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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.
In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except that by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, which is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The Board of Regents, which also has responsibility for licensure in all the professions, is responsible for the final disposition of all disciplinary matters except those handled by OPMC.
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March 2003
Social Work
CHARLES WALTER JONES; BAY SHORE, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 043105; Cal. No. 20126
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.
Summary: Licensee was found to be guilty of having been convicted twice of the unclassified misdemeanor of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol.
VICTOR KLEIN; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 018175; Cal. No. 20825
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Rape in the 3rd Degree.
VICTOR KLEIN; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 018175; Cal. No. 20825
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Rape in the 3rd Degree.
VICTOR KLEIN; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 018175; Cal. No. 20825
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Rape in the 3rd Degree.
VICTOR KLEIN; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 018175; Cal. No. 20825
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Rape in the 3rd Degree.
MARLENA VEGA (A/K/A HARRINGTON MARLENE G, GOLUB MARLENE); NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 006122; Cal. No. 20421
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in New Jersey of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree and Theft by Deception in the 2nd Degree, both felonies and which, if committed within this state, would have constituted crimes under New York State law.
MARLENA VEGA (A/K/A HARRINGTON MARLENE G, GOLUB MARLENE); NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 006122; Cal. No. 20421
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in New Jersey of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree and Theft by Deception in the 2nd Degree, both felonies and which, if committed within this state, would have constituted crimes under New York State law.
MARLENA VEGA (A/K/A HARRINGTON MARLENE G, GOLUB MARLENE); NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 006122; Cal. No. 20421
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in New Jersey of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree and Theft by Deception in the 2nd Degree, both felonies and which, if committed within this state, would have constituted crimes under New York State law.
MARLENA VEGA (A/K/A HARRINGTON MARLENE G, GOLUB MARLENE); NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Social Worker; Lic. No. 006122; Cal. No. 20421
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in New Jersey of Conspiracy in the 2nd Degree and Theft by Deception in the 2nd Degree, both felonies and which, if committed within this state, would have constituted crimes under New York State law.
Veterinary Medicine
JOSEPH WARREN ADAMS; WARWICK, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 002314; Cal. No. 20529
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to perform a dental treatment and failing to maintain an adequate record of visits, diagnoses and prescribed treatments.
JOSEPH WARREN ADAMS; WARWICK, NY
Profession: Veterinarian; Lic. No. 002314; Cal. No. 20529
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to perform a dental treatment and failing to maintain an adequate record of visits, diagnoses and prescribed treatments.
February 2003
Architecture
ROBERT ALFRED LENAHAN; NEW CITY, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 026031; Cal. No. 20200
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition.
ROBERT ALFRED LENAHAN; NEW CITY, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 026031; Cal. No. 20200
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, probation 2 years, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Combination in Restraint of Trade and Competition.
HARRY ALEX MELTZER; GREAT NECK, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 010096; Cal. No. 20451
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon $1,500 fine, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to prepare and maintain, for at least six years, a thorough written evaluation of plans signed and sealed by him that were not prepared by him or under his direct supervision.
HARRY ALEX MELTZER; GREAT NECK, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 010096; Cal. No. 20451
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon $1,500 fine, probation 1 year.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of failing to prepare and maintain, for at least six years, a thorough written evaluation of plans signed and sealed by him that were not prepared by him or under his direct supervision.
Chiropractic
EDWARD A GENOVESI; HUNTINGDON, PA
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 009460; Cal. No. 20519
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony.
EDWARD A GENOVESI; HUNTINGDON, PA
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 009460; Cal. No. 20519
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, a class E felony.
BERNHARD EHRENFRIED STRAILE; MARCELLUS, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 007894; Cal. No. 20284
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of advertising services without the designation as D.C., and advertising in a false or misleading manner.
BERNHARD EHRENFRIED STRAILE; MARCELLUS, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 007894; Cal. No. 20284
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of advertising services without the designation as D.C., and advertising in a false or misleading manner.
Dentistry
CHI FAI CHAN; ELMHURST, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 039012; Cal. No. 20426
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $3,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of permitting unlicensed dental assistants to take upper and lower impressions of a patient's teeth and to place rubber bands and insert braces on said patient's teeth.
CHI FAI CHAN; ELMHURST, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 039012; Cal. No. 20426
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $3,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of permitting unlicensed dental assistants to take upper and lower impressions of a patient's teeth and to place rubber bands and insert braces on said patient's teeth.
JOSEPH DE VINCENZO; CANTON, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 029746; Cal. No. 20471
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 1 year, $2,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of failure to renew registration due to his failure to complete mandatory continuing education.
JAIME JOSE FERNANDEZ; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045094; Cal. No. 20460
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Vehicular Assault in the 2nd Degree and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol.
JAIME JOSE FERNANDEZ; HICKSVILLE, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045094; Cal. No. 20460
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charge of having been convicted of Vehicular Assault in the 2nd Degree and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol.
RICHARD JOHN GENCO; SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 044387; Cal. No. 20158
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of taking substandard radiographs of a proposed treatment area and failing to remove bony undercuts at the time of extraction, which removal is necessary for the fabrication of well-fitting dentures.
RICHARD JOHN GENCO; SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 044387; Cal. No. 20158
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of taking substandard radiographs of a proposed treatment area and failing to remove bony undercuts at the time of extraction, which removal is necessary for the fabrication of well-fitting dentures.
MATTHEW C GOLDSMITH; PEEKSKILL, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 033356; Cal. No. 20035
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 100 hours of public service, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of submitting insurance claims for dental treatment not rendered.
MATTHEW C GOLDSMITH; PEEKSKILL, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 033356; Cal. No. 20035
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of last 23 months of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, 100 hours of public service, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of submitting insurance claims for dental treatment not rendered.
DAVID ANDREW KLEINMAN; NEW CITY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 037163; Cal. No. 20465
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of taking and utilizing radiographs that were not of diagnostic quality, leading to an incomplete diagnosis, on two occasions.
DAVID ANDREW KLEINMAN; NEW CITY, NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 037163; Cal. No. 20465
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charge of taking and utilizing radiographs that were not of diagnostic quality, leading to an incomplete diagnosis, on two occasions.