DUBLIN (April 16, 2026) — The publisher of Talk of the Sound and Words in Edgewise has received a legal demand from Irish solicitors acting on behalf of Anna & Jack’s Treehouse, LLC and Robert P. Rubicco, challenging prior reporting and seeking the removal and retraction of articles.
In that correspondence, the reporting is characterized as being driven by “animus” rather than legitimate journalism grounded in documented facts.
This article addresses that claim by organizing and summarizing the underlying reporting, each based on public records, court filings, and regulatory documents.
For context, the publisher previously addressed the legal demand and published the correspondence in full: Irish Solicitors Demand Removal of Rubicco Coverage; Publisher Responds, Publishes Letter
Origin of Coverage (Sans Souci Lawsuit)
Reporting relating to Robert P. Rubicco traces back to inquiries beginning in 2018 concerning the Isle of Sans Souci Homeowners Association. In November 2018, the publisher was contacted by Marie Rizzo, name plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the HOA, regarding issues related to the homeowners association.
In early 2019, that contact led to a broader inquiry into a pending lawsuit filed in New York State Supreme Court concerning the Isle of Sans Souci Homeowners Association.
By February 2019, the publisher had reviewed a large number of court filings and was corresponding with parties to the litigation, including Rizzo and Robert P. Rubicco. Rubicco was contacted directly and provided with an opportunity to respond to information derived from those filings.
During this period, a draft article titled “Plenty of Concerns on the Isle of No Worries” was prepared by the publisher based on a voluminous number of pages filed in Westchester Supreme Court, as well as source interviews. The title reflects wordplay on a translation of “Sans Souci” (“without worry”) juxtaposed with the heated disputes contained in the underlying litigation.
A detailed summary derived from a review of court filings in Rizzo v. Isle of Sans Souci Homeowners Association, Inc. (Westchester County Supreme Court, Index No. 52499/2017) was also provided to Rubicco with a request for comment and correction of any inaccuracies.
Court records show that in 2017 Rubicco appeared as the named plaintiff in multiple New Rochelle City Court commercial claims styled “Rubicco, Rob, DBA Sans Souci Homeowners Association,” related to increased annual dues from homeowners—disputes that formed the basis of the underlying litigation. Efforts to obtain underlying records for these and related matters are ongoing.
Many New Rochelle City Court case files from that period are not readily accessible online, as the court’s integration into the New York State Unified Court System’s electronic databases occurred after those cases were filed. The publisher has submitted records requests to the New Rochelle City Court Clerk for copies of case files and is awaiting production. These efforts reflect continuing reporting to obtain and review primary source documents.
The 2018–2019 reporting did not proceed to publication at that time.
Following the death of Rizzo’s husband, a loss of engagement from key sources, and the resolution of the underlying litigation in April 2019, as reflected in court records, the matter remained dormant for an extended period.
Coverage of Robert P. Rubicco has occurred in distinct, time-limited periods tied to specific reporting developments, rather than on a continuous basis. Initial reporting in 2018–2019 ceased following the resolution of the underlying litigation and loss of source engagement. Coverage resumed in summer 2021 in connection with separate reporting involving Christopher Greco and concluded in late 2021. Reporting began again in 2025 after new events—including direct contact involving the publisher’s family, related case developments, and subsequent public interactions—brought the subject back into active reporting relevance.
Resumption of Coverage (2021)
Coverage of Robert P. Rubicco began again in 2021 as part of the investigative series Nightmare on the Isle of Sans Souci, which examined conduct associated with the homeowners association.
Origin of Coverage (Sans Souci Series)
The series included two articles about Rubicco and his business:
- Nightmare on the Isle of Sans Souci: Part II — Who is Rob Rubicco?
- Nightmare on the Isle of Sans Souci: Part III — What is Anna & Jack’s Treehouse?
The reporting in that series was based on court filings, public records, and contemporaneous documentation and led to subsequent lines of reporting reflected in the articles summarized below.
During this period, the publisher received additional communications purporting to challenge aspects of the reporting. In at least one instance, the identity of the sender and reliability of the claims could not be independently verified. Those allegations were not reported.
Fairness / Contact
Around late July when the two Sans Souci articles were published, Rubicco called the publisher to propose an in-person meeting to discuss his account; he scheduled the meeting but later cancelled it. In a subsequent brief call, no substantive response to the reporting was provided. During the relevant period, an opportunity was provided to submit documentation addressing the issues raised; no such documentation was provided.
Criminal Matters
The following reporting is based on criminal complaints, arrest records, court filings, and law enforcement documentation.
- Part I — Badge Theft
Based on police records and criminal complaints. The records show allegations involving the unlawful possession of a law enforcement badge.
- Part II — Impersonating a District Attorney / Witness Tampering
Based on criminal complaints and court filings. The records describe conduct involving impersonation of a prosecutor and interference with a witness.
- Part III — Suspended License Arrests
Based on arrest records and court filings. The records show multiple arrests for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
- Part V — Controlled Drug Buy
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part V (controlled drug buy)
Based on law enforcement records. The records show involvement in a controlled drug purchase conducted in coordination with law enforcement following an arrest. These articles reflect criminal matters documented in official records and court proceedings.
Regulatory Findings (OCFS)
The following reporting is based on inspection reports, compliance histories, and regulatory records maintained by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Part VII — Pelham OCFS Violations
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part VII (Pelham OCFS violations)
The records show multiple inspections in which “Violations Found” was recorded.
- Part VIII — Larchmont OCFS Violations
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part VIII (Larchmont OCFS violations)
The records include findings related to staff records and fingerprinting compliance.
- Part IX — New Rochelle OCFS Violations
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part IX (New Rochelle OCFS violations)
The records show repeated inspections with violations tied to regulatory requirements. These findings are taken directly from OCFS inspection records.
Civil Judgments and Financial Conduct
The following reporting is based on court filings, judgments, and financial records.
- Part XIII — Intuit Judgment ($195,000)
- Parts XX — Intuit Part 2 ($195,000)
- Part XI — Default Judgement Mural Artist ($5,000)
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part XI (stiffed mural artist)
- Part XIV — Norwalk Operator Default Judgement ($13,920)
- Part XV — Default Judgement Hartford Cleaners ($6,390)
- Parts XVIII — Workers’ Compensation Fine ($3,000)
- Parts XIX — Workers’ Compensation Fine ($31,500)
- Parts XXI — Workers’ Compensation Fine ($118,000)
- Parts XXII — Workers’ Compensation Fine ($40,500)
- Part XXIII — American Express Judgment ($72,293.87)
- Part XXIV — Foreclosure Proceedings
- Part XXVI — Mom Seeks Refund ($12,000)
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part XVI (Mom seeks $12K Refund)
- Part XXVII — Foster Parent Refund ($2,340 + costs + fees)
Merchant Cash Advance Defaults
These records reflect judgments, enforcement actions, and financial liabilities documented in court systems.
- Parts XXV — Cloudfund Merchant Cash Advance Default ($231,340)
- Parts XXVI — Samson Merchant Cash Advance Default ($317,457)
- Parts XXVII — Fox Capital Merchant Cash Advance Default ($166,043.69)
- Parts XXVIII — Vox Funding Capital Merchant Cash Advance Default ($1,396,791.60)
The records show multiple commercial defaults, creditor actions, and court proceedings, including litigation involving claims exceeding $1 million and requests for court intervention.
Misrepresentation / Credibility Issues
- Part IV — False Degree Claim
Official at Pace University confirmed by email that Rubicco did not graduate from the school as he claimed on LinkedIn. He did not have a degree with a double major in marketing and business administration from Pace University as he claimed to Westfair Business Journal.
- Part VI — False “40 Under 40” Claim
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part VI (40 under 40 lies)
Westchester magazine confirmed that neither it nor 914 INC ever published a “40 Under 40” list, while contrasting the claim with the actual Business Council of Westchester’s 2017 40 Under 40 Rising Stars list and highlighting the implausibility of the Fortune Magazine 2017 40 Under 40 recognition.
- Part X — False Employment Claims
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator – Part X (lied about employment history)
Federal Bureau of Prisons records, court records, the IQPC report to the FBI, show contradictions in his own LinkedIn profile.
- Part XII — More False Employment Claims
These articles compare publicly stated claims with verifiable records and identify documented discrepancies.
Conclusion
The reporting summarized above spans multiple years and subject areas, including criminal matters, civil litigation, regulatory findings, financial obligations, and publicly stated representations.
Each article is based on contemporaneous public records.
This body of work reflects sustained, document-based reporting across multiple independent domains.
Over the years following the initial Sans Souci reporting, the publisher received additional information and tips from individuals regarding related matters. Many of those were not pursued at the time. Beginning in 2025, some of that information was revisited and, where independently verified through records and documentation, formed the basis for additional reporting reflected in the articles above. Additional inquiries remain ongoing, including requests for records submitted under applicable freedom of information laws.
The characterization that the reporting is driven by “animus,” rather than legitimate journalism grounded in documented facts, is not supported by the scope, duration, or sourcing of the underlying work.
Full Archive
The full table of contents of reporting is available here:
Robert P. Rubicco: Criminal, Liar, Fraud, Daycare Operator: Table of Contents
Final Note
The reporting will continue as additional records become available.