Brooklyn Man Arrested for Pandemic-Related Loan Fraud

 

Defendant Allegedly Stole Approximately $386,000 in COVID Relief Funds, Allegedly Spent Money for Personal Use, Including Significant Sums at Casinos

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang, today announced that a Brooklyn man has been arraigned on a criminal complaint for allegedly stealing approximately $386,187 in COVID-19 relief funds.

District Attorney Gonzalez said, “This defendant allegedly defrauded a critical pandemic relief program and used the funds to cover his gambling expenses at casinos. Stealing public funds intended to help small businesses recover is a serious allegation and we intend to hold him accountable for his actions.”

NYS Inspector General Lang said, “Exploitation of relief programs strains critical resources and undermines public trust at a time when New Yorkers need both the most. As alleged, the defendant stole funds meant to help small businesses recover from the pandemic for personal gain. Thank you to District Attorney Gonzalez and his office for their collaboration. Together, our agencies will continue working to root out fraud and protect the resources New Yorkers depend on.”

The District Attorney identified the defendant as Jermaine Hydol, 43, of Fort Greene. He is charged in a felony complaint with three counts of second-degree grand larceny and one count of first-degree scheme to defraud. The defendant was arraigned today before Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Janice Robinson. He was released without bail and ordered to return to court on June 29, 2026.

The District Attorney said that, according to the evidence, the defendant allegedly obtained pandemic relief funds on behalf of three businesses on seven separate occasions between April 1, 2020 and March 30, 2022, through the following state and federal programs: the Empire State Development (ESD), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), for a total theft of $386,187.

These defrauded programs were created to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and required recipients to use the funds for legitimate business expenses. Instead, the defendant allegedly diverted the money for personal use, including significant gambling at casinos such as Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort in Connecticut and Resorts World Casino in Queens.

Criminal Illegal Alien Remains At-Large After Weaponizing His Vehicle Against ICE Law Enforcement in Burlington, Vermont

 

Vehicle attacks against ICE law enforcement officers are up more than 3,300%

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with previous charges for criminal trespassing and driving under the influence weaponized his vehicle in an attack on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement and remains at-large.

“On March 11, 2026, ICE conducted a targeted vehicle stop to arrest Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sancheminal, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico. He was previously arrested for criminal trespassing and driving under the influence. During the attempted arrest, Corona-Sanchez weaponized his vehicle and rammed our ICE law enforcement officers. He fled on foot into a nearby residence and remains at-large,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “This is just the latest in a disturbing trend of vehicle attacks. We are calling on the public to report any sightings of this criminal illegal alien to ICE at (866) 347-2423.”

Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez was previously charged with criminal trespassing and driving under the influence. He illegally entered the United States in 2021 and was removed in 2022. He chose to commit a felony and illegally re-entered the U.S. at an unknown date and location.

This dangerous criminal illegal alien is still at-large. We request that if the public has any information of his whereabouts, please contact the ICE Tip Line at (866) 347-2423 or fill out the ICE Tip Form online.

This dangerous attempt to evade arrest comes after sanctuary politicians held webinars and provided resources and tips for how to openly defy ICE:

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a webinar providing tips for illegal aliens to evade arrests at homes, workplaces, or in public.
• Dan Goldman posted a video online calling on illegal aliens to make a plan for ICE encounters.
• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued multilingual flyers and online resources advising illegal aliens on how to evade arrest.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom released guides and sanctuary laws advising illegal aliens how to recognize ICE, block entry, and defy arrest.

We are once again calling on sanctuary politicians, agitators, and the media to turn the temperature down and stop calling for violence and resistance against ICE law enforcement.

DEA Most Wanted Fugitive Arrives in the United States to Face Charges of Laundering Drug Proceeds

 

Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, 34, an alleged cocaine trafficker from Uruguay, made his initial appearance in federal court today on charges relating to his alleged role in a money laundering conspiracy.

Marset was added to the DEA’s Most Wanted Fugitive List in May 2025.  Court documents alleged he is the leader of a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of kilograms of cocaine, including as many as ten (10) tons at a time, from South America typically to Europe. The Marset Drug Trafficking Organization allegedly traffics cocaine in Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and elsewhere.

Marset is accused of using financial institutions in the United States to launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds. 

His close associate, Federico Ezequiel Santoro Vassallo, aka Capitan, was a Paraguay-based transnational money launderer for drug-trafficking organizations and facilitated the movement of millions of dollars of drug proceeds from various countries in Europe to South America and elsewhere. Santoro and his co-conspirators arranged for the collection of narcotics proceeds and utilized couriers and tokens to covertly deliver bulk illicit currency, typically in euros. Santoro’s co-conspirators specialized in placing the illicit currency into the global banking system. He then would direct the movement of the funds internationally, usually via bank wire transfer. Santoro typically directed that the funds be delivered in U.S. dollars and a correspondent bank in the United States would facilitate the transaction.

Santoro and, allegedly, Marset threatened violence to protect their drug-trafficking and money laundering activities.

In January 2021, Marset allegedly was owed more than €17 million from the proceeds of a single shipment of cocaine. Santoro arranged the collection and laundering of at least €5 million of those funds, the vast majority of which was laundered using the U.S. banking system.

Santoro pled guilty on May 21, 2025, and was sentenced on July 23, 2025, to 15 years in prison.

If convicted, Marset faces up to 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony T. Aminoff and Catherine Rosenberg are prosecuting the case.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Special Operations Division Bilateral Investigations Unit investigated this case. Significant assistance was provided by the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, U.S. Embassy in Bolivia, U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Bolivian Minister of Government, Bolivian National Police National Intelligence Unit, DEA New York Task Force, DEA Airwing, DEA Country Offices in South America including Bogota, Buenos Aires, Asunción, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and Europol.

In coordination with the Department of Justice, the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs announced in May 2025 a reward of up to $2 million under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) for information leading to Marset’s arrest and/or conviction. This was in addition to a $100,000 reward in Bolivia announced in 2023.

Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:23-cr-143.

An indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MAYOR MAMDANI ANNOUNCES 15 MPH SLOW ZONES AT ALL ELIGIBLE NYC SCHOOLS BY END OF FIRST TERM IN LARGEST SAMMY’S LAW EXPANSION

 

City will implement 15 MPH School Slow Zones at an additional 800 school locations in 2026, bringing the citywide total to nearly 1,300 by the end of this calendar year

  

Every eligible public, private, parochial and charter K-12 school will see 15 MPH speed limits by end of first term 

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner (NYC DOT) Mike Flynn today announced that NYC DOT will reduce the speed limit to 15 MPH at every eligible school location across the five boroughs by the end of Mayor Mamdani's first term. The move is designed to protect children and their families on city streets and represents the largest increase to date in the city’s use of Sammy’s Law to reduce speed limits across the city.  

  

More than 800 additional school locations will see speed limits reduced to 15 MPH this year, bringing the total school locations with 15 MPH speed limits to 1,300 by the end of the calendar year. The administration plans to expand 15 MPH School Slow Zones where eligible at all 2,300 school locations across the five boroughs by the end of Mayor Mamdani’s first term. These 2,300 school locations house 3,200 schools citywide, with some schools co-located. Implementation will be prioritized based on available safety data and other planned street safety improvements. Mayor Mamdani announced the news at Flushing International High School, which is co-located with J.H.S. 189 Daniel Carter Beard, where NYC DOT will today install a new 15 MPH speed limit for its School Slow Zone on 147th Street between Barclay Avenue and Sanford Avenue. 

  

“Families spoke up after unimaginable loss to fight for Sammy’s Law and deliver our city the power to make our streets safer for New Yorkers,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Today’s expansion of Slow Zones for schools across all five boroughs is just the beginning. Lower speeds save lives, and we will use every tool at our disposal to protect our neighbors as they move about our city.” 

  

“Our school children and their families should feel safe and comfortable as they travel to and from class. Speeding is the leading cause of traffic deaths, and even a small speed reduction can mean the difference between life and death in a crash,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. “These speed limit reductions will follow our data-driven Vision Zero approach to deliver the greatest safety impact.” 

  

This year, NYC DOT will implement 15 MPH speed limits at the roughly 700 school locations with existing 20 MPH School Slow Zones and establish about 100 new 15 MPH School Slow Zones at school locations with 25 MPH speed limits. NYC DOT will prioritize locations based on safety data. A pedestrian struck at 25 MPH is more than three times as likely to be seriously injured than a pedestrian struck at 15 MPH. 

  

At each school, the agency will provide the mandatory 60-day notice and comment opportunity to the local community board before implementation of the new speed limit. At the most dangerous locations near schools, the agency will continue to focus on upgrading street and intersection designs to help naturally slow vehicles and improve safety, including elements like speed humps, hardened daylighting and other safety upgrades.  

  

The City has so far lowered speed limits at just over 100 locations since the passage of Sammy’s Law in the spring of 2024, including a regional slow zone in each borough. In addition to today’s School Slow Zone expansion, NYC DOT will continue to explore additional opportunities to roll out lower speed limits across the city in the months ahead. 

Owners and CEO of Wholesale Pharmaceutical Company Sentenced for Distributing More Than $92M of Black-Market HIV Drugs

Two owners of a pharmaceutical wholesale company were sentenced Friday to a total of 38 years in prison for orchestrating a complex, nationwide drug diversion scheme that harmed vulnerable HIV-positive patients, placed countless others at risk, and corrupted the supply chain for prescription drugs in the United States.

“Patrick and Charles Boyd did not just commit fraud and cost taxpayers millions of dollars, they preyed upon some of the most vulnerable members of our society: HIV patients who depend on life-saving treatments to manage their disease,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “Fraud schemes like this one undermine the integrity of our supply chain for necessary prescription drugs. These defendants will rightly spend years in prison for their reprehensible conduct, which took advantage of people for illicit profit. This case is another example of how the Criminal Division, our United States Attorney partner in the Southern District of Florida, and law enforcement will pursue and seek convictions of those who defraud our systems, endanger our citizens, and seek to line their pockets with fraud proceeds.”

“These defendants treated life-saving HIV medication like street contraband,” said U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida. “They bought drugs off the street from black-market suppliers, shipped them in dirty boxes and discarded packaging, falsified paperwork, and pushed those medications back into the legitimate pharmaceutical supply chain. The consequences were real. HIV patients received bottles containing the wrong drugs, and at least one patient lost consciousness after ingesting medication that should never have been in that bottle. As a former military prosecutor, federal prosecutor, and trial judge, I have seen how greed can drive dangerous schemes. When criminals gamble with patient safety for profit, federal prison is the result.”

“Friday’s sentence underscores the extreme danger these defendants created,” said Acting Deputy Inspector General for Investigations Scott J. Lampert of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS‑OIG). “They took life‑threatening actions that showed an alarming disregard for human life in service of nothing more than a payday. Their criminal scheme endangered vulnerable patients, put entire communities at risk, and undermined the integrity of Medicare and Medicaid. HHS‑OIG will continue working with our law enforcement partners — and using every tool in our arsenal — to pursue and dismantle illegal black‑market rings that seek to corrupt the nation’s drug supply and exploit taxpayer‑funded health care programs.”

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, brothers Patrick Boyd, 47, and Charles Boyd, 43, of Easton, Maryland, founded and owned Safe Chain Solutions, a wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical medications located in Maryland. Charles Boyd was the CEO, while Patrick Boyd served as a Managing Partner who oversaw the company’s sales division. The evidence presented at trial showed that Patrick and Charles Boyd conspired with at least five black-market suppliers to purchase HIV drugs obtained through patient “buyback schemes” at steep discounts. One of their suppliers testified at trial that he purchased HIV drugs from patients on the street, removed the original prescription labels, and packaged the bottles in cardboard boxes — sometimes scavenged from trash on pick-up days — before shipping them to the defendants. On one occasion, this supplier used a diaper box he found on the street to ship the drugs. Many of these bottles were dirty, unsealed, and showed obvious signs they had previously been dispensed, such as the two depicted below:

Trial evidence showed that pharmacies complained to Safe Chain Solutions about their illicit conduct. For example, pharmacies reported to Safe Chain Solutions that they received bottles with entirely different drugs in them as early as August 2020.

In another documented complaint, one of their pharmacy customers sent the defendants a photo of the condition in which he received HIV drugs from them: 

The customer informed Patrick and Charles Boyd that these bottles of HIV drugs did not meet “safety standards . . . and may present risk for our patients” and returned the drugs.

Evidence admitted at trial included an article shared between the defendants discussing these serious risks, just days before the customer complained. According to the article, “The schemes hurt individuals with HIV, cost taxpayers millions of dollars and drive up the viral load in communities, exposing others to the illness and spoiling the city and state’s mission to drive the number of new HIV diagnoses to zero.”

Despite these early complaints, Patrick and Charles Boyd continued buying cheap, diverted HIV drugs from the same black-market suppliers for many months, and continued selling the drugs to pharmacies along with falsified paperwork designed to fool their customers and regulatory agencies.

A patient who received a bottle of prescribed HIV medication sold to a pharmacy by the defendants testified at trial that Seroquel, an anti-psychotic drug, was actually in his bottle. He testified that he unwittingly ingested the Seroquel and lost consciousness for 24 hours. Evidence at trial established that missing even a single dose of HIV medication can increase a patient’s viral load and heighten community transmission risk in areas with high HIV infection rates. There was at least one additional documented complaint where another HIV patient unwittingly ingested a different drug that was in his bottle.

The trial evidence also established the many elaborate steps Patrick and Charles Boyd took to conceal their criminal conduct from detection. They worked with the black-market suppliers behind the back of their own Director of Compliance, who testified that she repeatedly raised concerns throughout the conspiracy but was ignored. They also enlisted attorneys as part of their cover-up. One of those attorneys testified at trial, describing how the Boyd brothers concealed and misrepresented material information while seeking legal advice about pharmacy complaints and reporting obligations to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the evidence, the defendants failed to report numerous incidents to the FDA involving pharmacies that had received incorrect or tampered medications.

Between April 2020 and September 2021, Patrick and Charles Boyd bought and resold more than 28,000 bottles of these black-market HIV drugs. They paid more than $92.8 million for the drugs, which they sold to pharmacies for a profit. Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurers were billed and paid for these illicit drugs.

In October 2025, Patrick and Charles Boyd were convicted at trial of conspiracy to introduce misbranded drugs into interstate commerce; conspiracy to traffic in medical products with false documentation; conspiracy to commit wire fraud; two counts of introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce; and two counts of wire fraud. Patrick Boyd was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Charles Boyd was sentenced to 20 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentences, the defendants were ordered to pay $21,850,000 in forfeiture.

A third defendant, Adam Brosius, previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud with the Boyds and was sentenced to 97 months in prison in connection with his role in the scheme.

HHS-OIG and FBI investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacqueline Zee DerOvanesian and Alexander Thor Pogozelski for the Southern District of Florida, with the assistance of Assistant Chief James V. Hayes of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, prosecuted the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Grosnoff for the Southern District of Florida handled asset forfeiture.

The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s efforts to combat health care fraud through the Health Care Fraud Strike Force Program. Since March 2007, this program, currently comprised of eight strike forces operating in federal districts across the country, has charged more than 6,200 defendants who collectively billed federal health care programs and private insurers more than $45 billion. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, working in conjunction with the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, are taking steps to hold providers accountable for their involvement in health care fraud schemes. More information can be found at www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/health-care-fraud-unit. 

As Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran, Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs

New York Gas Prices Are Up 62-Cents Per Gallon, or 21%, Since Trump Launched War

Prices At The Pump Jumped 8-Cents Per Gallon This Past Weekend Alone

As Washington Republicans Ignore Rising Gas Prices, Governor Hochul Remains Focused on Tackling Energy Costs

Governor’s Ratepayer Protection Plan Will Cut Hidden Fees, Hold Utility Companies Accountable and Increase Access to Energy Affordability Programs

Rising Energy Costs Highlight Importance of Reforming New York’s CLCPA to Protect Consumers and Support Governor’s All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy

As gas prices skyrocket in New York and across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul slammed President Trump and Washington Republicans for once again driving up costs for New Yorkers. Since President Trump launched the War in Iran on February 28, average gas prices across New York have increased by 62-cents per gallon, or roughly 21 percent, according to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which tracks internal, industry and related association data for the state. Diesel prices have increased statewide by $1.13 per gallon, or 28 percent, since the war began and surpassed $5.00 per gallon on March 13.

Just this past weekend alone, statewide gasoline and diesel prices jumped 8-cents per gallon and 11 cents per gallon, respectively, from Friday to Monday. Home heating fuel like propane and crude oil are also rising due to the impacts of the war.

Governor Hochul today also highlighted her ongoing commitment to lowering energy costs, including her Ratepayer Protection Plan to cut hidden fees on utility bills, hold utility companies accountable, and increase access to energy affordability programs that help reduce monthly bills for New Yorkers. The Governor also highlighted her “all-of-the-above” energy strategy to build more nuclear, renewables and other energy sources to increase supply and keep costs down.

Additionally, Governor Hochul called on the State Legislature to work with her to make necessary changes to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was enacted in 2019 under the previous State administration.

“President Trump promised to lower energy prices, but instead, he and his administration have driven up costs for New Yorkers with illegal tariffs — and now they’re driving up gas prices with the War in Iran,” Governor Hochul said. “As Republicans in Congress ignore these gas price hikes, I’ll keep working to tackle rising energy costs by protecting consumers, holding utility companies accountable and building more of the energy sources our state needs.”

Governor Hochul’s Ratepayer Protection Plan

As part of her 2026 State of the State Address in January, Governor Hochul announced her Ratepayer Protection Plan with comprehensive proposals to bring down energy costs for New Yorkers. The Governor’s plan includes:

Removing hidden fees on utility bills: Ensuring consumers never pay for inappropriate spending by utility companies, including corporate advertising, fines, and certain legal fees.

Tying executive pay to affordability: Utility companies will be required to publicly disclose how CEO salaries compare to the average worker’s pay and executive compensation will be tied directly to customer affordability.

Eliminating gold-plated rate cases: When proposing new rates, utilities will be required to prioritize affordability by presenting a budget-constrained option that keeps their operating and capital costs below the rate of inflation.

Increasing access to energy affordability programs: Helping more New Yorkers to lower their monthly bills through discounts, cash assistance and upgrades that reduce their energy usage and costs.

Making data centers pay their fair share: Helping to protect everyday New Yorkers from rising costs caused by massive data centers, by requiring data centers in New York State to either pay for their own energy costs or supply their own energy.

Reforming the CLCPA

Governor Hochul also called on the State Legislature to work with her to make changes to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which was enacted in 2019 under the previous State administration. While the CLCPA, also known as the Climate Act, is not the primary driver of the current high utility rates, not changing the law will make an already bad situation significantly worse.

According to a NYSERDA analysis, implementing the CLCPA on its current timeline will increase annual household energy bills by an additional $4,000 for upstate oil and natural gas households and $2,300 for NYC natural gas households by 2031. Implementing the CLCPA could also add $2.39 to gas prices — on top of whatever the price is by that time. Businesses will also be impacted, with the potential for their energy prices to increase 46 percent.

The Governor remains committed to clean energy and decarbonization goals. But she noted much has changed since 2019, when the Climate Act was signed into law by her predecessor, which has made it virtually impossible to meet the law’s 2030 targets, including post-COVID inflation, supply chain issues and a Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress that has launched an all-out assault on renewable energy. 

New York State Announces $1.8 Million to Repair and Preserve Homeless Housing Across the State

State Funding Will Rehabilitate Emergency and Supportive Housing in Albany and Broome Counties

Supplements New York State's Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness and Expand Permanent Supportive Housing Options Across the State

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced $1.8 million has been awarded to two projects that will rehabilitate and preserve 25 units, consisting of 58 beds, of emergency and permanent supportive housing in Albany and Broome counties for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.

“Emergency and supportive housing are two of our most important tools in addressing homelessness in our state,” New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn said. “The Homeless Housing and Assistance Program’s investments in these projects will fund critical repairs and rehabilitation that will help ensure these projects remain vital resources for the populations they serve for years to come. We are grateful to our partners for their dedication and leadership in developing and sustaining these projects and to Governor Hochul for continuing to prioritize funding for the creation and preservation of supportive, transitional, and emergency housing across New York State.”

The grants—awarded through a competitive process by OTDA’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP)—are an important component of Governor Hochul's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will help create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York State, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations. The two projects awarded funding had been constructed with funding previously provided by HHAP.

The SFY 2026 State Budget included a $153 million appropriation for HHAP, including a $25 million increase in funding Governor Hochul secured for the stabilization of existing HHAP projects that meet certain criteria, to shore up the existing supply of supportive housing units. Building upon the enhanced investment included in the FY 2026 Budget, Governor Hochul’s SFY 2027 Executive Budget includes another $25 million in supplemental resources for the preservation and stabilization of older HHAP units. In addition, for several years, HHAP’s budget has included $1 million in funding set aside for emergency shelter repairs.

The projects awarded funding include:

Capital District

IPH - $389,000 to rehabilitate 13 units/30 beds of emergency housing for homeless individuals at IPH’s South Ferry House in Albany. The project proposes the repairs of the interior and exterior of the building including the purchase and installation of a generator, new windows, flooring, lockers, kitchen equipment, as well as bathroom repairs and shower replacements.

Support services include wrap-around case management, referrals for health and mental health care, and assistance securing permanent housing. 

Southern Tier

Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango (GOBC) - $1.4 million in HHAP stabilization funds to rehabilitate 12 units/28 beds of permanent supportive housing in Binghamton for homeless individuals and families at GOBC’s existing project at 85 Liberty Street.

The work includes the repair of the original brick façade, replacement of all existing teak boards on the front and rear porches with durable, low-maintenance PVC decking, and replacement of galvanized steel stairwells and railings with corrosion-resistant materials to ensure long-term safety. Rear porches on the third and fourth floors will undergo full decking replacement and railing upgrades.

Support services include case management, substance use counseling, recovery support, money management training, and referrals to health clinics.

IPH Chief Operating Officer Kristen Giroux said, “IPH is incredibly fortunate to have received HHAP stabilization funding to upgrade some key features at our South Ferry House emergency shelter. This funding will allow us to improve the safety and security of our facility and ensure a continued sense of dignity and comfort for our guests. We are excited to get started on the upgrades, which include new flooring, a generator, upgraded kitchen appliances, new windows, upgraded bathrooms, and new storage lockers.”

Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango (GOBC) Chief Executive Officer Mark Silvanic said, “Funding like this is absolutely vital as we work to meet the rising demand for safe and affordable housing in our community. With NYS OTDA’s support, we’re able to make real progress toward creating opportunities and stability for those who need it most. This award brings us closer to our vision of a thriving Binghamton where everyone has a place to call home.” 

NYS Office of the Comptroller DiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy

 

New Report Highlights Industry, Job and Wage Trends in New York’s Nine Regions Outside of New York City

Since 2000, health care and social assistance and other service-providing industry sectors, such as accommodation and food services and educational services, have increased their share of total employment in New York state (including New York City), while the number of jobs in goods-producing sectors continued a long-term decline, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

“Service-providing industry sectors have powered job growth across New York state and have helped shape the 21^st century economic landscape,” said DiNapoli. “The strengthening of these service industries has been widespread, although there are still notable regional differences in the mixture of sectors. This report provides industry-level job and wage data and workforce trends to help policymakers as they continue their work to ensure quality employment opportunities for all New Yorkers.”

Over 85% of the almost 9.7 million jobs statewide, including New York City, were in service-providing industry sectors in 2024, with jobs in the health care and social assistance sector accounting for over 20% of total employment, followed by educational services (9.9%) and retail trade (8.6%).

The average annual pay across all jobs statewide (including New York City) was $95,152, nearly 26% higher than the average annual pay ($75,590) for all jobs in the United States. The finance and insurance sector was responsible for almost half of the difference in average annual pay for all jobs between the state and the nation. Outside of New York City, average annual pay varied significantly by region, from a low of $57,772 in the Mohawk Valley to a high of $78,013 on Long Island.

Statewide findings include:

• In 2024, health care and social assistance, the largest industry sector in the state for decades, had over 1.9 million jobs, more than the next two largest sectors – educational services and retail trade – combined (1.8 million).
• Retail trade, while still the third-largest sector in 2024 with close to 836,000 jobs, has experienced an overall decline in employment since 2000.
• The sectors that experienced statewide job growth greater than 30% between 2000 and 2024 include:
  • Health care and social assistance (63.3%),
  • Accommodation and food services (45.8%),
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (31.1%), and
  • Transportation and warehousing (30.1%).

On a regional basis, each of the state’s nine regions outside of New York City share three of the five largest industry sectors – health care and social assistance, retail trade and educational services. Accommodation and food services was also one of the largest sectors in every region except the Mohawk Valley.

Other regional findings include:

• The manufacturing sector remains one of the five largest in just over half of regions in 2024, including Central New York and the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier and Western New York.
• Public administration, which includes legislative and judicial jobs at every level of government, was one of the largest sectors in three regions (Capital District, Mohawk Valley and North Country) in 2024, though the sector’s share of total employment has dropped in most regions since 2000.
• Retail trade has experienced an overall decline in employment in every region since 2000, ranging from 1.5% in the North Country to 18.2% in the Southern Tier.
• Average annual pay is significantly higher on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson and the Capital District compared to other regions, excluding New York City.

The New York State Department of Labor projects that manufacturing employment statewide will decrease by 12% from 2022 to 2032, while health care and social assistance is projected to see the strongest growth of any sector (27.8%), with an estimated increase of over half a million jobs statewide. Accommodation and food services and educational services are expected to see job growth of 21% and 18.6%, respectively.

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Regional Composition of Industries in New York State

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