AG: Shirley business owner sentenced in $1.5M Medicaid scheme

James Bessell Sr., 65, and his transportation company, Jim Jim Reynolds, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for the scheme. Prosecutors said Bessell collected kickback payments from fraudulent Medicaid appointments.

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These LI 'de-influencers' champion a low-consumption lifestyle
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300 pet rats in condemned Rocky Point house need new shelter
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Student loan borrowers could face tax bills in 2026 for forgiven debt. Here's what to know.
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Top 10 boys indoor track and field breakout performers
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Booth Alam starts fast, finishes strong for Connetquot/Sayville/BBP hockey
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First-ever Lego Pokémon kits arrive Feb. 27 — and LI shoppers may want to move fast
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Fire damages Deer Park home
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Frosé, lobster tacos and Rocket Fuel: Can you tackle the Fire Island foodie crawl? 
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New chef @ Blue Whale, Fire Island Pines
Illinois investor seeking to buy new rental complex in Farmingville for $190M
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Meet the winners of Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest
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Police: High School basketball player punched by man during game
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State pushes back deadline for Brookhaven landfill cleanup report
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What's coming to Tanger Outlets this year
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Bellport introduces its inaugural basketball hall of fame class
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Fire Island for first-timers: How to get there, the communities and travel tips
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Chief: Fire Island Pines home destroyed in overnight blaze
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Fire Island blaze destroys 'million-dollar' home
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'Weekend of Women' in Cherry Grove celebrates queer women in new autumn festival
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Feds OK $52M for emergency repairs on Fire Island
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps for wife Kamala Harris at Fire Island Pines fundraiser
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Fire Island Pines 'Pyramid House' lists for $4.25 million
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January storm caused overwashes, not breaches, on Fire Island
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Sandbags will be placed along eastern Fire Island beaches damaged by storms
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Fire Island AIDS Memorial to honor those who died during the epidemic
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Where to take winter hikes
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Feds to reconsider decision on Fire Island erosion
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Army Corps denies state delegation's request to replenish Fire Island beaches
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