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A ventilation shaft collapse caused part of a Bronx high-rise to crumble after a gas explosion, but no injuries were reported. Emergency services used drones and dogs to search the rubble, and residents are advised to visit a Red Cross center for assistance.
Part of a Bronx high-rise apartment building collapsed due to a suspected gas explosion, but no injuries were reported. Emergency responders are investigating the cause, and residents are advised to avoid the area. The incident highlights ongoing issues with aging public housing in New York City.
A gas explosion at NYCHA's Mitchel Houses in the Bronx caused a partial collapse of a high-rise building, but no injuries were reported. The explosion, believed to have originated in the boiler, led to the collapse of the chimney and part of the building's shaft. Residents were evacuated, and authorities are investigating the incident while working to restore services and ensure safety. The event occurred on the first day of NYCHA's heat season, raising concerns about boiler safety and infrastructure.
After being closed for nearly 15 years, New York City's waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers has reopened, offering a crucial opportunity for families struggling with high rent. The list, which had over 128,000 families in 2009, now has 3,700 households. Despite the reopening, finding apartments that accept vouchers remains challenging due to a severe housing shortage and landlord reluctance.
A NYCHA staffer, Alex Tolozano, retired just two weeks before being indicted in a widespread bribery scheme, allegedly accepting kickbacks in exchange for no-bid contracts. Tolozano, who had been suspended multiple times during his three-decade tenure, was previously caught naked in bed during a work video call. His retirement and pension, estimated at $68,000 annually, have raised questions about NYCHA's awareness of the federal probe. The indictment also includes other NYCHA employees accused of accepting substantial bribes, highlighting a culture of corruption within the organization.
A massive bribery scandal involving 70 suspects, including NYCHA officials, has been uncovered in New York City, with individuals accused of taking kickbacks from contractors in exchange for no-bid jobs and extorting reluctant payers. The suspects allegedly raked in over $2 million on $13 million worth of small jobs, and the scandal involves naked Zoom calls, trips to Europe, and homegrown "heroes" who rose to management positions. The federal investigation, described as the largest bribery bust in Justice Department history, has led to charges carrying maximum sentences of 10 to 20 years in federal prison for the accused.
70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) were charged in a bribery scheme, with superintendents and administrators pocketing a collective $2 million over 10 years in bribes to secure work contracts at their properties. The charges represent the largest number of federal bribery raps brought in a single day in Department of Justice history. The defendants allegedly received more than $2 million in bribes between 2013 and 2023, with typical kickbacks ranging from $500 to $2,000. The scandal involved a range of employees, including those who were once praised as "heroes" and even one who was suspended for appearing naked in bed with a woman during a work-related video call.
Ten NYCHA superintendents are accused of taking over $1 million in bribes in a corruption scandal involving the issuance of no-bid contracts for building repairs at various NYCHA projects across New York City. The alleged bribes range from $314,300 to $48,000, with corresponding no-bid contracts worth millions of dollars. The scandal involves a total of 70 superintendents and over $2 million in bribes, with the top offender accused of soliciting and accepting bribes totaling $314,300.
Federal prosecutors have charged about 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority employees in a massive kickback scheme, labeling it as the "largest single-day bribery takedown in the history of the justice department." The employees allegedly accepted over $2 million in kickbacks from contractors in exchange for more than $13 million in NYCHA business across at least 100 developments. The scheme involved exploiting a no-bid process for contracts worth less than $10,000, eroding public trust and violating the agency's zero-tolerance policy for wrongful and illegal activity.
NYCHA residents express disgust but not surprise at the bribery busts of 70 current and former employees who allegedly accepted over $2 million in bribes for small repair-job contracts, with some calling it a long-overdue clearing out of workers taking advantage of others. The widespread corruption allegations were especially infuriating for residents who have endured subpar repairs and maintenance in their apartments over the years, with some expressing hope that the arrests will lead to better management and improvements in their living conditions.
Seventy current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority have been charged with accepting bribes from contractors in exchange for "no-bid" contracts, marking the largest single-day bribery takedown in the history of the Justice Department. The defendants allegedly demanded over $2 million in bribe money and awarded over $13 million worth of contracts. The arrests come after years of corruption allegations and scrutiny of the agency, which provides housing to over 300,000 New Yorkers and receives more than $1.5 billion in federal funding annually.
Over 70 people, including 55 current NYCHA employees, were arrested in connection with alleged corruption and kickback schemes involving construction and maintenance contracts at New York City Housing Authority facilities. The schemes, which occurred between 2013 and 2023, involved demanding over $2 million in bribes from contractors in exchange for more than $13 million worth of work. The arrests were part of one of the largest public corruption roundups in Justice Department history, with investigations spanning over a year and arrests made in six states and all five boroughs. The scandal has prompted calls for significant reforms to NYCHA's contracting process and raised concerns about the impact on residents and the misuse of public funds.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority with bribery and extortion, marking the largest single-day bribery takedown in the history of the Justice Department. The employees allegedly accepted cash payments from contractors in exchange for awarding NYCHA contracts, demanding over $2 million in corrupt payments for over $13 million worth of no-bid contracts. This corruption investigation has raised concerns about the misuse of federal funding and its impact on the living conditions of NYCHA residents, with officials emphasizing the need to prevent and detect such schemes.
More than 70 people, including NYCHA workers and contractors, have been arrested in connection with alleged corruption and kickback schemes at New York City public housing buildings. The schemes involved demanding bribes from contractors in exchange for awarding work contracts, resulting in over $13 million worth of work. The investigation spanned over a year and uncovered widespread corruption at nearly 100 NYCHA developments. The arrests mark one of the largest public corruption roundups in Justice Department history, prompting calls for significant reforms to the public housing authority's contracting process.
70 New York City Housing Authority employees were arrested in the largest single-day bribery takedown in DOJ history, accused of accepting cash payments from contractors in exchange for awarding NYCHA contracts. The alleged conduct, spanning from 2013 to 2023, involved demanding $2 million in bribes for over $13 million in work at NYCHA buildings, affecting nearly 1/3 of all NYCHA buildings. The corruption investigation involved multiple agencies, and officials stated that the investigation is ongoing with the possibility of more arrests.