Some Millennia Property Conditions Deteriorate, in Wake of Federal Raid of CEO’s Home | Local [Video]

UTICA, N.Y. — In the weeks since federal officials raided Millennia Companies CEO, Frank Sinito’s, lavish Ohio home, conditions at some local Millennia-owned properties have deteriorated.

“A pretty severe cockroach and mouse infestation. We also have seen issues with electrical problems,” says Community Organizer, Shana Dahlin, of Legal Services of CNY, an attorney working with some local Millennia tenants.

tenants sent Newschannel 2 photos of cockroaches in run-down apartments. Some were willing to share what it’s like living in Millennia-owned Brandegee Garden Apartments, in Utica, but didn’t want to be identified.

“Homeless people getting in, doing drugs, there was a few times I had break-ins into my apartment,” said one such tenant. “People pointing guns and robbing women in here.”

Some local Millennia tenants are working with attorneys to fight for better living conditions. They’ve filed a complaint with HUD-the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, which gives millions …