QUEENS, NY — A Queens man has been charged with grand larceny and burglary for stealing a safe containing a Torah scroll from a Far Rockaway yeshiva in May, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced.

The defendant, Saul Colon, 37, of Parsons Boulevard in Flushing, is accused of breaking into the Siach Yitzchok School at 1045 Beach 9th Street with an accomplice. The pair allegedly stole a locked safe containing the sacred Torah scroll, which has immense religious significance and is considered irreplaceable by the Jewish community.

District Attorney Katz emphasized the seriousness of the crime, stating, “This defendant and an accomplice are alleged to have broken into a religious school and acted with profound disrespect to the Jewish community by stealing a sacred Torah scroll. To the yeshiva, this Torah was invaluable and could never be replaced. My office and the NYPD never gave up on this case, and several months later, we arrested one of the suspects and were able to recover the Torah.”

Colon was arraigned before Queens Supreme Court Judge Karen Gopee on charges of second-degree grand larceny, third-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 7.5 to 15 years in prison. Judge Gopee ordered Colon to appear in court on September 19.

According to the indictment, the incident occurred on May 7, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Video surveillance footage shows Colon and another man, who is still at large, arriving at the school in a Ford Taurus. The two suspects used a hand truck to remove the safe from the school office, loaded it into their vehicle and left the area. The theft was discovered several hours later by a school administrator, sparking a police investigation.

After a months-long investigation, the NYPD arrested Colon in August and found the safe in a wooded area near the Van Wyck Expressway in Kew Gardens Hills. Although the Torah scroll was damaged by water, it was recovered and returned to the family who had originally donated it to the school.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities are asking anyone with information on the second suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

The investigation was led by Detective James Essig Jr. of the NYPD’s Queens Major Case Squad Division.

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NEWARK, NJ – McDonald’s is launching a new Collector’s Meal, offering fans the chance to relive memories with six limited-edition collectible cups. The limited-time meal is designed to celebrate many customers’ nostalgic connection to McDonald’s collectibles, from Happy Meal toys to exclusive merchandise.

The designs of the six collectible cups are inspired by classic McDonald’s memorabilia, including the 1988 Cowpoke McNugget Buddy and the 1993 McDonald’s Dragster.

These mugs offer a new take on popular items such as the Hello Kitty Crew Keychain, Barbie™ & Hot Wheels™,

Beanie Babies, Coca-Cola collaborations and cult films like Shrek, Jurassic Park and Minions. A special McDonald’s cup features fan favorites like the Grimace Glass and Boo Buckets.

Morgan Flatley, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s, was excited about the launch and said:

“These new collectible mugs commemorate some of our most memorable designs and global collaborations over the years, allowing longtime fans to relive precious moments and helping a new generation create their own lasting memories.”

The Collector’s Meal is available throughout the day, giving fans flexibility in choosing when they want to expand their collection.

Each meal includes a collectible cup and offers a choice of menu items. During breakfast hours, customers can enjoy a Sausage McMuffin with egg sandwich, hash brown and hot coffee.

During the rest of the day, you can choose from 10 Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac sandwich, served with world-famous French fries and a soft drink.

This new offering allows McDonald’s fans to continue to expand their collection while creating new memories with every meal.

New York, NY — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of investors who suffered losses due to alleged securities fraud by Humana between July 27, 2022, and January 24, 2024. The firm is seeking damages for those affected during that period.

The lawsuit alleges that Humana’s leadership made false or misleading statements, particularly by downplaying the impact of increased medical costs on the company’s adjusted earnings per share, which it said were due to pent-up demand for medical services that led to higher utilization rates and spending than the company had previously promised.

Investors who suffered financial losses during the specified period have until August 2 to ask the court to serve as lead plaintiff in the case. It is not necessary to serve as lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery.

Levi & Korsinsky, a firm known for its success in securities litigation, provides representation without out-of-pocket costs or fees. The firm has a long track record of obtaining substantial settlements for shareholders and is considered one of the leading securities litigation firms in the United States.

For further information, investors may contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email: [email protected] or call (212) 363-7500.