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Yonkers woman pleads guilty to scamming thousands in public housing scheme

Yonkers woman takes plea deal in connection with scam to lure people with promise of public housing.

News 12 Staff

Jul 14, 2026, 6:31 AM

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A Yonkers woman admits she took thousands of dollars from people in need of housing.

Prosecutors say 52-year-old Norma Tirado took money from at least 10 victims.

She promised to get them Section 8 housing, but kept the cash and never delivered.

Tirado pleaded guilty to larceny charges. She is expected to receive three years of probation and pay $10,000 in restitution.

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