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Superintendent Convicted of Stealing $350K from Elderly Tenant

1/16/2026

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Rosalind Hernandez, a Manhattan apartment superintendent, was convicted of second- and third-degree larceny for taking $350,000 from 101-year-old Antonio Ruas.
The verdict followed Ruas's testimony that Hernandez exploited his trust and age after she gained power of attorney in 2023 following a near-fatal fall.
Hernandez used Ruas's funds for purchases instead of managing his affairs, and she faces 15 years in prison, with sentencing set for March 11, 2026.

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Story summary

Rosalind Hernandez, a Manhattan apartment superintendent, was convicted of second- and third-degree larceny for taking $350,000 from 101-year-old Antonio Ruas.
The verdict followed Ruas's testimony that Hernandez exploited his trust and age after she gained power of attorney in 2023 following a near-fatal fall.
Hernandez used Ruas's funds for purchases instead of managing his affairs, and she faces 15 years in prison, with sentencing set for March 11, 2026.