2 former NYFD chiefs arrested in ongoing federal corruption investigation

2 former NYFD chiefs arrested in ongoing federal corruption investigation Two former New York City Fire Department chiefs became the latest high-ranking city officials to be named in a series of federal investigations plaguing Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco, former Bureau of Fire Prevention Chiefs who are both retired, were arrested on charges of bribery, corruption and false statements alleging they solicited and received these bribes from 2021 through 2023, according to court records. “By allegedly selling priority access to the BFP’s services, which are vital to preventing New York City businesses and homes from fire-related incidents, Saccavino and Cordasco undermined the public trust and put their own greed above the interests of the taxpayers they swore to serve,” said Damian Williams, deputy U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Robert Tsigler, founding attorney for the law firm representing Saccavino, said the allegations against the former chief run counter to Saccavino’s life-long commitment to the fire department. “Chief Saccavino is a life-long public servant, he’s dedicated his life to the FDNY,” Tsigler said. “We want the truth will come out, we believe it’s going to come out in the appropriate time and the appropriate form.” Federal investigations continue to swirl around some of New York City’s highest officials, with the Mayor’s office and other top deputies under the microscope. In the indictment of the retired fire chiefs obtained by USA TODAY, a mention of a “City Hall List” is found. In a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said the FDNY would collaborate with the investigation. “The Department will fully cooperate with any ongoing investigations,” Tucker said. Federal investigations into NYC As previously reported, last week, New York City’s police commissioner, Edward Caban, stepped down as federal corruption investigations targeted Mayor Adams and his top aides. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/16/new-york-fire-chiefs-corruption-arrest-saccavino-cordasco/75255502007/