"Cave" Man Gets Year in Prison for Loafing on State's Dime

The former janitor who pleaded guilty to turning a parking garage storage area into a makeshift drug-fueled rec room has been sentenced to a year in prison. Gary Pivoda, who was employed by the state up in Albany, admitted in November to sleeping, watching TV, and dealing drugs in his DIY lounge (video!).The drug charges were dropped as part of the plea deal, and Pivoda was sentenced to two one-year sentences (to be served at the same time) for defrauding the public and grand larceny. He must also pay more than $2,000 in restitution; his supervisor Louis Marciano also pleaded guilty to man caving, but had his sentencing postponed.

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By John Del Signore in News on January 4, 2010 6:15 PM

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Cautious Pessimist

So as punishment for sitting on his ass on the state's dime, he's sent to.... sit on his ass on the state's dime for a year? I know prison isn't a picnic, but we're still paying for his housing and 3 squares a day.

He's not a dangerous criminal, he should have got 8 hours of community service for every day he was on the state's payroll. It sounds like this guy believes that earning his keep is the worst form of punishment there is.

Guest

The maintenance area of the East Garage off Phillip Street is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective concrete overhang, this authentic state workers' cave dwelling awaits you today! There are no "Do Not Touch" signs, so go ahead and touch the couches, television, rolling papers, DVDs, board games, and the scales to weigh marijuana! You can even go inside this fascinating architectural remnant of a culture that roamed the state Office of General Services from A.D. 2000-2009. Fascinating!