Ex-fair director took NY for a ride, officials say

[brooklynite]

Source: Crain's New York Business

(AP) - The former director of the state fair diverted thousands of dollars for personal use and the fair misspent nearly $1 million during his tenure, which included rampant nepotism and thousands of free concert tickets being handed out to employees and state troopers, New York's inspector general said.

In a report Tuesday, Inspector General Joseph Fisch said the findings about Peter Cappuccilli Jr. are being forwarded to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for possible criminal charges, including grand larceny and records tampering.

Mr. Cappuccilli, a former Republican Party official appointed fair director in 1995 by Gov. George Pataki, said in a statement he will respond "at the appropriate time." He wants to explain and defend his reputation and character, and has been assured by his lawyer they will have that opportunity, he said.
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Mr. Cappuccilli, a 59-year-old Syracuse real estate developer, was Mr. Pataki's campaign coordinator for Onondaga and Madison counties during his first run for governor. He was director of the state fair from 1995 until he stepped down in late 2005.

[russspeakeasy]

1. Call China.....".We need more orange jumpsuits !!!"

[aquart]

2. Okay, you made me laugh.

[Posteritatis]

3. Fairs? Crooked? I sprained a paradigm! My world is a shambles! (nt)