Two ex-fire chiefs in New York City arrested in corruption scandal

The indictment against Cordasco and Saccavino said they were former chiefs for the city Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Prevention, responsible for regulating fire safety systems.

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams expressed determination to eradicate corruption, stating: "We are determined to address it from root to branch, and our work is far from done."

Federal investigations are ongoing around Mayor Eric Adams, with one focusing on potential corruption linked to expedited fire safety inspections at the Turkish consulate.

Attorney Joseph Caldarera described the charges against Saccavino as "both surprising and distressing," emphasizing the importance of presuming innocence in such allegations.

Read at Brooklyn Eagle