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US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…
Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients
Westchester Investment Adviser Sentenced For Embezzling $640K From Clients A Westchester County investment adviser has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $640,000 from several of his clients. Gregg Brie, age 54, of White Plains, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 15, to 63 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud, according to Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Brie was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and to pay forfeiture and restitution in the amount of $642,333.33 each. Williams said Brie embezzled the funds from three of his clie…