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The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 1 license and 1 certificate, surrender of 10 licenses and 1 certificate of incorporation, and 41 other disciplinary actions.听 The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case.听 In addition, the Board acted upon 2 restoration petitions.

I. REVOCATIONS AND SURRENDERS

听Dentistry

Michael Mastromarino;听Dentist, Dental Anesthesia; Ft. Lee, NJ 07024; Lic. No. 044455, Cert. No. 000618; Cal. Nos. 24456, 24457;听Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:听Dentist license: Revocation, $140,000 fine; Dental Anesthesia certificate:听 Revocation.

Neil Robert Mate;听Dentist; Manhasset, NY 11030-1334; Lic. No. 036749; Cal. No. 24568;听Application to surrender license granted.听 Summary:听Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of two counts of Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree, a class B misdemeanor.

Massage Therapy

Michael Kyzyzak; Pleasant Valley, NY 12569; Lic. No. 016424; Cal. No. 24567;听Application to surrender license granted.听 Summary:听Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.

Nursing

Mary Elaine Rauer; Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; South Jamesport, NY 11970-0013; Lic. Nos. 157403, 351411;听Cal. Nos. 24500, 24501;听Application to surrender licenses granted.听 Summary:听Licensee did not contest the charge of giving medication to another nurse for administration to a patient when there was no physician鈥檚 order for the patient to receive said medication.

Somsri Orachantara;听Registered Professional Nurse; Yonkers, NY 10710; Lic. No. 237802; Cal. No. 24512;听Application to surrender license granted.听 Summary:听Licensee did not contest the charge of failing to maintain an accurate patient record in that she incorrectly indicated on the operating room count sheets for a patient鈥檚 surgery that the lap pad counts were correct.

Matthew Jon McFarland;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Selden, NY 11784; Lic. No. 269877; Cal. No. 24517;听Application to surrender license granted. Summary:听Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a class E felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a class A misdemeanor; and Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.

Jennylin Lelieth Barrett;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Kissimmee, FL 34758; Lic. No. 206889; Cal. No. 24578;听Application to surrender license granted.听听 Summary:听Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.

Occupational Therapy

Vincent Accardi;听Occupational Therapist; Stony Brook, NY 11790; Lic. No. 012049; Cal. No. 24570;听Application to surrender license granted. Summary:听听Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Criminal Sexual Act in the 1st Degree, a class B felony, and Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, a class D felony.

Pharmacy

Vincent Samuel Rubino;听Pharmacist; Islip, NY 11751-2645; Lic. No. 024468; Cal. No. 24574;听Application to surrender license granted.听 Summary:听Licensee did not contest the charge of engaging in conduct in the practice of the profession which evidences moral unfitness to practice the profession, to wit: stealing the controlled substances Oxycodone and Hyrocodone form the pharmacy where he was employed.

Psychology

Inna Pustilnik;听Psychologist; New York, NY 10023; Lic. No. 015189; Cal. No. 24096;听Application to surrender license granted.听 Summary:听Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Enterprise Corruption.

University Psychological Care, P.C.; 99 University Place 鈥� 7th Floor, New York, NY; Cal. No. 24097; Application to surrender certificate of incorporation as a professional service corporation granted.听 Summary:听Respondent admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Attempted Enterprise Corruption.

II. OTHER REGENTS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Acupuncture听

Jonathan Lloyd Harwayne;听New York, NY 10280-1075; Lic. No. 002561; Cal. No. 24532;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation.

Architecture听

Hwei Sze Chen;听Architect; Flushing, NY 11355; Lic. No. 015179; Cal. No. 21991;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听5 month actual suspension, 19 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $10,000 fine.

Hwei-Sze Chen, Architect, P.C.;听41-36 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY; Cal. No. 21992;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听5 month actual suspension, 19 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation, $10,000 fine.

Chiropractic听

Advanced Chiropractic Health Care, P.C.;听226 Seventh Street 鈥� Suite 101, Garden City, NY 11530; Cal. No. 22928;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $2,500 fine.

Dennis Martin Homack;听Chiropractor; Seneca Falls, NY 13148-1705; Lic. No. 008680; Cal. No. 24471;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Dentistry听

Sidney Starman;听Dentist; Rochester, NY 14616; Lic. No. 024220; Cal. No. 24057;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year actual suspension, upon service of 6 months of actual suspension may apply for early termination upon successful completion of certain coursework, upon service of or upon early termination of 1 year actual suspension 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $2,500 fine.

Bambi Linn Jones Olsen;听Certified Dental Assistant; Brockport, NY 14420; Cert. No. 000514; Cal. No. 24455;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Engineering and Land Surveying听

Peter Gerazounis;听Professional Engineer; New Hyde Park, NY 11040; Lic. No. 072050; Cal. No. 24400;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, upon service of 1 month actual suspension 24 months probation, $5,000 fine.

Waseem Hakeem;听Professional Engineer; Franklin Square, NY 11010; Lic. No. 080511; Cal. No. 24493;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

Steven J. Rizzo;听Professional Engineer; Islip, NY 11751-0314; Lic. No. 066204; Cal. No. 24507;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Leon St. Clair Nation;听Professional Engineer; Bronx, NY 10467-6206; Lic. No. 065052; Cal. No. 24510;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

JNS Engineers, P.C.;听633 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY; Cal. No. 24511;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

Nursing听

Faith Hutchinson;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Rockville Centre, NY 11570; Lic. No. 211433; Cal. No. 23907;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $250 fine.

Anthony H. Barber;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Bayside, NY 11361-3055; Lic. No. 109943; Cal. No. 24156;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Indefinite actual suspension for not less than 3 months and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice.

Kristyn Sullivan a/k/a Kristyn Silvagnoli;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Utica, NY 13502; Lic. No. 254910; Cal. No. 24246;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Anton Lacy Williams;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Central Islip, NY 11722-3936; Lic. No. 265189; Cal. No. 24311;听Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:听36 month suspension, execution of last 24 months of suspension stayed.

Daniel William Grimmick;听Registered Professional Nurse; Clifton Park, NY 12065; Lic. No. 484472; Cal. No. 24339;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,000 fine.

B. Joanne Shibley Butts;听Registered Professional Nurse; Cazenovia, NY 13035; Lic. No. 388579; Cal. No. 24432;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.

Glynnis Guanizo Gigantone;听Registered Professional Nurse; Patchogue, NY 11772; Lic. No. 566662; Cal. No. 24454;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Dawn Marie Lemcke;听Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Canandaigua, NY 14424; Lic. Nos. 234389, 497033; Cal. Nos. 24474, 24475;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Sheila M. Malone;听Registered Professional Nurse; Flushing, NY 11358; Lic. No. 402136; Cal. No. 24482;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Mary Beth Juricek;听Registered Professional Nurse; College Point, NY 11356; Lic. No. 327227; Cal. No. 24492;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.

Deborah Jean Rose;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Schenectady, NY 12305; Lic. No. 253072; Cal. No. 24523;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Indefinite actual suspension for no less than 1 year and until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice.

Christy Lee Russell;听Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Professional Nurse; Malone, NY 12953; Lic. Nos. 265358, 532870; Cal. Nos. 24525, 24524;听Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:听Indefinite actual suspension until substance abuse free and fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, probation 2 years to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.

Rainey L. Rathbun;听Licensed Practical Nurse; Verona, NY 13478; Lic. No. 289318; Cal. No. 24565;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $250 fine.

Pharmacy听

Monsey Family Drugstore, LLC.;听Pharmacy; 108-B Route 59, Monsey, NY; Reg. No. 026502; Cal. No. 24132;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:$5,000 fine.

Mia M. Bero Carr;听Pharmacist; Brewerton, NY 13029; Lic. No. 042975; Cal. No. 24273;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听Censure and Reprimand, 1 year probation, $500 fine.

Rite Aid of New York, Inc.;听Pharmacy; 1900 Grant Blvd., Syracuse, NY; Reg. No. 023516; Cal. No. 24461;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $30,000 fine.

Duane Reade;听Pharmacy; 666 Third Avenue, New York, NY; Reg. No. 022297; Cal. No. 24468;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 years probation, $10,000 fine.

Rite Aid of New York, Inc.;听Pharmacy; P. O. Box 3165, Harrisburg, PA; Reg. No. 013968; Cal. No. 24485;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 years probation, $10,000 fine.

Dale Robert Lewis;听Pharmacist; Malta, NY 12020; Lic. No. 042313; Cal. No. 24529;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,500 fine.

Podiatry听

Jonathan Lloyd Harwayne;听New York, NY 10280; Lic. No. 004616; Cal. No. 24531;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 month actual suspension, 23 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $1,000 fine.

Public Accountancy听

Byron Von Brewer;听Certified Public Accountant; Kenmore, NY 14213; Lic. No. 080103; Cal. No. 24445;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听6 month actual suspension, 18 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.

Frederick J. Stoffel;听Certified Public Accountant; Brockport, NY 14420; Lic. No. 031162; Cal. No. 24481;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension 2 years probation to commence if and when return to practice, $500 fine payable within 6 months.

Social Work听

Jean Marie Hendrickson;听Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Lic. No. 052594; Cal. No. 23705;听Found guilty of professional misconduct; Penalty:听2 year suspension, execution of suspension stayed, probation 2 years.

Linda Santiago;听Licensed Master Social Worker; Bayside, NY 11360; Lic. No. 060229; Cal. No. 24316;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation to commence upon return to practice, $1,000 fine payable within 12 months.

Karen Yonsky Drossel;听Licensed Master Social Worker; Medusa, NY 12120; Lic. No. 049109; Cal. No. 24483;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.

Veterinary Medicine听

Richard Laird Hall;听Veterinarian; Eden, NY 14057; Lic. No. 001712; Cal. No. 24071;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听Partial actual suspension in certain area until successfully complete course of retraining in certain area, 2 years probation.

Daniel Francis Tufaro;听Veterinarian; New York, NY 10010; Lic. No. 006633; Cal. No. 24470;听Application for consent order granted; Penalty agreed upon:听2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $2,500 fine.听

III. RESTORATIONS

The Board of Regents voted on July 28, 2009 to听deny the petition for restoration of the physician license of Thomas Schultz, Morristown, NJ 07960. Dr. Schultz鈥檚 license was originally revoked December 18, 1998.听

The Board of Regents voted on July 28, 2009 to听deny the petition for restoration of the certified public accountant license of Joseph G. Shanahan, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Mr. Shanahan鈥檚 license was originally revoked February 8, 2000.