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ARCADIS to Receive High Honors at April Gala From ACEC New York for Project Accomplishments

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ARCADIS to Receive High Honors at April Gala From ACEC New York for Project Accomplishments

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading pure play global engineering and consultancy firm, announced today that two of its New York area projects will receive high honors from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York at its awards gala on April 6. The Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant (Bay Park): Dechlorination Facility project for Nassau County will receive the Diamond Award in the category of waste and storm water; the Westchester County Water District #3: Water System Distribution Improvements project will receive the Gold Award in the water resources category.

At Bay Park, ARCADIS engineered an innovative dechlorination project that reused existing plant facilities – the first such installation in the United States. ARCADIS‘ work saved the county millions of dollars in capital costs compared to other alternatives, and protected nearby Jones Beach, a valuable recreational and environmental asset.

Historically, water supply for Westchester County Water District #3 was drawn from a connection to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s Catskill Aqueduct. When the County learned there were to be extended shutdowns of the aqueduct, they recognized the need to develop a long-term alternative supply of water and decided on a new transmission main and a pre-fabricated pumping station. ARCADIS was responsible for the entire project from initial planning through design and construction resulting in the County’s first large-scale installation of ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technology and no disruptions to serviceintheir critical service area, which includes a hospital, penitentiary and medical college.

The Bay Park STP Dechlorination Facility will also compete in the national competition sponsored by the ACEC.

About ARCADIS:

ARCADIS is the leading pure play global engineering and consultancy firm, providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environments. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 22,000 employees and more than $3.3 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions. ARCADIS supports UN-HABITAT with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. Visit us at: www.arcadis-us.com.

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NYer who faked drowning faces new charges

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A New Yorker who faked his drowning death now faces charges that he impersonated a policeman while demanding that a woman get into his van.

Raymond Roth, of Long Beach, was held without bail following a court appearance in Hempstead on Thursday in which he pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal impersonation, attempted kidnapping and attempted burglary.

Nassau County police say the woman refused the demand and fled. The incident allegedly occurred hours after Roth accepted a plea bargain in the other case on March 21.

His son reported Roth missing at Jones Beach last July. After an extensive air-sea search, Roth turned up in Florida and South Carolina. Prosecutors said it was an insurance scam. The case against the son is pending.

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NY man who faked drowning arrested in kidnap attempt

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A man who faked his own drowning death off a Long Island beach was arrested Wednesday on charges he impersonated a police officer and ordered a woman to get into his van, police said.

Raymond Roth, 48, of Long Beach, was arrested on charges of criminal impersonation, attempted kidnapping and attempted burglary. He’s due to be arraigned Thursday in First District Court in Hempstead. His lawyer, Brian Davis, told Newsday that Roth will plead not guilty to the new charges.

On March 21, Roth identified himself as a police officer and demanded that a woman get into his van in Freeport, Nassau County police said. The woman refused and ran into a check-cashing facility for safety. Roth followed her into the facility but fled before police arrived, authorities said.

Hours earlier, Roth had accepted a plea bargain in the fake-drowning case that included a 90-day jail sentence. Roth pleaded guilty to fourth-degree conspiracy.

He and his son, Jonathan Roth, plotted to collect about $400,000 in life insurance, prosecutors said.

On July 28, Jonathan Roth told authorities his father went for a swim at Jones Beach and never came back. Responders searched for Roth for several days, while he drove to his timeshare in Orlando, Fla., prosecutors said.

Roth’s wife found emails between Raymond and her stepson, Jonathan, discussing the plot, and authorities were alerted.

On Aug. 2, Raymond Roth was issued a speeding ticket in Santee, S.C., and told police there he was returning to New York to meet with authorities. He did not show up for that meeting. He was arrested Aug. 6.

Davis said Roth had been admitted to a hospital for psychiatric treatment and had tried to commit suicide there.

The case against 22-year-old Jonathan Roth is pending.

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New York man admits to conspiracy in faked drowning

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A man who faked his drowning off a beach on New York‘s Long Island, touching off an extensive and expensive air and sea search, has accepted a plea bargain that includes a 90-day jail sentence and a $37,000 bill.

Raymond Roth, 48, of Massapequa, pleaded guilty Thursday to fourth-degree conspiracy. Prosecutors said he and his son, Jonathan Roth, plotted to collect about $400,000 in life insurance.

On July 28, Jonathan Roth told authorities his father went for a swim at Jones Beach and never came back. Responders searched for him for several days, while Roth was actually on his way to his timeshare in Orlando, Fla., prosecutors said.

“This case easily could’ve turned tragic had an actual emergency occurred while this defendant sent first responders on a wild goose chase,” Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said.

Roth’s wife found emails between Raymond and Jonathan Roth discussing the plot, and authorities were alerted.

On Aug. 2, Raymond Roth was issued a speeding ticket in Santee, S.C., and told police there he was returning to New York to meet with authorities. He did not show up for that meeting and was not arrested until Aug. 6.

His lawyer, Brian Davis, said Roth had been admitted to a hospital for psychiatric treatment and had tried to commit suicide there. Davis said Thursday that he believes the plea bargain is fair.

“At this point, he wants to put it behind him,” Davis said.

The case against 22-year-old Jonathan Roth is pending, the district attorney said.

Raymond Roth‘s plea bargain includes five years of probation. He must pay the Coast Guard $27,445 and the Nassau County police $9,109.

“The restitution Mr. Roth is ordered to pay ensures that the taxpayers won’t foot the bill for this scam,” Rice said.

If Roth fails to pay the money, he could be sentenced May 21 to up to four years in prison

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