"Massive Bribery Bust: Dozens Arrested in NYC Public Housing Corruption Crackdown"

Federal authorities have arrested at least 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employees on charges of extortion and bribery, alleging that they accepted over $2 million in bribes from contractors in exchange for awarding them over $13 million of work on NYCHA buildings. The corruption allegedly occurred at nearly a third of all NYCHA buildings across all five boroughs of New York City, involving essential work such as plumbing and window repairs. All charged NYCHA employees have been suspended, and the roles will be filled to minimize disruption for residents.