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Support Rising For Duanesburg Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog Support Rising For Duanesburg Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog
Support Rising For Duanesburg Marine Seeking ‘Normal Life’ With Help Of Service Dog Support is swelling for a New York Marine hoping to raise enough money to purchase a service dog that can help him cope with mental illnesses stemming from his time in service. Schenectady County resident Scott Matthews, age 24, of Duanesburg, served active duty in the Marines for four years, including one tour to Bahrain between December 2019 and March 2020, he told Daily Voice. Related Report: Doggie Paddle: Ballston Spa Army Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs The 2016 Guilderland High School graduate, who now works in commercial heating, cooling, and ref…
Capital District Woman Stole $50K From Veteran, VA's Office, Feds Say Capital District Woman Stole $50K From Veteran, VA's Office, Feds Say
Capital District Woman Stole $50K From Veteran, VA's Office, Feds Say A Capital District woman who was trusted to manage the finances of a legally incompetent veteran is accused of misappropriating tens of thousands of dollars. Saratoga County resident JoAnne Natalie, age 64, of Saratoga Springs, appeared in federal court in Albany Thursday, July 21, where she was arraigned on charges of stealing from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and misappropriating funds. Natalie was released pending a trial before US District Judge Glenn Suddaby. Federal prosecutors are seeking to have Natalie forfeit $50,174, the amount she allegedly stole. If convicted, she…