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A Nelson County man and woman were sentenced to federal prison on June 10, 2026, after being convicted of multiple fentanyl and cocaine trafficking offenses following a five-day jury trial in September 2025.
U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott of the DEA Louisville Field Division, and Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson of the FBI Louisville Field Office made the announcement.
According to court documents, Neal Scott Stone, 50, was sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. Additionally, Stone was on federal supervised release at the time of the offenses. He was sentenced to an additional 3-year term of imprisonment for violating the terms of supervised release, 18 months of which was ordered to run consecutively with the 30-year sentence, for a total combined sentence of 31.5 years. Stone was also ordered to pay a $40,000 fine.
Keely Logsdon, 42, was sentenced to 10 years, followed by 6 years of supervised release.
Between August of 2022 and June of 2023, Stone and Logsdon, both of Bardstown, conspired with each other and others to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine. Additionally, Stone and Logsdon, aided and abetted by each other, distributed cocaine and/or fentanyl on eight separate occasions. During the conspiracy, Stone was an over-the-road truck driver, who obtained cocaine and fentanyl from the southwest border of the United States and Mexico and transported the substances back to the Bardstown area for distribution. The jury also found that Stone had previously been convicted of the following serious drug felonies, which resulted in enhanced penalties.
On May 27, 2008, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Stone was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
On April 20, 2015, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Stone was convicted of attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute heroin, distribution of heroin, and possession with intent to distribute heroin.
United States Attorney Kyle Bumgarner stated, “Neal Stone has lived a life of crime, with a callous disregard for his community. Despite the opportunity to learn from three prior federal drug trafficking convictions, Stone directly transported significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine from the Mexican border into Bardstown, Kentucky. There’s no telling how many lethal doses of deadly poison he ultimately brought into our Commonwealth. At 50 years old, this 31 1/2-year sentence in the federal penitentiary all but assures Stone will never harm Kentuckians again. I am proud of the investigative work by first class DEA Agents, and the prosecutorial effort of AUSA Frank Dahl, who are at the forefront of fighting the narcotics epidemic plaguing our state.”
“Drug traffickers like Stone and Logsdon have no regard for human life and should expect nothing less than to feel the full weight of our justice system for their crimes,” said Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott, head of DEA’s Louisville Field Division. “I’m very proud of the work done by our special agents and all our law enforcement partners to ensure these individuals are put away for a very long time.”
There is no parole in the federal system.
The DEA and FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, IRS Criminal Investigation, the Kentucky State Police, the Louisville Metro Police Department, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant United States Attorneys Frank Dahl and Amy Sullivan prosecuted the case with assistance from paralegal Adela Alic.
This prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal cartels, foreign gangs, transnational criminal organizations, and human smuggling and trafficking rings operating in the United States and abroad. Through historic interagency collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the full spectrum of crimes committed by these organizations, which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places special emphasis on investigating and prosecuting those engaged in child trafficking or other crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Louisville comprises agents and officers from FBI, HSI, DEA, ATF, and IRS, with the prosecution being led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky.
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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the 40th anniversary of the Upstate Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan of Greater Rochester. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) stands with partners across the state to shine a light on elder abuse. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and report abuse—including scams and financial fraud—so we can protect older New Yorkers together.
NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen said, “The World Health Organization estimates that only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported. Additionally, financial fraud and scams targeting older adults continue to rise, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. It’s essential for family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers to recognize the signs of abuse, have open conversations with loved ones, and take advantage of the many resources available in New York State to prevent abuse, report concerns, and support victims.”
Forms of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse takes several forms: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; financial exploitation; and neglect (including self-neglect). Elder abuse is not always easily recognized. Older adults who are socially isolated are at increased risk for elder abuse, and NYSOFA offers many resources to help overcome this root cause, including socialization programs available through local county Offices for the Aging and digital tools to help connect older adults.
Identifying Elder Abuse
An older adult could be a victim of elder abuse if they:
Reporting Elder Abuse
Programs to Combat Elder Abuse
NYSOFA, in partnership with Lifespan of Greater Rochester and its contractors, provides a statewide Elder Abuse Education and Outreach Program (EAEOP) for older adults, their families and caregivers.
NYSOFA has also pioneered the use of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) to intervene in cases of elder abuse through the Elder Abuse E-MDT Initiative. E-MDTs, now in every region of the state, convene local agencies in individual counties working together to help address cases of elder abuse. From 2014 to 2025, E-MDT interventions led to a reported $7.8 million in restitution in financial exploitation cases. Of this, $2.7 million was reported returned to the victims. To learn more, visit the E-MDT Initiative website. You can also read NYSOFA's report on the E-MDT model to learn more about program outcomes.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden said, “As a society, elders are to be cherished and protected, so we must all do our part to prevent undetected or unreported reports of elder abuse and exploitation. OCFS applauds NYSOFA and its partners for prioritizing the prevention of abuse and exploitation, as well as encouraging our older adults and upstanders to break the silence and report suspected abuse. Through OCFS’ Adult Protective Services division, we stand ready to combat elder maltreatment and ask the community to please call the New York State Adult Services Helpline or law enforcement should you suspect abuse. Please also visit our Adult Protective Services webpages for additional information.”
Ann Marie Cook, President and CEO of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, said, “Elder abuse is an injustice which erodes the safety and dignity of older people. It also thrives in silence. As people live longer, as people become more isolated, and as frailty and vulnerability increase, there is a great potential for abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. In New York State, the silence is over. Our shared goal is to help older adults in New York State live fulfilling lives free of abuse, mistreatment and exploitation.”
Association on Aging in New York Executive Director Rebecca Preve said, “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to learn how to identify and intervene on behalf of vulnerable individuals who are at risk or have experienced elder abuse. Tragically, incidences of elder abuse are underreported, under-prosecuted, and are silently affecting the lives of our most vulnerable. This day marks an opportunity for society to take meaningful action to reduce incidence and promote awareness of elder abuse. We proudly join NYSOFA and the aging services network in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Eric Jacobsen, Elder Abuse and E-MDT Program Coordinator at NYSOFA, said, “Abuse, exploitation, and scams are found in all communities and impact every age, race, ethnic/cultural background, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation. We must all be aware of the warning signs and be vigilant, not only for ourselves but also for those we care about and interact with. If you feel that something is not right, it probably isn’t. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the resources New York State has made available.”
Scam Resources
Financial exploitation – including scams and other fraud tactics that target older adults – is the most common form of elder abuse. The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that fraud cost victims 60 and older $7.7 billion in 2025.
NYSOFA's Don't Get Scammed: A Comprehensive Guide for Avoiding Fraud and Theft provides tips, resources and more to help older adults avoid scams. Please also watch and share NYSOFA's series of videos on some of the most common scams targeting older adults. As part of the New York State Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul has tasked NYSOFA with developing additional scams-prevention resources, which will include a forthcoming video series on some of the most common scams, how to prevent them, warning signs, trusted tools to prevent scams, and where to turn for help. Among these trusted tools and resources, vetted and endorsed by NYSOFA, are:
NYSOFA has partnered with GetSetUp, an online health and wellness learning community, to feature online classes specifically for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), including Elder Abuse Awareness: Understanding the Different Types of Abuse, Recognizing the Signs of Elder Abuse, and How to Spot and Prevent Elder Financial Abuse. In addition to these classes, the June series Stronger Together This June includes classes honoring Pride Month, Men’s Health Month, and National Safety Month, while also recognizing meaningful moments like Juneteenth (June 19), Father’s Day (June 21), and International Yoga Day (June 21). Join GetSetUp for classes and conversations focused on wellness, identity, safety, and community. These special classes are among hundreds available for older adults to meet with their peers for online learning and social connectedness.
Other Resources
The Division of Consumer Protection can help victims of scams and fraud. It also offers consumer prevention and education information. For more information, call 1-800-697-1220. The New York State Office of Victim Services may be able to help crime victims with medical bills, counseling expenses, lost wages, and other types of assistance. The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides a directory of programs that includes residential services and/or assistance, information, referral, counseling, advocacy, community education and outreach services. These and other resources can be found at https://aging.ny.gov/elder-

Fischer Senior Apartments, a nine-story residential building, has opened at 97 West 169th Street in Highbridge, The Bronx. Designed by Shakespeare Gordon Vlado Architects and developed by West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH), the structure yields 105 units. Twenty-five apartments are dedicated to affordable housing and 59 are reserved for formerly homeless adults. The property is located between Nelson and Shakespeare Avenues.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 9, and was attended by Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga-Landaverde; Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson; Council Member Althea Stevens; Commissioner of the NYC Department for the Aging Lisa Scott-McKenzie; Senior Assistant Vice President at NYC Health + Hospitals Leora Jontef; Assistant Director of the Bureau of Housing & Support Services Brenda McAteer; East Region Managing Director of National Equity Fund, Emily Chen; leaders from West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing; and Fischer Senior Apartments residents.
The development is part of the HPD Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program and all units will be reserved for households 55 and older making less than 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). Units are equipped with intercoms and air conditioning. Tenants will be responsible to pay for electricity including electric stove.
Amenities include pet-friendly policies, a shared laundry room, elevator, on-site resident manager, community center, recreation room, senior center, and an outdoor terrace.
The development replaces a formerly vacant lot.
The opening of the senior housing development also coincides with WSFSSH’s innovative Enhanced Care pilot program, created in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals’ Housing for Health initiative. The Enhanced Care pilot program provides permanent housing for older adults served by NYC Health + Hospitals experiencing homelessness and requiring personal care services in order to live independently. With the goal of breaking the emergency-room-to-street cycle, these tenants are offered home health aides in addition to on-site healthcare coordination and wraparound services.
The nearest subway from the ground-up development is the 4 train at the 170th Street station to the east along Jerome Avenue.
A directory of 80 organizations and services that serve the needs of NYC’s LGBTQIA+ community amid national threats to basic rights
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine has published his 2026 LGBTQIA+ Guide, an up-to-date directory of 80 organizations and services designed to address the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual individuals in the city. The Comptroller released the updated resource while hosting a celebratory Pride Breakfast yesterday morning. The guide reflects the Office’s ongoing commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities across the city, providing access to essential services and inclusive spaces for all.
“As the LGBTQIA+ community faces growing threats, especially our trans brothers and sisters, it is imperative New York City remains dedicated to ensuring access to essential services, affirming healthcare, legal protections, and inclusive spaces for all,” said Comptroller Levine. “This Pride Month, I am proud to introduce the 2026 Edition of the LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide, reaffirming my office’s commitment of support to these communities across the city. I encourage everyone to share it with colleagues, friends, family members, and neighbors.”
The latest installment of the annual LGBTQIA+ Guide includes organizations providing lifesaving support, advocating for justice, and creating spaces where people can live openly and authentically. Their work strengthens our city and embodies the values of equity, inclusion, and community care and the Comptroller’s Office is proud to support and amplify their efforts.
This Pride Month also comes as attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights, particularly the rights of transgender and nonbinary people, continue to shape the national landscape. Efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care, limit protections for transgender youth, censor LGBTQIA+ voices in schools and public institutions, and undermine anti-discrimination safeguards have created uncertainty and fear for many members of our community.
As the birthplace of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement and home to one of the largest such populations in the world, New York City has a responsibility to defend the dignity, safety, and humanity of all LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and reject efforts to marginalize or erase any member of our community.
You can view the Comptroller’s 2026 LGBTQIA+ guide by clicking here: https://comptroller.nyc.gov/services/for-the-public/lgbtq-guide/

50 Actions Across 22 Agencies To Modify or Eliminate Regulations and Policies Following Call for Recommendations Last Fall
Reforms will Save New Yorkers Tens of Millions of Dollars a Year in Fees and Costs and Over 1 Million Hours a Year of Time; Over 1.5 Million New Yorkers Expected to Benefit
EXPRESS NY Public Submission Portal Received Nearly 4,000 Proposals From New Yorkers To Make Government Work Better; Further Reform Actions Will be Implemented Later This Year
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the first series of state actions to improve government service delivery through her EXPRESS NY initiative, with 50 actions being taken across 22 state agencies. All told, these actions are projected to save New Yorkers tens of millions of dollars in unnecessary fees and compliance costs and over one million hours of time spent navigating the regulatory process. Over 1.5 million New Yorkers are expected to benefit from these actions across all walks of life, from barbers renewing occupational licenses, healthcare workers completing burdensome paperwork, to recreational hunters who have leashed tracking dogs.
“The purpose of government should be to work for the people, not against them, and every New Yorker can agree that bureaucratic obstacles stand in the way, wasting time and money,” Governor Hochul said. “After hearing directly from New Yorkers, we’re cutting red tape, making it easier to build housing and infrastructure, access healthcare, and cut down on burdensome fees and paperwork — delivering a more efficient government for every New Yorker.”
This first wave of regulatory reforms comes after the Governor issued a call for recommendations across all state agencies last fall. Each state agency was asked to recommend regulations or rules that could be eliminated or modified to improve the delivery of government services. These first 50 actions were generated from that list following months of coordinated review and assessment across government. In addition, Governor Hochul put out a call for New Yorkers across the state to submit their own regulatory reform ideas earlier this year. The state’s EXPRESS NY portal received an overwhelming response, with nearly 4,000 proposals from all 62 of New York’s Counties. State officials are now carefully reviewing these suggestions, which will inform further regulatory reform actions to be taken later this year.
These initial regulatory reform actions are broken down into four major categories: saving New Yorkers time, saving New Yorkers money, increasing access to services, and rescinding outdated regulations and policies.
Saving New Yorkers Time
Savings New Yorkers Money
Increasing Access to Services
Rescinding Outdated Regulations and Policies
It was a hot but dry Saturday afternoon for the Bronx Community Board 11 Juneteenth event, but there seemed to be some things that were missing from the three previous Juneteenth events. The only CB 11 members were the chair of CB 11 and the president of the coop where the event was held who stayed for the entire event. One other member of CB 11 stopped in for a short while. Elected officials on hand included City Councilwoman Shirley Aldebol, State Senators Gustavo Rivera and Nathalia Fernandez, and Bronx District Attorney Clark who said the Bronx Borough President was coming from out of town. Several of the elected officials listed as sponsors who did not attend were Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, Assemblyman Zaccaro, and City Council members Feliz and Riley as some have in past CB 11 Juneteenth events.
The emcee for the CB 11 Juneteenth event was Jose Rivera of X-Tremifiezent who introduced the Straight Outta Coop-City dancers who performed two dances. There was a speech by a local pastor, children recited Juneteenth poems, the elected officials on hand spoke one by one, with Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark giving the best performance along with her speech. There was also a karate demonstration showing off moves and board breaking by the students, and then some more poems about Juneteenth, and a singer who sang for about twenty minutes. After three community awards were presented food was served.
Parade along the Canyon of Heroes and ceremony at City Hall will take place on Thursday, June 18
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced additional details and media credentialing information for the City’s celebration of the New York Knicks’ 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) championship.
Ticker-Tape Parade Kickoff
The ticker-tape parade is scheduled to start at 10 AM by Battery Park and travel north along Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes before concluding at City Hall.
City Hall Ceremony
Immediately following the parade, Mayor Mamdani will host a championship celebration and Key to the City ceremony on the City Hall Plaza.