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Friday, January 25, 2013

$163,000 Embezzled from Cosmopolitan Spent at Strip Club, Dinner Cruises, DA Says

The former general manager of the Cosmopolitan in Allentown has been charged with embezzling money from his employer, the Lehigh County District Attorney's office said. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

  The former general manager of the Cosmopolitan Restaurant in Allentown has been charged with embezzling $163,601 from the restaurant, the Lehigh County District Attorney's office announced Friday. James Fortunato, 41, of 2340 Black Forest Drive, North Whitehall, allegedly stole the money from Cosmopolitan for his own use after being promoted to general manager in November 2010. According to the district attorney's press release, Fortunato's alleged crime came to light in June 2012, when Myron Haydt, one of the restaurant’s owners, was reviewing the restaurant’s financial records and found a series of suspected unauthorized purchases by Fortunato. The allegedly unauthorized purchases included expenses for dinner cruises, visits to a strip…

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Get Out

Get Out: Five Things to do This Weekend

Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

For your weekend we have a variety of festivals: one historic, one for roasting corn and one that celebrates tomatoes. Add an Island Party and all that jazz, and you have no reason to be bored this weekend! 1. 50th Annual Summer Festival When/Where: 5-10:30 p.m. through Aug. 20 at Lehigh Valley Hospital -- Muhlenberg. Why Go: The festival is a way to raise funds that will help save, change and improve the lives of the patients at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. It includes the Nite Lites Gala and a golf and tennis classic in addition to the festival. Pricing: Event and sponsorship fees vary. 2. Fifth Annual Tomato Fest When/Where: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Easton Farmer's Market in Centre Square. Why Go: Take in the Heirloom …

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