WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor
WNY Couple Lied About Military Duty To Get Insurance Payout: Prosecutor A West New York couple turned themselves in Friday after they were charged with fraudulently obtaining insurance reimbursement for a cancelled trip, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said.  David Lutchmidat, 56, and 50-year-old Yvonne Sanichar were accompanied by attorneys when they reported to the prosecutor's office in Jersey City, where they were both arrested on charges of insurance fraud and theft by deception. Lutchmidat was also charged with forgery.  Both were released on their own recognizance.  Authorities say the two tried to get insurance reimbursement for a …
5K For Slain Clifton Officer John Samra Scholarship Fund Returns 5K For Slain Clifton Officer John Samra Scholarship Fund Returns
5K For Slain Clifton Officer John Samra Scholarship Fund Returns It's nearly 16 years since Clifton Police Officer John Samra was struck and killed by a van driven by a fleeing parolee, but time hasn't diminished the memory for organizers of a special fundraiser in his name. The Annual John Samra Scholarship Memorial 5K Run/Walk, suspended for a year because of low turnout, returns this Oct. 20 at City Hall at 8:30 a.m. (Registration: 7:30 a.m.) Clifton PBA Local #36 is sponsoring the event with support from the Clifton Roadrunners. There are various levels of participation, from newcomers and youth to competitive runners and seniors. Runners who regi…
Father, Son Sentenced For Making Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor Father, Son Sentenced For Making Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor
Father, Son Sentenced For Making Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor A father and son team have been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently selling titanium to a Connecticut defense subcontractor in Bridgeport federal court. John J. Palie, Jr., 64, of Tiverton, Rhode Island was sentenced to 10 months in prison and two years of supervised release, and his son, John J. Palie III, 43, of Plymouth, Massachusetts was sentenced to six months in prison followed by two years of supervised release. Palie Jr. must also pay a $10,000 fine. The two pleaded guilty in June last year to two counts of mail fraud. John Palie, Jr. is the owner and CEO of A&P Alloys, I…
Air Force Honors New Milford Airman For Anti-Suicide Work Among Vets, Responders Air Force Honors New Milford Airman For Anti-Suicide Work Among Vets, Responders
Air Force Honors New Milford Airman For Anti-Suicide Work Among Vets, Responders U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. James P. Connors of New Milford has dedicated himself to combating suicide among the military and first responders -- from police to firefighters. For that reason, the force recently awarded the retired Teaneck firefighter its Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. Connors distinguished himself through “leadership, ceaseless efforts and dedication” to the Save a Warrior program, which aims to reduce suicide among returning veterans, active service members and first responders with post-traumatic stress, the Air Force said in awarding him an Outstanding Volunteer …
Air Force Staff Sgt. James Timmins Of West Milford, 25, Was 'One Hell Of An Aircraft Mechanic' Air Force Staff Sgt. James Timmins Of West Milford, 25, Was 'One Hell Of An Aircraft Mechanic'
Air Force Staff Sgt. James Timmins Of West Milford, 25, Was 'One Hell Of An Aircraft Mechanic' Air Force Staff Sgt. James Michael Timmins formerly of West Milford died on Sunday, June 2. He was 25 years old. Timmins enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2013 and was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana until his death.  His friends remembered him as "one hell of an aircraft mechanic," as well as a doting father and loving husband, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife of four years, Patricia "Patty" (Sheehy) Timmins; their daughter Haley Elizabeth, 3; parents Susan and Michael; sister Shaine; along with countless friends and family members. …
Father, Son Admit To Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor Father, Son Admit To Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor
Father, Son Admit To Fraudulent Titanium Sales To CT Defense Subcontractor A father and son pleaded guilty in federal court to trying to sell fake titanium to a Connecticut subcontractor for use in aircraft including U.S. Air Force fighter jets. John J. Palie Jr., 62 ,of Tiverton, R.I., and John J. Palie III, 42, of Plymouth, Mass., waived their right to be indicted and pleaded guilty on June 27 before U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to fraud stemming from their having sold titanium to a Connecticut defense subcontractor, according to John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. The U.S. government contends that the…
Get The Tissues: Military Sister Surprises Twins At Lodi Little League Game Get The Tissues: Military Sister Surprises Twins At Lodi Little League Game
Get The Tissues: Military Sister Surprises Twins At Lodi Little League Game A pair of twins who thought they had won a Nintendo Switch during a raffle during a Lodi Little League game instead got a much bigger surprise: A visit from their sister and her husband, who both serve in the U.S. Air Force. Nine-year-old twins Justin and Ryan Wilson see their sister Justine Asbridge and her husband Micheal once a year on average, NorthJersey.com reports. The twins apparently had been asking their father Ray Wilson when their sister would be coming home, according to the story. Justine is stationed in Oklahoma and Micheal is in Greenland, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR…
Woodland Park Student-Veterans Get 'Military Makeover' On Lifetime TV Woodland Park Student-Veterans Get 'Military Makeover' On Lifetime TV
Woodland Park Student-Veterans Get 'Military Makeover' On Lifetime TV Two students from Woodland Park's Berkeley College will be featured on Lifetime's "Military Makeover" reality series. You can catch their stories at 7:30 a.m. on April 30 and May 4, on Lifetime. Grovert Fuentes of North Bergen graduated from Berkeley College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications in 2017. He served six years in the U.S. Air Force and developed his passion as a combat photographer. While stationed in Afghanistan, however, his unit was attacked and he sustained injuries that made it impossible to continue this line of work. It was af…
New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband
New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband Robert M. Amen, Jr. of New Canaan died Thursday, March 15, from complications related to leukemia with his family by his side. He was 42. The eldest of five, Amen was known as a big brother to many. Whether it was the U.S. Air Force, where he served for six years with distinction, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, or at FactSet, where he was proud to be a team member or on his beloved tennis and paddle courts at Woodway Country Club, Rob was dedicated to the team. Those mentored by him remember Amen for his caring, his devotion, and his humanity. He was devoted to his wife K…
Robert J. Brown, Longtime Greenwich Police Lieutenant, Dies At 74 Robert J. Brown, Longtime Greenwich Police Lieutenant, Dies At 74
Robert J. Brown, Longtime Greenwich Police Lieutenant, Dies At 74 Robert J. Brown, a retired Greenwich Police Lieutenant, has died at age 74, Greenwich Police announced Wednesday. He started employment with the department in January of 1969 and retired on in February 2002, a career of 33 years and one month.  Lt. Brown was a lifelong resident of Greenwich attending Greenwich schools. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1962–1966 and was honorably discharged. While a patrolman, he was assigned to the Accident Car in October 1985 until his promotion to Sergeant in 1987. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on August 21, 1992. He also served as a Sp…
Feds: BMW To Pay $2.2M+ To Service Members For Early Lease Terminations Feds: BMW To Pay $2.2M+ To Service Members For Early Lease Terminations
Feds: BMW To Pay $2.2M+ To Service Members For Early Lease Terminations WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- BMW Financial Services has agreed to pay more than $2.2 million to settle charges that it refused to refund certain up-front car lease payments to 492 service members when they were deployed or re-deployed. The case is the first case brought by the Justice Department involving a motor vehicle lessor’s failure to refund lease amounts to those service members who exercised their rights to do so early. The agreement requires BMW FS to refund to each service member portions of the pre-paid CCR amount based on how many days were remaining in their individual leases. BMW…