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Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and ordered to pay $58,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine.

DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty

Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, pleaded guilty to fourth degree grand larceny, official misconduct and tampering with public records, after an investigation and audit found she stole thousands of dollars from the town, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today.

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and 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 today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and thirteen counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree.