NUMC was deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.

The foundation paid for staff events at wine bars, a $2,000 limo ride and a Gracie Mansion gala. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'auria, Richard Kessel, current chairman of the Nassau Health Care Corporation and Albany Law School professor Randle Pollard discuss.  Credit: Newsday Studios; Newsday / Howard Schnapp