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Roslyn man steals $4.5M from mom: DA Bernstein allegedly stole funds over two years BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I A Roslyn Heights man was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly stealing more than $4.5 million from his mother’s bank account to fund his lavish lifestyle, including a $100,000 bottle of champagne and Super Bowl box seats, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Samuel Bernstein, 24, of Roslyn Heights, was arraigned Thursday by District Court Judge William Hohauser on
charges of first-degree grand larceny and second-degree aggravated harassment. An order of protection was also issued for Bernstein’s mother, Donna Bernstein, 68, of Roslyn Heights. “This defendant is accused of pilfering his mother’s bank account for at least two years and using that money to fly on private jets and buy $100,000 bottles of champagne,” Singas said. “The victim set aside this money to support a charitable cause, but because of her son’s alleged actions more than $4.5 million was wasted
on extravagant expenses.” Bail was set at $750,000 or $650,000 cash, and Samuel was indicted Wednesday on the two counts. The trial was moved from Nassau County First District Court to Nassau County Supreme Court. If convicted he faces a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison. According to Singas, Samuel also allegedly threatened via text message on Thursday to harm a law enforcement officer’s family member and to destroy his mother’s home. Continued on Page 57
Chamber voices concern over new meter rules PHOTO COURTESY OF SID JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Broadway and television star Laura Benanti performs at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center’s Friendship Circle luncheon on June 6 at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club.
Merchants unhappy with new times, no grace period BY A M E L I A C A M U R AT I Some merchants in the Village of Roslyn are raising questions about changes in downtown parking meters. Roslyn Chamber of Commerce Vice President! Lou Federico said the chamber
has heard “a groundswell of comments” from more than a dozen village merchants unhappy about the changes, especially the elimination of the 10-minute grace period ticket option and changing the effective times from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day to 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays with a free day on Mondays.
The changes took effect on June 1, and parking costs $1 an hour. “We want to encourage shopping and not hamper it in the village,” Federico said. “Right now, we want to discuss with the trustees what is the best alternative. We’re not convinced that this is the best Continued on Page 57
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