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Feds: Ex-Union Boss Funded New York Home Renovation With Stolen Faculty Dues
December 5, 2025 // According to the indictment, Carbone treated the union's funds as a personal account, diverting more than $290,000 to cover travel, restaurant tabs, and personal bills. Investigators allege a significant portion of the stolen money went toward purchasing and renovating a private property in Athens, a town in Greene County. “As alleged, Carbone embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from the union he claimed to serve and used the money to fund his lifestyle and buy a home in the Hudson Valley,” said Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III.