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Former Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted

U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Stephanie W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s son and daughter-in-law, Allen, 31, and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of theft of government funds which carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

DiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans

The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five years, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homeless veterans declined from 5,765 in 2011 to 1,248 individuals in 2016 in New York, a decrease of 78.4 percent during the time frame, according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) data.

Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains available for residents to claim.