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Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove Broker Admits Swindling Clients Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove Broker Admits Swindling Clients
Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Glen Cove 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…
Peloton Instructor, Fort Lee Native, Insults Director's Movie- With Him In The Class Peloton Instructor, Fort Lee Native, Insults Director's Movie- With Him In The Class
Peloton Instructor, Fort Lee Native, Insults Director's Movie- With Him In The Class You never know who might be in your Peloton class. A Peloton instructor from Bergen County found that out the hard way. Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director of "Oppenheimer" and "The Dark Knight", revealed he was taking a Peloton class when Jenn Sherman, the instructor, started opining about his 2020 film "Tenet." "Did anyone see this?" Sherman, a Fort Lee native who graduated from Fort Lee High School, said. "That's a couple hours of my life, I'll never get back again." In a video on Instagram, Sherman said she was initially thrilled to find out Nolan knew who she was, until she foun…
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In Northvale Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In Northvale
Meet Celebrity Fitness Guru Cody Rigsby In Northvale Cody Rigsby, a former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and Peloton superstar, is coming to Bergen County for a book signing. Rigsby will be signing copies of his new book, "XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness Hardcover" on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, which is dedicated to Britney Jean Spears, Rigsby chronicles his journey growing up gay and poor in North Carolina to moving to New York, where he went from a dancer struggling to get by to becoming a fitness icon, according to a syn…
2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled 2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled
2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled Millions of Peloton users are being instructed to hit the brakes and exercise elsewhere due to faulty seats that could create a safety concern. Peloton announced a recall of approximately 2.2 million bikes that have seat post assemblies that can break during use, posing a fall and injury hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, there have been 35 reports of the seat post breaking, including 13 reports of injuries that ranged from a fractured wrist, to lacerations and bruises due to people falling. The recalled bikes have the model number “PL01,” and the …
'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported 'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported
'Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported A recall has been issued for 2.2 million exercise bikes until they can be repaired following multiple reports of injuries. The seat post assembly of the Peloton Bike Model PL01 can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed. The bike measures 4 feet long, and 2 feet wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up…
Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: DA Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: DA
Barred Glen Cove Investment Broker Indicted for $520K Stock Fraud: 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…
Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs
Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs Peloton has announced plans to shut down some of its facilities and lay off thousands of employees, including some workers in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the exercise equipment company announced plans to restructure and let go of a total of 2,800 employees globally. CEO John Foley also announced plans to step down. As part of the restructuring, the facility located in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon will shut down, causing 75 employees to lose their jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice posted on Feb. 8. The facility is located…
Amazon To Open Another '4-Star' Store In NJ Amazon To Open Another '4-Star' Store In NJ
Amazon To Open Another '4-Star' Store In NJ An "Amazon 4-star" store is slated to open at the Cherry Hill Mall in early 2022, making it the third store of its kind in New Jersey. The brick-and-mortar version of the online retailer is a store where customers can purchase items that have been rated four stars and higher on Amazon.com. Amazon 4-star -- which carries the retailer's most popular and highly-rated products -- has two other locations in New Jersey: One in Wayne at the Willowbrook Mall and another in East Rutherford at the American Dream Mall.  Warby Parker is also planning to open a store at the Cherry Hill Mall around the…
Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says
Barred Nassau County Investment Broker Accused Of Stealing $80K, DA Says A Long Island man was arraigned after he was accused of stealing more than $80,000 from people who believed they were investing in shares of Petco, DoorDash, and Airbnb. Peter Quartararo, age 56, of Glen Cove, was arraigned on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and charged with second-degree and third-degree grand larceny, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith. He is set to appear in court again on Wednesday, Oct. 20. In August of last year, Quartararo allegedly introduced himself to the first victim, claiming to possess pre-initial public offering shares of DoorDash and offe…
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton recalled all of its treadmill machines Wednesday. The popular exercise equipment company issued an apology for not acting faster on reports of nearly 72 injuries and the death of a 6-year-old child, who was pulled under the rear of a treadmill. Of the 72 injuries, 29 were to children such as second- and third-degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Peloton CEO John Foley called the decision to recall both the Tread+ and Peloton Tread the "right thing to do." "I want to be clear... We should have engaged more p…
Modern Design And Amenities Meet Outdoor Recreation At VUE New Canaan Modern Design And Amenities Meet Outdoor Recreation At VUE New Canaan
Modern Design And Amenities Meet Outdoor Recreation At VUE New Canaan In the heart of New Canaan, the VUE, a newly developed luxury condominium community, sets a new standard of sophisticated living with modern design elements and state-of-the-art amenities. Half of the complex is dedicated to green space, including a relaxing Zen garden and a natural playscape for children.VUE New Canaan The VUE’s distinctive single-floor residences, which offer a variety of one- to four-bedroom floor plans, range from 875 to 2,930 square feet of luxurious living. High ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, and private balconies accent each light-filled home…
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says
Long Island Broker, Business Partner Charged For Alleged $436K Fraud Scheme, DA Says A barred investment broker from Long Island and his business partner are facing charges for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from investors who thought they were getting in on the ground floor of major upcoming companies. Glen Cove resident Peter Quartararo, the barred broker, and his partner, Paul Casella, of East Meadow, were arraigned on Tuesday, April 27 for allegedly stealing $436,000 from four investors to live a life of luxury, the District Attorney's Office announced. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that the investors believed they were invest…
Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device
Feds Issue Urgent Warning On Popular Home Exercise Device Reports of children and pets getting trapped under a popular home exercise device have prompted an urgent warning from a federal agency. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert about the danger of the popular, 450-pound Peloton Tread+ exercise machine following what it said were "multiple incidents," including one death. Of the 39 total incidents, 24 involved children, with the one fatality a child. The commission said that "public health and safety requires this notice to warn the public quickly of the hazard." The urgent warning comes less than a month after Peloton itse…