Wantagh man gets 5 years probation for stealing from vet with dementia

A Wantagh man entrusted to help Long Island's veterans admitted Thursday that he stole thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old veteran with dementia. John Lynch, who dedicated his life to helping Long

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Wantagh man gets 5 years probation for stealing from vet with dementia

A Wantagh man entrusted to help Long Island's veterans admitted Thursday that he stole thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old veteran with dementia. John Lynch, who dedicated his life to helping Long

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