"The Schulhof Estate spent decades gathering and protecting hundreds of pieces of artwork, yet where others saw incredible beauty in these paintings, Joselito Vega only saw the opportunity to make a quick buck, " Rice said.

WSJ: Pa. man accused in art thefts at NYC-area estate

Attorney Timothy Parlatore, who is representing Joselito "Danny" Vega, a house painter accused of stealing artwork from a Long Island home, only learned that his client was appearing after a friend sent him a promotional video this week.

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