Dr. Michael Lucchesi charged with allegedly stealing from SUNY Downstate

A former top doctor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center is accused of stealing about $1.5 million from the public hospital to fund a lavish lifestyle that included luxury trips and a top-notch pet resort, prosecutors said Tuesday. Dr. Michael Lucchesi, 66, is accused of fraudulently using business credit cards between December 2016 and January 2023 […]