These 23 Long Islanders are accused of stealing nearly $50M in COVID funds
At least 23 residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties have been arrested for bilking the federal government’s marquee business-relief programs, according to a Newsday analysis of federal court cases.
More than $51 million was fleeced from the Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program in 2020 and 2021, the analysis shows.
Here's a list of those residents who have been arrested so far.
James T. Madore writes about Long Island business news including the economy, development, and the relationship between government and business. He previously served as Albany bureau chief.
'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
