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DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments

A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. As part of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution.

Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of Tannersville, appeared before Judge Charles M. Tailleur in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father.

DiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Wayne County District Attorney Christine Callanan and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that William Storrs, a former fire chief and treasurer, pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department in Newark, New York.

Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State – 2025 Annual Report

This report summarizes project and financial data submitted by industrial development agencies (IDAs) for fiscal year 2023 — the most recent data available — through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System. It also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority. For regional and individual IDA summary-level data, see our Interactive Map.

NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds:

“This police chief swore to uphold the law but instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, and he paid full restitution, amounting to over $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.”

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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the town.