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DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… strong indicators that our borough’s economy, its job market, and our overall health are rebounding after more than … and Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) and the city’s Open Streets: Restaurants programs. In Brooklyn, women-owned … accounting for 35.4% of its population, second only to Queens. The top five countries of origin among Brooklyn’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… Former Lake George Watershed Coalition project manager David Decker was arraigned today on a 22-count indictment for using his position to pocket … than half a million dollars meant to protect and improve Lake George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court … to justice and helping us recoup the stolen funds.” Michael Denardo, 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 … Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is charged with grand … My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and the New York State Police for their continued partnership in combatting fraud." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks … third degree and was arraigned by Judge Scott Volkman in Poughkeepsie City Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. … Two Poughkeepsie women allegedly cashed seven pension checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… My thanks to Tioga County District Attorney Kirk Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s team, Tioga County District Attorney Martin, and our members. Public officials have a duty to act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension … to District Attorney Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged … State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “This arrest is another example of how dedicated police work and … Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… Attorney Sandra Doorley, and Monroe County Sheriff Todd K. Baxter announced today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, … District Attorney Sandra Doorley and Monroe County Sheriff Todd K Baxter announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after allegedly stealing up … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… of John Morabito, former chief of the Border City Hose Company, for theft of $18,772 from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his … plea of John Morabito former chief of the Border City Hose Company for theft of $18772 from the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. … it. My thanks to Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli uncovered a second theft of $150,000 in town funds, following an earlier admission by Knapp of stealing $390,000 while in office. “This individual betrayed the trust of the taxpayers of the town of Beekman,” DiNapoli said. “But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was … those who steal public funds are held accountable.” “Richard Gaines Sr. was a dedicated public servant who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "But Gail Cesternino, then West Ghent's VFC secretary/treasurer, allegedly fleeced her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… of the gift card funds for personal expenses, including jewelry, luxury handbags, private school fees for relatives, … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… from the state Department of Transportation in March 2003. He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which time the pension payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-father