License/Certificate Denials, Penalties, and Fines

Schools that have addressed and/or resolved violations do not necessarily have New York State Education Department approval to operate.  The Directory of Schools lists the most current and comprehensive roster of institutions licensed and registered by the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and their approved location(s) to conduct instruction.

A separate listing exists for schools assessed fines and/or penalties for late submission of annual financial statements.

SCHOOL ACTION TAKEN
A-TECH INSTITUTE 118-16 Queens Boulevard, 2nd Fl., Forest Hills, NY 11375
License renewal application denied on March 16, 2006 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included offering unapproved curriculum. School ordered to cease operating on June 16, 2006 which closing date was later extended to August 18, 2006.
A-TECH INSTITUTE

118-16 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Agreement executed on June 28, 2004 to resolve violations for engaging in improper advertising and offering unapproved curriculum. School consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the Law and Regulations.
ACCESS CAREERS 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 002, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Agreement was executed on April 18, 2006 for the following violations: unlicensed teachers offering instruction; and attendance record violations. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
AESTHETIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE 1304 Buckley Road, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY
Agreement executed on July 24, 2007 for violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which were failure to teach curriculum as approved, failure to have a certified private school agent enroll students, failure to maintain records, and use of an unlicensed teacher. School consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioners Regulations and additional penalties for future violations.
ALL STAR BARTENDERS TRAINING, INC. also known as ALL STAR BARTENDERS OF QUEENS, INC. also known as LARZ BARTENDERS TRAINING, INC. 2690 Route 112, Medford, NY
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Forest Hills, NY
3699 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY
Agreement and stipulation executed on May 15, 2003 for the operation of a unlicensed school at the above locations.  The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine and compliance with the provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
AMERICAN CAREER CENTER, INC. 500 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Agreement executed on December 18, 2007 for failure to pay tuition assessment and interest in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations. The school consented to terms which included repayment of tuition assessment and interest, compliance with the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM 1032 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY  10018
License renewal application denied on February 12, 2004. School ordered to cease operation and close on or before March 12, 2004.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM 1032 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY  10018
Agreement and Stipulation executed on May 21, 2003 for offering an unapproved curriculum.  The terms included payment of a fine, oversight and monitoring and compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
AMERICAN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION CENTER, INC. 15 Penn Plaza, New York, NY  10001
Agreement and Stipulation executed on September 19, 2003 for the operation of an uncertified English as a Second Language School at 75-01 Broadway, Jackson Heights, New York.  The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
AMERICAN NAIL SCHOOL 37-08 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY 11354
License renewal application denied on March 15, 2004. School ordered to close and cease operation on or before April 15, 2004.
AMERICAN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 36-41, Main Street, Flushing, NY 11354
Agreement executed on October 16, 2004 for the operation of an unlicensed computer training facility. Terms included payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
AMERICAN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 41-60 Main Street, Flushing NY 11355
Order To Show Cause issued by the Commissioner of Education on August 22, 2006 for conducting unapproved curricula or courses of study, employing unlicensed teachers to conduct instruction, using enrollment agreements which were not dated and signed by an authorized agent of the school and did not indicate the agent's certificate number. Hearing held on September 6, 2007 and October 18, 2007. Hearing Officer's findings issued on December 12, 2007. American Software Technologies, Inc. was found guilty of all charges. Final Order issued by the Commissioner of Education on February 12, 2008. American Software Technologies, Inc. was ordered to pay a civil penalty as well as to cease and desist from any education activities not in compliance with all Department mandates.
ARGUS CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE 760 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY. 10456
Agreement executed on November 27, 2006 wherein a school director at the school agreed to surrender his director's license acknowledging that his answer to a question on his director's license application was false in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations. The school and the director consented to terms which included penalties for both the school and the director if the director in the future was found to be acting in a unlicensed capacity at the school.
ASOCIACIONES DOMINICANAS, INC. 210 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
License renewal application denied on April 27, 2004 for failure to provide a required financial statement and assessment payments and failure to obtain an approved curriculum. School ordered to cease operating and close on or before May 27, 2004.
ATELIER ESTHETIQUE INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS, INC. 386 Park Avenue South, Suite 1409, New York, NY 10016
Agreement executed on September 8, 2005.  School acknowledged alleged violations involving incomplete attendance records, enrollment agreements, failing to produce student records upon request, failing to produce agent certificates upon request, and an incomplete student permanent record. School consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioners Regulations and additional penalties for future violations.
BARMASTERS OF MANHATTAN CORP. 185 Madison Avenue, Suite 1602, New York, NY 10016
Agreement and stipulation executed on July 27, 2001 for the operation of an unlicensed school, Personal Training Institute, at 185 Madison Avenue, Suite 1602, New York, NY 10016.  The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, application for curriculum approval through its licensed school, and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
BARTENDER'S ACADEMY 906 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
1800 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY 11720
Agreement executed on February 8, 2005 for the operation of unlicensed schools at the above locations. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, compliance with the provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and a additional penalty for further violations.
CAREER EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 130 West 30th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Agreement executed on December 2, 2004 for various acknowledged violations including the moving of the school without the necessary approval. The terms include payment of a fine, monitoring and compliance with the Law and Regulations.
CAREER INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY 95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite 600, Rego Park, NY 11374
Agreement executed on March 10, 2006 for failure to teach curriculum as approved in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Regulations and additional penalties for future violations.
CAREER VISION USA, INC. 12 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001
School license deemed surrendered on or about June 2, 2005. School discontinued operation without the required written notice and failed to provide plans for maintenance and safe keeping of the records of the school as was required by Section 5001(8) of the Education Law.
CENTER FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (THE) doing business as THE CENTER FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 403 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY
Agreement and stipulation executed on May 12, 2003 for the operation of an unlicensed computer training facility. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional automatic penalties for further violations.
CFA/CADD TRAINING CENTER

236 5th Avenue, New York, NY  10001
Agreement executed on September 27, 2004. School acknowledged that it offered training after license expiration and did not provide a plan for the maintenance of student records. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, monitoring and compliance with the Law and Regulations.

CONNECT INTERNATIONAL, INC.,   d/b/a,

ENGLISH CONNECTION

77 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs, New York
Agreement executed on August 2, 2007. School acknowledged violations of the Commissioner's Regulations which were failing to provide necessary records to the Bureau and not having a school director present at the school. School consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioners Regulations and additional penalties for future violations.
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING, INC. 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 211, Westbury, NY 11590
Agreement executed on January 12,2006 to resolve violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations of having unlicensed teachers offering instruction, attendance record violations, and use of an unapproved enrollment agreement. The school consented to terms which include payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and additional penalties for future violations.
DCIC BUSINESS INSTITUTE 1712 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Agreement executed on May 7, 2007 for the following violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations: offering unapproved curriculum, use of false and misleading advertising, failure to maintain and provide required records upon request, statements to the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision in connection with activities of the school which statements were in violation of Section 5003(1)(b)(1) of the Education Law, and having an uncertified agent enroll students. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, cessation of enrollment of students in trade school programs until a trade school license is issued, and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
EMPIRE CAREERS INC. also known as
EMPIRE CAREERS
112 West 31st Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY  10001
Agreement and stipulation executed on January 24, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at 112 West 31st Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY.  The school consented to terms including the payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations. The Manhattan Institute located at 25 Chapel Street, Brooklyn, New York agreed to be a party to the agreement and stipulation. 
ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED CORP. doing business as EAI CONSULTING & TRAINING 350 5th Avenue, Suite 1701-1710, New York, NY 10118
Agreement executed on October 5, 2006 for offering instruction in unapproved curriculum, employing an unlicensed teacher, attendance record violations, failing to maintain records at the school and having an unlicensed agent enroll students in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, cessation of enrollment of students for a period of 90 days, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED CORP. doing business as EAI CONSULTING & TRAINING 350 5th Avenue, Suite 1701-1710, New York, NY 10118
Agreement executed on May 18, 2005 for offering instruction in an unapproved curriculum and failure to maintain student records at the school in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations, and additional penalties for further violations.
ET PARTNERS, LLC OF NEW YORK CITY doing business as EXECUTRAIN 489 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
90 Broad Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY
Order to Show Cause issued by the Commissioner on April 27, 2001 for operating an unlicensed school.  Hearing held on December 10, 2001. Hearing officer's findings issued January 31, 2002 finding ET Partners, LLC of New York City, dba Executrain guilty of operating computer training facilities at the two locations listed above in violation of the provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.  The hearing officer recommended payment of a fine.
EXCEL CAREER TRAINING SCHOOL, INC. 165 West 46th Street, Suite 809, New York, NY
Agreement executed on July 24, 2007 wherein the school agreed to surrender its license due to a criminal conviction of its owner. The school consented to terms which included additional penalties for future violations.
EXCELSIOR CAREER INSTITUTE, INC. 4102 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466
School license renewal application denied on July 25, 2002 for failure to complete renewal application. School ordered to cease operation and close on or before August 29, 2002.
FLUSHING BEAUTY  & NAIL 36-09 Main Street, 15th Floor, Flushing, NY 11354
School license renewal application denied on January 6, 2003. School ordered to cease operating and close on or before February 7, 2003.
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE 91 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Agreement executed on February 27, 2008 for acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included not conducting curricula or courses as approved and attendance record violations. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations, and additional penalties for further violations.
GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION doing business as VILLAGE ESCAPE INTERNET CAFE 277 Bleecker Street, New York, NY
Agreement and stipulation executed on March 21, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above two locations.  The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.  New York Computer Academy, Inc. located at 277 Bleecker Street, New York, NY agreed to be a party to the agreement and stipulation.

GLOBAL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

          d/b/a

NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER-BUFFALO

4950 Genesee Street, Suite 100, Buffalo, New York.
Agreement executed on June 19, 2007. School acknowledged that it operated a computer training facility after its proprietary school license had not been renewed by the State Education Department, in violation of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the Law and Regulations, and additional penalties for further violations.
GOOD CARE FAMILY CENTER 3910 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466
License renewal application denied on October 18, 2005 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included unlicensed instructors and attendance record violations. School ordered to cease operating on November 24, 2005.
HENDRIKS INSTITUTE 5500 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590
Application for a former enrollment agent at this school denied on October 30, 2003. Grounds were that, while at Hendriks, the agent made misrepresentations to students, enrolled students into unapproved programs, and enrolled students without having a valid agent certificate.
HERARD CENTER OF TECHNOLOGY INC. doing business as HERARD CENTER OF TECHNOLOGY 47 West 34th Street, Suite 543, New York, NY
Agreement and Stipulation executed on May 26, 2004 for the operation of an unlicensed computer training facility. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.

920 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110
105 Twin Oaks Drive, Syracuse, NY 13206
2295 Millersport Highway, Getzville, NY 14068
1200 C Scottsville Road, Rochester, NY 14624
License renewal application denied January 30, 2003 for failure to perfect application. School licenses expired and no longer effective as of January 24, 2003.
IL MAKIAGE OF 60th STREET, INC. doing business as IL MAKIAGE MAKE UP ACADEMY and  IL MAKIAGE ACADEMY 107 East 60th Street, New York, NY
Agreement and stipulation executed on July 26, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
INFOSERVE TECHNOLOGY CORP. doing business as INFOSERVE TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE 34-36 West 32nd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY
Agreement and Stipulation executed on November 18, 2003 for the operation of unlicensed computer training facilities at 39-20 Main Street, Flushing, New York and 79-37 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, New York. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
INSTITUTE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT, INC. 4377 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10466
Agreement was executed on April 18, 2006 for the following violations: unlicensed teachers; offering unapproved curriculum; having a licensed enrollment agent who was not a salaried employee of the school; and the use of unapproved enrollment agreements. The school consented to terms which included refunds to students, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
INSTITUTE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT, INC.

3712 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467

Licence renewal application denied on September 20, 2007 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included unapproved curriculum, uncertified agents, and unlicensed teachers.  School directed to cease enrollment and close on or before January 20, 2008.

THE INSTITUTE OF ALLIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONS 405 Park Avenue, Suite 501,New York, NY  10022
Consent Agreement executed on October 28, 2003 by the Commissioner of Education in settlement of an Order To Show Cause issued for the operation of an unlicensed trade school. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and applying for a license to operate in compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations. Consent Agreement modified on November 10, 2004 by the consent of the parties.
INTERCERT, INC. 109 West 27th Street-7th Fl., New York, NY. 10001.
License renewal application denied on November 19, 2005 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included failure to abide by their quarters approval and failure to ensure financial viability. School ordered to cease operating on December 9, 2005.
INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SCHOOL, INC. 36-09 Main Street, 5th Floor,#6D, Flushing, NY 11354
Agreement executed on November 29, 2004 for various violations of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations. Terms include payment of a fine, monitoring and compliance with the Law and Regulations.
J.C. VOCATIONAL, INC. 21 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY  11226
School license renewal application denied on December 6, 2001.  School ordered to cease operating and close on or before January 7, 2002.
JUDI LANES COSMETICS-NAIL TECHNOLOGY 1699 Route 112, Medford, NY  11763
School license renewal application denied on November 29, 2000.  School ordered to cease operating and close on or before December 30, 2000.
LADY BEAUTY SALON, INC. doing business as JE-LI BEAUTY SHOP AND LADY BEAUTY SALON 37-01 Main Street, Flushing, NY. 11354.
Agreement and stipulation executed on July 15, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above location. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations, and additional automatic penalties for further violations.
LAS AMERICAS JEWELRY SCHOOL 94-19 Roosevelt Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
School license renewal application denied February 26, 2003.  Reasons for denial included the school moving without prior approval and a transfer of ownership without prior approval in violation of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.  School ordered to cease operations and close on or before March 28, 2003
LASCO GROUP INC. doing business as LASCOMP INSTITUTE, LASCO GROUP, LASCO INSTITUTE 589 8th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY
403 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY
Order To Show Cause issued by the Commissioner of Education on June 18, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school. Consent Agreement executed on February 11, 2003 to settle the Order. Terms included payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
LASCOMP INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK

89-31 161st Street, #307, Jamaica, New York

License renewal application denied on 12/12/05 for not submitting an appropriate annual financial statement and not submitting required tuition assessment payments in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's regulations. The school was ordered to cease operating on or before 1/13/06.

LONG ISLAND NAIL INSTITUTE, INC. 3709 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY
Agreement and Stipulation executed on September 9, 2003 for submitting incorrect financial statements in violation of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
MAC LEARNING CENTER, INC. 19 West 34th Street,  New York, NY 10001
License renewal application denied on March 4, 2004. School ordered to cease operation and close on or before April 3, 2004.
MICROPOWER USA CORPORATION doing business as MICROPOWER COMPUTER INSTITUTE 243 West 30th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001
85 Willis Avenue Mineola, New York 11501
75-26 Broadway, 1st Floor, Elmhurst, New York 11373
Agreement and Stipulation executed on November 25, 2003 for offering instruction for programs at an unapproved location at 120 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, New York, offering instruction in unapproved courses by advertising these courses before they were approved, and placing inaccurate advertising. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
MOTION OVER TIME, INC. 18 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
License renewal application denied on February 9, 2005 for no licensed director, not submitting appropriate financial statements and not submitting required tuition assessment payments and interest. School directed to close on or before April 15, 2005.
MUNICIPAL TRAINING CENTER 394 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, NY. 11201
License renewal application denied on September 21, 2005 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included unlicensed teachers. School ordered to cease operating on October 27, 2005.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

1032 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York

License renewal application denied on 9/9/06 for various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's regulations which included offering unapproved curriculum and lack of financial viability. School ordered to cease operating on or before 12/8/06.

NETCOM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. doing business as NETCOM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 29-09 Queens Plaza North, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
350 5th Avenue, Suite 717, New York, New York 10118
Agreement and Stipulation executed on October 10, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above locations. The school consented to terms including the payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
NEW AGE NETWORK NEW YORK, INC. 111 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, NY
Agreement and stipulations executed on March 21, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above location.  The school consented to terms including the payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
NEW CONCEPT COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER, INC. 135-27 38th Avenue, #318, Flushing, NY 11354
License renewal application denied on March 31, 2005 for having no licensed director, no certified agent, not submitting appropriate financial statements, not submitting required tuition assessment payments, and failure to produce student records. School directed to close on or before April 15, 2005.
NEW CONCEPT COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER, INC. 135-27 38th Avenue, #318 Flushing, NY 11354
Agreement and Stipulation executed on January 23, 2003 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above location and at 136-87 Roosevelt Avenue, 3rd Floor, Flushing, NY. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF BUFFALO 4950 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
School license renewal application denied on January 7, 2004.  School ordered to close and cease operation on or before February 7, 2004.
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC. 40 Broad Street, New York, NY 10019
License renewal application denied on May 19, 2006 for violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which were no licensed director on site, failure to submit required financial statements and failure to provide information as required for a renewal determination. School directed to cease operating August 17, 2006 and enrollments to cease immediately.
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC.

43 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Agreement executed on November 27, 2006 for various acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included offering courses in an unapproved manner, unlicensed teachers, failing to document entrance requirements, failing to maintain student records, improper enrollment agreements, attendance record violations, failing to timely submit audited financial statements and failing to pay outstanding tuition assessment. The terms included payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.

NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC.

43 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
40 Broad Street, New York, NY 10019
Agreement executed on May 25, 2005 for various acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included use of false and misleading advertising, offering instruction in unapproved curriculum and offering programs to private businesses where there is no tuition liability to the employees without submitting the required disclosure form pursuant to Section 5001(2-b) of the Education Law. The terms included payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
NEW YORK MEDICAL SUPPORT CAREER TRAINING CENTER, INC. doing business as NEW YORK MEDICAL CAREER TRAINING CENTER 36-09 Main Street, 5th Floor, Flushing, NY 11354
Agreement and Stipulation executed on August 19, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above location and 43-02 Main Street, 3rd floor, Flushing, New York. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
NEW YORK PARALEGAL SCHOOL, INC. 299 Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY. 10007
Agreement executed on August 8, 2006 for acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations for unlicensed teachers. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
NEXTECH TRAINING SOLUTIONS, LLC. 120 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Agreement and Stipulation executed on June 24, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school at the above location. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
NOVAX TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
also known as
NOVAX TECHNOLOGY CENTER
3 East 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Order to Show Cause issued by the Commissioner on February 12, 2001 for operating an unlicensed school.  Hearing held on September 28, 2001. Hearing officer's findings issued November 8, 2001 recommending payment of a fine as well as directing the Commissioner to issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the corporation from operating any computer training facility in New York State until such facility is licensed and all teaching and administrative personnel are properly qualified pursuant to the Commissioner's regulations.
NURSE CARE INSTITUTE, LTD. 58 134th Street, Jamaica, NY 11418
Agreement executed on March 29, 2005 for various acknowledged violations of the Education Law including the use of unlicensed teachers. The school consented to terms including the payment of a fine, compliance with the provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
NZINGHA'S SCHOOL  FOR COSMETOLOGY, INC. 1254 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
School license renewal application denied on September 12,2002. School ordered to cease operating and close on or before October 12, 2002.

OPEN INTERACTIVE MEDIA, INC.  
also known as
OPEN-I-MEDIA, INC.

73 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013
Agreement and stipulation executed on August 14, 2001 for the operation of an unlicensed school at 73 Franklin Street, New York, NY 10013.  The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
ORION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC. 27 West 34th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001
Agreement and Stipulation executed on March 31,2003 for the operation of an unlicensed school at 27 West 34th Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York and 393 Fifth Ave, 5th Floor, New York, New York. School consented to terms including payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
PC TECH USA AND YOU-RI, INC. also known as PC TECH YOU-RI & PC TECH 317 Madison AVE. #215, New York, NY 10017
Order To Show Cause issued by the Commissioner of Education on March 21,2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school. Consent Agreement executed on January 22, 2003 to settle the Order. Terms included payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
QBI, THE TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC. 33-00 Northern Boulevard, Lower Level, Long Island City, NY 11101
Agreement executed on February 21, 2007 for various acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which are unlicensed teachers offering instruction, offering unapproved curriculum, and equipment and housing not satisfactory for the proper conduct of a school. The terms included payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE

711 Stewart Avenue, 2nd Floor, Garden City, NY 11530
Agreement executed on June 3, 2005 for acknowledged violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations for having an unlicensed teacher offering instruction and attendance record violations. The terms included payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
SCHOOL OF NAIL ARTS CORPORATION 136-56 39th Avenue, Suite 302B, Flushing, NY 11354
School license renewal application denied on August 19, 2003. School ordered to cease operating and close on or before September 26, 2003.
SYSTEC COMPUTERS

350 5th Avenue, Suite 4410, New York, NY 10118

License renewal application denied on June 7, 2006 because of an inactivity of the school and no certified agents.  The school is directed to cease enrollment and close on or before September 7, 2006.

SYSTECH INFORMATIC INC. also known as
SYSTECH INFORMATICS INC., SYSTEC COMPUTERS,
and 
SYSTEC INTERNATIONAL INC.
Agreement and stipulation executed on November 9, 2001 for the operation of unlicensed schools at 350 5th Avenue, Empire State Building, Suite 7812, New York, NY, 47 West 34th Street, #820, New York, NY, and 1328 Broadway, New York, NY.  The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
TCY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. doing business as TCY TECHNOLOGIES 500 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1203, New York, NY 10018
Order To Show Cause issued by the Commissioner of Education on December 24, 2002 for the operation of an unlicensed school. Consent Agreement executed on May 2, 2003 to settle the Order.  Terms included payment of a fine and compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations.
TECH STATE, INC. doing business as TECH STATE, TECH STATE UNIVERSITY and PC SUPPORT USA 3990 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo, NY
Hearing held on January 4, 2005.  Hearing officer's findings issued February 18, 2005 concluded that the school had operated as an unlicensed computer training facility as well as violating other related provisions of the Education Law pertaining to the operation of an unlicensed school. Final Order issued by the Commissioner on October 11, 2005. The school was ordered to pay a civil penalty as well as to cease and desist from any education activities and from operating a school until such time as it complies with all Department mandates.
TOBI BRITTON'S MAKEUP AND AIRBRUSH BOOTCAMP, INC. d/b/a TOBI BRITTON'S THE MAKEUP SHOP

131 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011
Agreement executed on December 15, 2006 for the operation of an unlicensed trade school. The school consented to terms including payment of a fine, additional penalties for further violations and discontinuation of training requiring licensing until licensed.

TRAVEL CAREERS INTERNATIONAL LTD. doing business as TRAVEL CAREERS INTERNATIONAL 184 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Agreement and stipulation executed on September 18, 2002 to resolve outstanding obligations under the Education Law and the Commissioner's Regulations. The terms included a payment by the school, oversight and monitoring and compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
TRIPLE CITIES SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE, INC. 5 Court Street, Binghamton, NY  13901
License renewal application denied on November 9, 2004 for failure to perfect renewal application and various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included lack of financial viability. School ordered to cease operating.  School closed as of September 30, 2005.
TROY SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE, INC. 86 Congress Street, Troy, NY  12180
License renewal application denied on November 9, 2004 for failure to perfect renewal application and various violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which included lack of financial viability. School ordered to cease operating.  School closed as of September 30, 2005.
TURNER TRADE SCHOOL, INC. 330 West 38th Street, New York, NY  10018
Agreement executed on June 4, 2004 for offering instruction at an unapproved location, offering instruction in unapproved curriculum and transferring ownership without prior approval of the Commissioner of Education. Terms include a fine, monitoring and compliance with the Law and Regulations.
TURNER TRADE SCHOOL, INC. Agreement and Stipulation executed on April 24, 2002 for moving of the school without the necessary approvals. The terms include payment of a fine, additional oversight and monitoring, and compliance with the provisions of the Education Law and the Commissioner's Regulations.
U.S.A. BEAUTY SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL, INC. 87 Walker Street, New York, NY 10013
Agreement and Stipulation executed on January 30, 2003 for offering unapproved curriculum. The terms include payment of a fine, oversight and monitoring and compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC SCHOOL 120 East 16th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
Agreement and stipulation executed on March 27, 2002 for various violations of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.  Terms included payment of a fine, additional oversight, and compliance with the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
ULTRASOUND TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. doing business as SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE (WHITE PLAINS) 333 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
Agreement executed on October 21, 2005 to resolve violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations for unlicensed teachers, attendance record violations, and offering an unapproved curriculum. The school consented to terms which included payment of a fine, compliance with Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
UNIVERSAL BUSINESS & MEDIA SCHOOL 220 East 106th Street, New York, NY  10029
School license renewal application denied on February 2, 2001.  School ordered to cease operating and close on or before March 6, 2001.  On April 30, 2001, the Supreme Court, County of Albany, dismissed the school's petition (Article 78) to reinstate the school license and affirmed the Commissioner's authority and justification in denying the school's license renewal application.
UNIVERSAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. doing business as UNIVERSAL BUSINESS & MEDIA SCHOOL and THE FALU FOUNDATION 220 East 106th Street, New York, NY  10029
Order To Show Cause issued by the Commissioner of Education on October 31, 2001 for operation of an unlicensed school.  Hearing held on October 22, 2002 and October 29, 2002.  Hearing Officer's findings issued on December 18, 2002.  Respondent was found guilty of operating an unlicensed school and operating a school in a facility which has not been approved by the Commissioner. Final Order issued by the Commissioner of Education on March 5, 2003.  Respondent is ordered to pay a penalty and to cease and desist from operating any computer training facility in New York State unless and until such facility is properly licensed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Education Law and Commissioner's Regulations.
URBAN DYNAMICS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

78 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

School license deemed surrendered on October 25, 2007, as school discontinued operation without the required written notice and failed to provide plans for the maintenance and safe keeping of the records of the school as required by Section 5001(8) of the Education Law.

WESTCHESTER INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, INC. 466 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY  10801
School license renewal application denied on September 12, 2003 for financial reasons. School ordered to cease operating and close on or before November 7, 2003.
WILDCAT SERVICE CORPORATION 2 Washington Street/ Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
School license renewal application denied on April 17, 2003.  Reason for denial was that the school failed to receive an approved curriculum therefore the school license application was not perfected.  School ordered to cease operation and close on or before May 19, 2003.
WORK BEHIND BARS, INC. 35 West 31st Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY   10001
Order to Show Cause issued by the Commissioner on March 12, 2001 for operating an unlicensed school.  Consent Agreement executed on June 19, 2001 to settle the Order.  Terms included payment of a fine, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations, and additional automatic penalties for further violations.
XINCON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 401, New York, NY 10016
Agreement executed on October 24, 2006 for various admitted violations of Article 101 of the Education Law and Part 126 of the Commissioner's Regulations which are failure to make records available upon request, employing unlicensed teachers, offering unapproved curriculum, failing to document entrance requirements, having instructional devices and supplies not adapted to the course of study and reorganizing instructional space without the approval of the Commissioner. The terms included payment of a fine, monitoring, compliance with the licensing provisions of the Law and Regulations and additional penalties for further violations.
Y & Y HOME & HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, INC. 455 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
School license renewal application denied on March 14, 2002.  School ordered to cease operating and close on or before April 15, 2002.  

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