Niv Alexander is an Israeli-American with a diverse educational background, including degrees in communication and English literature. Formerly a journalist, he currently works in business development for Kent Security Services, a company founded by his parents. Niv is married to Cassie Arison, and they reside in New York City, actively participating in various cultural events.
Ohad Fisherman biography: 20 things about Miami Beach, Florida real estate broker
Ohad Fisherman is an Israel-American real estate broker based in Miami Beach, originally from Tel Aviv. He founded the luxury hummus brand Hummus Joonam and worked at Prudential Douglas Elliman. Fisherman has faced allegations of sexual assault. He speaks English and Hebrew, and has extensive experience in real estate.
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Alon Alexander biography: 25 things about New York Law School alum born in Miami Beach, Florida
Alon Alexander, an Israeli-American entrepreneur, co-founded Kent Security Services with his family. In 2024, he faced serious allegations of sexual assault, alongside his twin brother Oren and older brother Tal. Alon, a University of Maryland and New York Law School graduate, has denied the accusations. He turned 37 in July 2024.
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Tal Alexander biography: 20 things about New York real estate agent
Tal Alexander is an Israeli-American real estate agent based in New York. He studied marketing at Hofstra University and co-founded The Alexander Team. In 2024, he faced accusations of sexual assault alongside his brothers. He has worked on notable luxury real estate transactions and co-founded his own firm, OFFICIAL, in 2022.
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13 things about Ames, Iowa native Brian Thompson
Brian Robert "B.T." Thompson, an accomplished American CPA and businessman, served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Born in Ames, Iowa, he had a distinguished educational background and held various leadership roles within UHC and UnitedHealth Group. Tragically, he was fatally shot during an investor conference in New York City on December 4, 2024.
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Las Vegas, Nevada’s Mykalai Kontilai ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution
Mykalai Kontilai, formerly Michael Contile, defrauded investors out of $23 million through misleading claims about his company, Collector’s Coffee Inc. He misappropriated $6.1 million for personal use. Investigated by the SEC, he fled to Russia but was arrested in Germany in 2023. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and received a 51-month prison sentence.
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How New York’s Victor Valdez served as courier for grandparent scam based in Dominican Republic
Victor Valdez, a 40-year-old from the Bronx, was a courier in a scam targeting elderly individuals, operating from Dominican Republic call centers. Between August 2020 and August 2021, he reportedly attempted to collect large sums from victims. Valdez pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and will be sentenced on April 9, 2025.
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Candace Owens biography: 18 things about New York City native
Candace Owens, born in New York City, is a conservative commentator known for her criticism of feminism and the Black Lives Matter movement. Raised by her grandparents after her parents' divorce, she shifted from liberal views to supporting the Republican Party. Owens founded Blexit and has been recognized by Trump and West. She has faced controversy regarding her past and political transformations.
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Manhattan, New York City’s Henry Yau charged with identity theft conspiracy
Henry Yau, a former supervisory deportation officer for ICE, was arrested for improperly sharing confidential government information, benefiting 28 individuals. Meanwhile, Tommy Lin, a former NYC mayor's office director, was involved in a bank fraud conspiracy and arrested for identity theft and fraud charges. Both cases highlight serious misconduct.
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10 things about US Army veteran Walter Schnackenberg from Brooklyn, New York City
Walter Martin Schnackenberg, born in Brooklyn, New York, was a U.S. Army veteran and longtime General Electric employee. He married Mary Lou, with whom he had four children. Schnackenberg passed away in 2009 at age 76. He enjoyed traveling, had eight grandchildren, and was active in the Republican National Committee.
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