On Friday, June 16, 2023, the New York State Police in Ulster County arrested Burton Gulnick Jr, age 51, from the city of Kingston. Burton Gulnick was the Treasurer for both the Hurley Recreation Association and the Friends of Mike Hein Political Committee. The State Police received allegations regarding Gulnick stealing funds from the Hurley Recreation Association and the Committee to Re-Elect Mike Hein.  The investigation led to the arrest of Gulnick, who was formally charged with Grand Larceny 2^nd degree, two counts of Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, Scheme to defraud, and five counts of Falsifying Business Records.  Gulnick was arraigned before the Honorable Judge John Parker and released on his own recognizance.