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FILE —In this Dec. 1, 2020 file photo, New York City Sheriff's deputies stand outside Mac's Public House after co-owner Danny Presti was arrested, in the Staten Island borough of New York. A crackdown on COVID-19 restriction violators has drawn attention to a sheriff in New York City few knew existed. Sheriff Joseph Fucito has worn the badge for the past six years in a civil-enforcement post that hasn’t carried the notoriety of his counterparts with roots in Wild West folklore. (Steve White via AP, File)

New sheriff in NYC? No, but pandemic lifts obscurity of one

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Mac's Public House co-owner Danny Presti is taken away in handcuffs after being arrested by New York City sheriff's deputies, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in the Staten Island borough of New York. Presti, who was providing indoor service in defiance of coronavirus restrictions, was arrested after a sting in which plainclothes officers went inside and ordered food and beverages. (Steve White via AP)

Sheriff: Defiant NYC bar owner struck deputy with his car

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Mac's Public House co-owner Danny Presti is taken away in handcuffs after being arrested by New York City sheriff's deputies, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in the Staten Island borough of New York. Presti, who authorities said has been defying coronavirus restrictions, was taken into custody early Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 after running over a deputy with a car, authorities said. Presti tried to drive away from his bar, Mac's Public House, as deputies were arresting him for serving patrons in violation of city and state closure orders, Sheriff Joseph Fucito said. (Steve White via AP)

Danny Presti, co-owner of Mac’s Public House, arrested after hitting police deputy

By Karen Matthews - Associated Press