An Owego mystery man, who has been using the identity of a homeless veteran to get thousands of dollars in public assistance, is heading to federal prison.
Federal prosecutors apparently aren’t sure of the identity of a man accused of stealing social security benefits with a stolen identity starting in 1999.
Some Central New Yorkers might be seeing more money in their paychecks thanks to a payroll tax break, but don't get too excited: that money will have to be paid back.