N. Hills incumbents run unopposed in election

Natiss, Sgambati,

BY CAMERYN OAKES

Mayor Marvin Natiss, Trustee and Deputy Mayor Dennis Sgambati, Trustee Gail Cohen and Village Justice Jerome Reisman are all running unopposed for their current seats in North Hill’s June 20 election.

Natiss will be seeking his sixth term on the board, wrapping up 20 years on the Board of Trustees. He previously served as the village justice for 10 years.

He is a practicing attorney at Natiss & Gordon, P.C., a law frm in Roslyn Heights where he partners with his daughter.

Natiss said serving on the board has been a satisfying experience that enables him to give back to his community. He said the residents and their input have inspired him to continue serving.

He said going forward he wants to ensure the village’s safety.

Sgambati, a Vietnam veteran, was initially appointed to fll a vacancy on the board and is seeking his sixth reelection after serving for 22 years. He position on the board. He said he has been passionate about securing park funds for the village.

He said he is looking forward to continuing the work he has done for the past 22 years.

“Whatever comes up, I’m available,” Sgambati said.

Cohen is running for her fourth term, after taking over the vacancy left by her late husband in 2011. She said that in her past work and going forward, she works to perpetuate her husband’s legacy.

She is an advertising production cost consultant, working in the profession for the past 33 years.

During her tenure on the board, Cohen said she has prioritized residents’ safety, ofering efective shuttle services, refurbishing parks and implementing radar speed signs.

Sanchez, who had provided legal services for Manhattan-based home furnishings importer Mod Societe LLC, stole the company’s information to induce overseas manufacturers to ship clothing to the United States on their credit, according to court documents.

The three are named in a 79-count indictment that includes conspiracy, identity theft and forgery charges, among other things, prosecutors said.

“This alleged deception affected a Manhattan-based company that entrusted its attorney with its business dealings. The defendants — including this formerly licensed attorney who had an ethical and professional responsibility to act with honesty — allegedly lied again and again to enrich themselves,” said Bragg in a statement. “We protect New Yorkers and companies based in Manhattan, a global fnancial capital, from fraud.”

Prosecutors allege that in February 2017 Sanchez shared Mod Societe’s business records with the Chiu brothers before directing a stafer to purchase a website URL named “mod-societe.com.”

After getting manufacturers to ship the clothes to a warehouse in California using email addresses for fctitious company employees, the brothers sold them to wholesale companies, authorities said.

Tony and Rex received approximately $750,000 in payment for the illegally-obtained clothing through wire transfers to Play Market, the brothers’ company, authorities said.

Over $250,000 worth of pants, mostly denim and jogging pants, valued at over $2,000,000 were stolen, according to the press release.

Tony Chiu pleaded not guilty at his April arraignment while Rex’s arraignment was adjourned at the time. Both are expected back in court on July 11, according to court records.

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Sgambati said that he has enjoyed the community service aspect of his

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