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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.


Information on pre-1994 Regents Actions is available by phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 330; fax: 518-473-0578; e-mail: dplsdsu@nysed.gov, or by writing to the Office of the Professions.


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January 1994

Physical Therapy

LEONARD J VIGLIATORE; BRIGHTWATERS, NY

Profession: Physical Therapist; Lic. No. 005011; Cal. No. 14410

Regents Action Date: January 14, 1994
Action: Application to surrender license granted, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud.

Psychology

ELIZABETH E MINTZ; HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY

Profession: Psychologist; Lic. No. 000658; Cal. No. 13840

Regents Action Date: January 14, 1994
Action: Suspension until fit to practice and successfully participates in a course of therapy and treatment Upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years under various terms to commence upon return to practice.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of practicing the profession of psychology while her ability to practice was impaired by alcohol.

Public Accountancy

JANINE PASCALE NEWMAN; ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY

Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 044094; Cal. No. 13015

Regents Action Date: January 14, 1994
Action: Revocation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest charges of willingly failing to register with the New York State Education Department to practice as a Certified Public Accountant, and was found guilty of charges of failing to return records to a client.