TEXAS TERROR: ICE Asks Texas Authorities to Not Release Alien Who Brutally Murdered His Wife in Dallas

 

Francisco Mendez-Marin is accused of murdering his own wife less than a month after they were married

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Texas authorities to not release a criminal who was arrested for slitting his wife’s throat with a pocketknife in Dallas, Texas.

Francisco Mendez Marin, a 24-year-old alien from Mexico, was arrested on March 18 by Carrolton Police and currently faces a felony charge of homicide after he fatally slit his wife, 20-year-old Karla Rangel’s throat. According to local reports, the couple had been married for less than a month.

When confronted by officers, Mendez Marin had blood on his clothes and a bloody pocketknife on him.

“This depraved animal murdered his own wife just one month after they were married by brutally slitting her throat with a pocketknife. This illegal alien should have never been allowed into our country to commit this heinous murder,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “ICE requested authorities in Dallas to not release this cold-blooded killer onto the streets. Thankfully, Dallas politicians cooperate with ICE, so together we can ensure this murderer is NEVER loose in American communities.”

Francisco Mendez Marin

He is currently in the custody of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and being held in the Dallas County Jail.

Long Island Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to $160 Million Investment Fraud

 

The Defendant Defrauded More than 300 Clients, Many of Whom Lost Their Life Savings

In federal court in Central Islip, Vincent Camarda, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of A.G. Morgan Financial Advisors, LLC (AGM), pleaded guilty to securities fraud and investment advisor fraud.  The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury.  When sentenced, Camarda faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, as well as restitution of at least $160,022,836.81 and forfeiture of $6,639,498.17.

Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and James C. Barnacle, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI) announced the guilty plea.

“We will aggressively prosecute investment advisors who betray their clients’ trust and commit crimes for their own financial gain,” stated United States Attorney Nocella.  “This defendant used a series of lies to lure clients, including elderly and other vulnerable individuals, into investing with him, all while enriching himself. This guilty plea is an important step toward holding the defendant accountable for the substantial harm he has caused.”

Mr. Nocella expressed his appreciation to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), New York Regional Office, for their work on the case.

“CEO Vincent Camarda repeatedly deceived trusting clients to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars to finance extravagant purchases.  The FBI is committed to protecting investors from executives who abuse their authority to line their own pockets,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle.

According to court filings and facts presented during the plea proceeding, the defendant Vincent Camarda was the Chairman and CEO of AGM.  At the time of his fraud, Camarda had worked in the securities industry for approximately 30 years.  He was a registered investment adviser with the SEC and also held licenses as a registered representative with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).  In or about and between January 2017 and December 2024, Camarda, together with others, established several investment funds under AGM (the “Camarda Funds”).  He then engaged in a scheme to defraud his victims – clients that he owed a fiduciary duty to – in several ways.  

First, Camarda solicited funds from the victims by making material misrepresentations, both in private placement memorandums and orally, regarding the investment of their funds.  For example, he made materially false representations regarding the risk profile of the investments.  Camarda falsely represented, in sum and substance, that investments in the Camarda Funds were “safe” or “low-risk,” when, in fact, they were not.  Camarda also misrepresented the diversification of the investments to induce the victims to invest.  These misrepresentations were designed to mislead investors into believing that their investments were safer than they actually were.  In addition, Camarda failed to disclose material conflicts of interest in connection with the investments made through the Camarda Funds.  For example, although Camarda invested the victims’ funds in a single mining business, Camarda never disclosed to the victims that he received compensation from that business.  Likewise, although Camarda invested the victims’ funds in a single food service business, Camarda did not disclose to the victims that he had a familial relationship with an individual involved in the business’s operation or that he served as the President of that business.

Separately, Camarda also misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars of the victims’ investments in the Camarda Funds and for his personal benefit.  Rather than investing those funds as promised, Camarda diverted them to himself through wire transfers.  Among other things, Camarda used these stolen funds to pay for personal expenses and luxury items, including plastic surgery, travel, jewelry and luxury goods.  For example, one victim wired over $700,000 to Camarda, who then, after investing approximately $370,000 in the high-risk mining operation, misappropriated the other approximately $400,000 for himself, using the money to, among other things, pay off personal credit card bills.

Wave Hill Weekly Events (Apr 9 – Apr 16) | Springing into the Season: Arts, Wellness, & More!

Electric pools of blue are in full swing at the garden with glory-of-the-snow gracing our grounds. Stop by and admire them up close before they fade. This is only the appetizer of spring with many more treats to come. Follow your nose to our fragrant magnolias, cherry, blossoms, and paper bush as the season takes off!

Nature & Wellness

Spring Birding

Sun, Apr 12, 9:30AM – 11:00AM    

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring! Explore the gardens with naturalist Gabriel Willow to look for resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season. 

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00PM – 1:30PM    

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.

Art

Winter Workspace Open Studios

Sat, Apr 11, 12:30PM  –  3:30PM    

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

During this Open Studios event, meet the artists participating in Session Two of the Winter Workspace and see what they've been working on over the last six weeks. Visitors can learn about the artists' practice, sources, and materials. Explore each artist studio, see new and in-process work inspired by Wave Hill and created on site, and meet other art-lovers.   

Atom Moore: Second Nature

March 24  –  July 12 | All Day    

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Still life and product photographer Atom Moore has built a career in macro photography, taking extreme close-ups of small subjects to capture the minute details that are typically missed by the unaided eye. Through this project of closely observing the garden with his camera, discover how Moore captures evidence of nature’s deep design and constant transformation.

Family

Family Art Project: Turtle Friends

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00AM – 1:00PM  

Sun, Apr 12, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.  

As turtles wake up from their winter rest, let’s learn about their fascinating lives. Discover why turtle shells have such diverse shapes, sizes, and patterns. Then, craft your own shell backpack.   

Kids on the Move! Spring Awakening

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00PM – 2:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Wander the grounds with guest educator Corinne Flax to find early signs of spring as you stretch and move through the gardens. Connect with nature and feel the world waking around you, then wake up your own body with yoga-based poses and games. 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–5:30PM, Thursday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.  

Weekly News from State Senator Gustavo Rivera!

 

Senator Rivera wants to wish everyone a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday. May this day of hope and renewal bring peace and reflection to you and your loved ones. Happy Easter!

Senator Rivera wants to wish all Jewish New Yorkers across our State as they observe the 8-day celebration of Passover. He hopes you have a peaceful Seder surrounded by your loved ones. Chag Pesach Same

Last weekend, Senator Rivera stood alongside members of the Northwest Bronx Indivisible community and local leaders at one of the Bronx-wide No Kings rallies, held at the Lou Gehrig Plaza near Yankee Stadium. At this rally, two Community Outreach Liaisons from the Senator’s office were also present handing out know your rights cards and whistles. The Senator's Liaisons visit small businesses across the district to equip their employers and customers with Know Your Rights information and other protective resources.

Across the nation, we saw historic demonstrations and rallies this past weekend. Millions of people stood against fascism and the oligarchs who work tirelessly to deplete federal funding and benefits from working class and low income communities. Everyone at these rallies stood together for our constitution and democracy for generations to come.

In Albany, Senator Rivera will work diligently alongside his colleagues to pass a budget that includes measures and funding to protect and honor our communities. This includes legislation such as the New York For All Act (S.2235), which would help protect our citizens from law enforcement agents acting as federal immigration officers.

SENATOR RIVERA JOINS U.S. SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS AND NYC-DSA AT LEHMAN COLLEGE FOR 'TAX THE RICH' RALLY

Last Sunday, Senator Rivera joined U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, Bronx delegates, and colleagues at the Tax The Rich rally hosted by the NYC- Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) at Lehman College.

During the event, Senator Rivera gave opening remarks to welcome everyone to the Bronx and set the tone for a program focused on fighting for our neighbors and addressing the needs of our communities. He emphasized the 450,000 people who are set to lose health insurance under H.R.1 by the end of the year. He also amplified what New Yorkers across the state are calling for: Tax The Rich!

Senator Rivera is currently pushing his Capital Gains bill (S.1439), which would fairly tax long-term capital gains for the top 1% and serve as a key component in funding universal childcare in New York State. He is also a proud supporter of the Invest in Our New York (IONY) campaign, a series of proposals designed in a way that would make billionaires and corporations pay their fair share.

This week, Senator Rivera alongside Assemblymember Amy Paulin introduced a bill (S.9589) to provide affordable coverage options to the approximately 450,000 lawfully present immigrant populations and working families who are on the verge of losing their insurance access due to HR1.

Because the Governor’s budget anticipated the 1332 waiver unwind would not be approved, the Executive budget spent $2.4 billion to account for the hundreds of thousands of individuals moving to the Medicaid program. However, since the waiver was approved, it frees up this funding that can be now spent to provide coverage to these New Yorkers.

The bill would:

• create a state funded premium assistance program to replace lost federal subsidies for New Yorkers who will lose access because of HR1. This would be for lawfully present immigrants with income between 250-400% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

• direct the state to continue to offer Essential Plan coverage to lawfully present immigrants with incomes between 133-200% of the FPL. this would cover New Yorkers under the programs, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and PRUCOL (permanently residing under color of law) populations.

• direct the state to continue to offer the Essential Plan coverage for 444,000 working families who were kicked off the program and have incomes between 200%-250% FPL. 

Our healthcare system is an ecosystem that depends on every New Yorker having healthcare access. If we don't take action, most of these New Yorkers will lose coverage in three months.

Senator Rivera strongly believes that the Executive and the Legislature need to coalesce around some real solutions like this bill and advance them to support our communities in this time of need.

SENATOR RIVERA JOINS LAWMAKERS URGING 'NEW YORK FOR ALL' IN FINAL BUDGET

This week, Senator Rivera joined his colleagues urging the Executive and legislative leadership to include the New York For All Act (S.2235A) in the final budget. We must act now to prohibit New York state and local agencies from cooperating with ICE.

We cannot allow our State to be complicit in the trump administration’s lawless deportation squad that is kidnapping and murdering people. It's time to stand up and protect our neighbors!

This week, Senator Rivera spoke with Susan Arbetter about his new bill that would provide affordable coverage options to almost 450,000 lawfully present immigrants and working families who will get kicked off of the Essential Plan this July. HR1 gave the ultrawealthy a huge tax break and gutted affordable health coverage options, so it is now the State’s responsibility to give working families some relief. Watch the entire interview here.

NYC JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Working for the City of New York offers rewarding career opportunities serving our communities. With over 80 city agencies and thousands of job types, there is something for everyone in city government. This newsletter by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), provides updates about job opportunities, upcoming civil service exams, available internships and fellowships, and career events.

DCAS helps support the recruiting and hiring needs for city government. Our Office of Citywide Recruitment partners with educational institutions and community-based organizations across the five boroughs to share information about city government jobs and the civil service examination process. Our NYC Jobs Newsletter will provide you with the news and information you need to take the next step in your career.

Upcoming Events

Please join us for our DCAS upcoming events. Select events based on your career interests, education, and experience.

NYC Government Careers: Civil Service 101 Information Session    Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Virtual event, online via Microsoft Teams.  Learn how you can work for the City of New York, build a fulfilling career, and go to work with purpose every day. This information session will tell you everything you need to know to find the opportunities aligned with your career goals - whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional. We'll cover the civil service system, civil service exams, and the applications process.  Register here. NYC Government Careers: Civil Service 101 Information Session  Thursday, April 9, 2026. 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hybrid event, 1 Centre Street, North Mezzanine, New York, NY 10007 and online via Microsoft Teams.  Learn how you can work for the City of New York, build a fulfilling career, and go to work with purpose every day. This information session will tell you everything you need to know to find the opportunities aligned with your career goals - whether you are entry-level or an experienced professional. We'll cover the civil service system, civil service exams, and the applications process.  Register here.