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flag Former Dunkirk treasurer Mark Woods indicted for stealing $120K in public funds amid city’s fiscal crisis.

flag Mark Woods, former Dunkirk city treasurer, was indicted in January 2026 on charges of public corruption, grand larceny, and falsifying records after allegedly stealing over $120,000 in public funds. flag The investigation began in March 2025 when school district officials flagged irregular deposits of non-school tax payments into district accounts. flag The city, already facing a fiscal crisis that led to a $13.7 million state bailout and an 84% property tax increase in 2025, referred the matter to authorities after Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s financial reforms uncovered the misconduct. flag Woods’ office was secured under a grand jury subpoena, and he was arraigned on multiple charges, including second-degree grand larceny. flag State lawmakers and officials called the case evidence of systemic failures, renewing calls for a state financial control board to restore oversight.

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