnam Valley, NY
Police & Fire
DJ Nabbed After Loud Early Morning Airbnb Party Disrupts Putnam Valley Neighborhood
A DJ is facing consequences after playing music too loudly at a Hudson Valley residence being used as an Airbnb, authorities announced. The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16, when Putnam County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a residence on Lake Drive in Putnam Valley around 7:45 a.m. after receiving reports of loud music, according to the Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies found a large group of people inside the home and loud music coming from the basement, where a DJ was playing music. The residence had been rented out as an Airbnb, authorities said. Thi…
Pleasantville-Absecon, NJ
Real Estate
Look Inside Newlyweds' Taylor Swift-Themed Absecon Airbnb: Can You Find All The Easter Eggs?
Get ready to party like it's 1989 in New Jersey. A Taylor Swift-inspired suite has popped up on Airbnb, giving you the perfect place to act like a tortured poet and a new romantic while you plot your end game beyond your wildest dreams. The 4-bedroom Swift Suite at the Evermore Estate is located in Absecon, near Atlantic City. The Airbnb includes album-inspired bedrooms, karaoke machines, custom art, vinyl collection, and a selfie station show you can show everyone how you celebrate your Swift Suite Era. The homeowners and self-proclaimed Swifties, Kyle and Ashley Tress, partnered with a l…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
Police & Fire
Cresskill Family Critical In South Carolina Road Trip Crash
Several members of a Bergen County family were in critical condition following a crash on a summer vacation. A GoFundMe launched for Vivek Talwar, his wife, Kiran Bhat Talwar, and their four children, of Cresskill, says they were on a road trip when they were involved in a crash on Friday morning, Aug. 23, outside Charleston, SC. Colleton County Fire-Rescue Vivek, Kiran, and one child remain hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, while three of their children were released from the hospital but required assistive devices to move, reads the campaign launched by Tuisha Desai…
Stony Point, NY
Police & Fire
New Fugitive Update: Hudson Valley Teen Murder Suspect Was Found Hiding In Airbnb
An 18-year-old who had been the target of a multi-state manhunt for the murder of a Hudson Valley man was found hiding in an out-of-state Airbnb. Earlier Report: Teenage Suspect In Haverstraw Murder Of 29-Year-Old Nabbed In South Carolina Rockland County resident Yandie Martinez of Haverstraw was nabbed around 1:20 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Piedmont, South Carolina, for the Monday, July 1, murder of Christian Alvarado in Haverstraw. According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, Martinez allegedly shot and killed Alvardo inside a vehicle in the area of W…
Kingston, NY
Police & Fire
Drones Help Locate Missing, Endangered Man In Region
A 30-year-old autistic man who had wandered away from an Airbnb his family was staying at in the region was found hours later with the help of drones. The incident occurred Saturday, June 15, in Sullivan County around 1 a.m., in the town of Forestburgh. According to Undersheriff Eri Chaboty of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, the department received a report of a missing handicapped man who had been staying at an Airbnb on Philwold Road in the town of Forestburgh. The missing person, who was 30 years old and autistic, was visiting from Clifton Park in Saratoga County when he wal…
Massapequa, NY
News
Stock Swindler: Barred Long Island Broker Sentenced For Scheme
An investment broker who admitted to using his client’s money on luxury cars, plane tickets, and more has received his prison sentence. Peter Quartararo of Glen Cove was sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in prison on Friday, June 14, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Quartararo, who is 57, was a stockbroker who had previously been barred from operating as such in 2013 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Original Report - Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Long Island Broker Admits Swindling Clients Despite that, starting in July 2018,…
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
Mutant Sleepover: Request Stay At All-New X-Mansion Airbnb In Northern Westchester
Any mutants out there may be interested in requesting a stay at an all-new Airbnb in Northern Westchester inspired by an animated X-Men television series. The 4-bed, 5-bath mansion, located in New Castle, is part of Airbnb's "icons" series, which consists of locales inspired by music, films, television shows, art, sports, and more, according to the company. The company's X-Mansion is inspired by the animated Disney+ show "X-Men '97" and features show-inspired interior design and activities. Those who book a stay can sleep in one of the mansion's many X-Men-inspired dorms …
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
16-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Shooting At Central Mass Party
A 16-year-old who was shot and killed at his friend's 21st birthday party over the weekend has been identified by police. Ygor Correia, of Bellingham, was shot at the party at 333 Howard St. in Northborough on Sunday, May 12, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. Three men have been arrested and are facing weapons charges related to the shooting. They are: Wallisom Texeira Da Silva, 20, of Hyde Park, Arnoldo Nogueira Filho, 19, of Marlborough, and Pedro Desouza-Passos, 27, of Rockland. Someone at the party flagged down a Northborough police officer aro…
Brentwood, NY
Real Estate
$4.2M Pyramid House On Long Island Promises ‘Sophisticated Yet Unpretentious’ Living
This architectural spectacle isn’t for squares. Long Island’s famed “Pyramid House” – located in Fire Island Pines at 443 Sail Walk – is on the market for $4.25 million. Built in 1961 and extensively renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes, the unique abode features 2,100-square-feet of living space all nestled under its towering glass and wood pyramid walls. “This extraordinary home offers an irreplicable site, true mid-century style, unparalleled tranquility and sophisticated yet unpretentious living,” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. The interior of the famed "Pyramid …
Massapequa, NY
News
Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Long Island Broker Admits Swindling Clients
A barred investment broker from Long Island has been admitted to tricking clients into giving him hundreds of thousands of dollars, which he then used to buy luxury cars, plane tickets, and more. Peter Quartararo, age 57 of Glen Cove, pleaded guilty to his charges of grand larceny and more on Friday, Feb. 9, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. According to the charges against him, Quartararo met with six victims from July 2018 through January 2021 and told them he had access to pre-initial public offering stock (or “pre-IPO”) in companies such as Peloton, WeWork, PetCo, and Ai…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Target Shoplifter Busted With Illegal Loaded Gun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Morris County: Police
This was probably not the trip to Target they were looking for. A man from Florida was arrested in Washington Township for having illegal firearms after he and another man were initially busted for shoplifting from Target on Saturday, Feb. 3, police said on Facebook. Upon arriving at Target, police encountered two men, age 37 and 40, respectively, from Miami Gardens, officers said. After taking the subjects into custody, one man was found to be carrying a loaded illegal handgun, police said. Detectives assisted with the investigation and found the man also possessed an assault weapon…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout MD Home, Culprit Found With Meth: Police
A Maryland man has been arrested for installing hidden cameras in his brother's AirBnB, and filming a couple renting the place earlier this month, authorities said. Larry Goisse, whose brother owned the home, was charged with peeping tom, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal installation of visual surveillance in private areas, Montgomery County police said. A Texas couple renting a Dale Drive home in Silver Spring found hidden cameras in smoke detectors in the bedroom and bathroom of the house in August of last year, police said. The couple lef…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Filmed Girl Changing At Hunterdon County Kohl's, More Victims Confirmed: Prosecutor
A man previously charged with hiding a recording device in the bathroom of a New York City Airbnb was arrested for taking recordings of a girl trying on clothes in the changing room of a Hunterdon County Kohl's, authorities announced. Ron Rothman, 49, of Ringoes, became the center of an investigation on Friday, March 17 after a girl under age 13 reported a man using a cell phone to record her while she was in the changing room at Kohl's on Route 202 in Raritan Township, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. Further investigation showed the man, identified as Rothman, possessed rec…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
PA Hiking Trail Killers Captured After Hours-Long Standoff In Atlantic City AirBnB: Authorities
After a four-hour stand-off in Atlantic City, authorities say they have arrested the pair responsible for a murder on the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown early last month. Cody Reed of Norristown and Marquise Johnson of Philadelphia, both 23, were taken into custody by US Marshals and local police at an Airbnb late on Thursday, April 6, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in a release. Both men were previously named suspects in the killing of 25-year-old Daquan Tucker of Audubon, who disappeared on March 2 and was found dead some 100 feet from the river tr…
Massapequa, NY
News
$520,000 Stock Fraud Scheme Leads To Indictment For Barred NY Investment Broker: DA
A barred investment broker has been indicted on charges he stole $520,000 from six investors who believed they were investing in stocks for several high-profile companies. Long Island resident Peter Quartararo, age 57, of Glen Cove, was arraigned Thursday, March 9 on charges of grand larceny, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “This defendant allegedly tricked investors into believing they were getting in on the ground floor of high-profile companies that were going public," Donnelly said. During the "scheme" which began in July 2018 and continued through January 2021, Qua…
Wilton, CT
Lifestyle
Stay At Ex
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Guitarist Ace Frehley's Former Wilton Home, Now An Airbnb
Rock n' roll fans can now soak in the hot tub, record music, and stroll down hiking trails at the former home of Ace Frehley, the original guitarist for legendary band KISS. For $495 a night, up to nine guests can kick back in Fairfield County at the Spaceman's 6400-square-foot former residence in Wilton, according to the house's Airbnb listing. The modern style home is completed with rock n' roll decor and includes access to a 70-acre farm. The home was evaluated at $1,067,500 in 2018, according to property records. It was last sold in 2016. Frehley lived in the house in t…
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