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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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November 2024
Psychology
MARVIN JERRY FINE; TROY NY
Profession: Psychologist; Lic. No. 010014; Cal. No. 33483
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failure to maintain a written treatment plan and written documentation of the termination of a client.
BRICKELL QUARLES; WEST NEW YORK NJ
Profession: Psychologist; Lic. No. 016368; Cal. No. 34144
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of delegating an unlicensed employee the professional responsibility of providing therapeutic treatment to patients.
MARILYN SCHILLER; ROCHESTER MN
Profession: Psychologist; Lic. No. 010251; Cal. No. 34323
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of performing professional duties while ability is impaired by a mental disability.
Public Accountancy
JAMES GEORGE GUERRA; DIX HILLS NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 083763; Cal. No. 34133
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 years actual suspension, 3 years probation.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of Aiding and Abetting the Failure to Collect Payroll Taxes.
BRUCE S KANE; SYRACUSE NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 040826; Cal. No. 33941
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, a felony.
JOHN EDWARD KLENNER; SADDLE BROOK NJ
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 088642; Cal. No. 33952
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $10,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failure to perform appropriate audit procedures and/or failure to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence in connection with an audit of a public company's 2013 and 2014 financial statements.
MARCUM ASIA CPAS LLP; NEW YORK, NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountancy Partnership; Cal. No. 33137
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, $20,000 fine.
Summary: Registrant did not contest charges of having promoted issuer audit clients as investment opportunities to the public during the period covering audit reports.
MARTIN S SILVER; NEW YORK NY
Profession: Certified Public Accountant; Lic. No. 044785; Cal. No. 34234
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit investment adviser fraud, securities fraud, and Wire Fraud, Securities Fraud, and Wire Fraud; and committing the aforesaid crimes in the practice of the profession of public accountancy.
Social Work
JAMES ALLEN BRACE; NEW YORK NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 075993; Cal. No. 34016
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to have a complete treatment record, including intake history and treatment plan.
ANDREW WALTER DROST; NORTHPORT NY
Profession: Licensed Master Social Worker; Lic. No. 088557; Cal. No. 34306
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of sending inappropriate text messages to a patient on more than one occasion.
ANDREW WALTER DROST; NORTHPORT NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 085784; Cal. No. 33573
Action: Application to surrender licenses granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of sending inappropriate text messages to a patient on more than one occasion.
BRIANA ARYN MYERS; BROOKLYN NY
Profession: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Lic. No. 069488; Cal. No. 34277
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $3,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to document a diagnosis, treatment plan, and updated treatment plan.
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
CAROL BASS; ITHACA NY
Profession: Audiologist; Lic. No. 000450; Cal. No. 34248
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain accurate records and conduct a proper evaluation before dispensing hearing aids.
October 2024
Dentistry
HERMENEGILDO GARCIA JR; NEW YORK NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045108; Cal. No. 32577
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of practicing as a dentist while not registered or otherwise authorized to practice dentistry.
MARSHALL STEVEN SKOPP DMD PC; STATEN ISLAND, NY
Profession: Professional Service Corporation; Cal. No. 34161
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Censure and reprimand, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Registrant did not contest the charge of failing to maintain adequate records of multiple patients.
MARSHALL STEVEN SKOPP; STATEN ISLAND NY
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 045275; Cal. No. 34162
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain adequate records of multiple patients.
Engineering
ISSAM MEHANNA ABOURAFEH; EAST ROCKAWAY NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 064284; Cal. No. 33858
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 3 months actual suspension, 21 months stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Giving Unlawful Gratuities, a class A misdemeanor; and committing the aforesaid crime in the practice of the profession of professional engineering.
PAUL J HESSEL; ISLIP TERRACE NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 059484; Cal. No. 34067
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year actual suspension, 4 years stayed suspension, 5 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of assuming professional responsibility for 14 special inspections with the New York City Department of Buildings that were performed by uncertified and/or unqualified individuals.
JEROME WALTER LAUZON; LAKE LUZERNE NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 091915; Cal. No. 34154
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Theft Concerning a Program Receiving Federal Funds, a felony; and Grand Larceny, 3rd Degree, a class A misdemeanor.
HOWARD P ZWEIG; PURCHASE NY
Profession: Professional Engineer; Lic. No. 040968; Cal. No. 34261
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to comply with the mandatory continuing education requirements.
Massage Therapy
ROBERT YOUNG; HOLLIS NY
Profession: Massage Therapist; Lic. No. 026694; Cal. No. 34309
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Forcible Touching, a class A misdemeanor.
Mental Health Practitioner
THOMAS EDWARD DOYLE; RENSSELAER FALLS NY
Profession: Mental Health Counselor; Lic. No. 003753; Cal. No. 34311
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of using the title psychologist while testifying as a witness in a family court proceeding.
Nursing
JOLENE EVELYN BALLANTINE (A/K/A AGONEY JOLENE E); KEESEVILLE NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 563526; Cal. No. 34315
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of placing a hand over a patient's mouth to prevent the patient from spitting out medication and pushing said patient into a geri-chair.
SHERLEY LEON BEAUFILS; HENRY GA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 626596; Cal. No. 33526
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Health Care Fraud; False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters; Aggravated Identity Theft; and Conspiracy, all felonies.
DEBORAH ANN COLLIER (A/K/A LYNCH DEBORAH ANN, LYNCH DEBORAH); HORNELL NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 563594; Cal. No. 34289
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: Indefinite actual suspension until drug abuse free and fit to practice, upon return to practice, 2 years probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor; Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor; Grand Larceny, a class E felony; and Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
ALEXIS LEE DOMINGUEZ; TONAWANDA NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 334055; Cal. No. 34093
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $250 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of, in the State of New Hampshire, failing to perform medical services for a patient on three separate occasions after committing to do so, and on which said patient relied, and failing to give notice of absence to said patient.
DONNA JEAN MEAZLER; BINGHAMTON NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 545370; Cal. No. 34157
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated, unclassified misdemeanors.
CHRISTINE MARIE FALSETTA (A/K/A SMITH CHRISTINE MARIE); SIDNEY NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 564116; Cal. No. 34274
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs - 1st Offense, an unclassified misdemeanor.
CHRSITINE MARIE FALSETTA (A/K/A SMITH CHRSITINE MARIE, SMITH CHRISTINE MARIE); SIDNEY NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 279144; Cal. No. 34273
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having been convicted of Operating Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs - 1st Offense, an unclassified misdemeanor.
TASHAYLA LYNESE HOLT; BUFFALO NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 325568; Cal. No. 34285
Action: Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon: 2 years stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of having failed to check on two patients and perform their vital signs for approximately six hours, and having incorrectly documented when assessments were completed for such patients.