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This is my second Skylines article on staged accident fraud and the Scaffold Law and how it is hurting New York construction sites. I have been President of Andromeda for nearly two and a half years now, leading the fight against staged accidents on job sites. Before that, I spent over 34 years conducting and directing high scale federal corruption investigations. Being in that world for so long, plus being a certified fraud examiner, has made me a natural skeptic. I need rea

On November 5, 2025, construction and restoration professionals gathered at Club 101 in Manhattan for the ICRI Metro New York Chapter Dinner Meeting, highlighting major updates in concrete repair standards. The sold-out event focused on ACI 563-25: Specifications for the Repair of Concrete in Buildings , a newly updated document that provides standardized guidance to improve communication and reduce costly errors in concrete repair projects. Presenters Marjorie Lynch, PE,

Inside New York’s Fight Against Scaffold Law Fraud By Andriana Vamvakas, CFE President, Andromeda Advantage "The first time the pattern stopped feeling like coincidence I knew that something larger was at work." After 34 years as a federal investigator I followed paper trails, exposed networks, and helped secure indictments and convictions in fraud cases that involved millions of dollars. As a certified fraud examiner, I have been trained to trust patterns and to remain a nat

With nearly $328,000 raised, the 2025 Annual Golf Classic by The Skyline Charitable Foundation showcases the power of partnership, philanthropy, and perseverance — all under the summer sun. PHOTOS: THANASSI KARAGEORGIOU Clockwise from top left: VFW Post 1819 of Port Washington members perform a rifle salute for the fallen; Golfers watch the ceremony that precedes the tee-off each year; Closest to The Pin winner Rygo Foss, Esq., board member, TSCF with Shana McCormick, executi