NY Fire Department Heads Pocketed Thousands, Spent Funds on Lavish Trips, Jewelry: Audit

A Long Island fire department is accused of spending more than half a million dollars on things like diamond rings, Christmas gifts and vacations on an Alaskan cruise

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According to the New York State Comptroller's audit, the fire department had over $585,000 in inappropriate purchases on travel, professional basketball game tickets and vehicle maintenance on cars not owned by the department.

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