Prosecutors expect to wrap up LIRR disability fraud case
Prosecutors in the Long Island Rail Road disability fraud trial said Tuesday that they expect to wrap up their case on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan.
Former LIRR conductor Michael Costanza of Merrick, 60, and former crew manager Frederick Catalano, 52, of Nesconset, are charged in the case with making phony disability claims to the federal Railroad Retirement Board.
The trial began last week. U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood said that if prosecutors, as expected, complete their case on Wednesday, the defense case -- including expected testimony from Catalano -- will begin on Thursday.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 31: 'Walk with Joe,' flag football and more On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 31: 'Walk with Joe,' flag football and more On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," take a lap with the Middle Country athletic director, Jonathan Ruban checks in with the Copiague flag football team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
