Guilty plea likely from former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco
Indicted ex-FDNY fire chief expected to plead guilty in $200K bribery scheme
An allegedly crooked former FDNY fire chief is expected to cop to his part in running a nearly $200,000 bribery scheme — the first plea in the many corruption cases swirling around Mayor
Former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco to plead guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive a bribe
NEW YORK - One of two former FDNY chiefs who were indicted on bribery and corruption charges has agreed to plead guilty. Brian Cordasco, 49, will plead guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive a bribe. He initially pleaded not guilty. Cordasco is expected to make the plea next week.
Feds: Guilty plea likely from former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco
Brian Cordasco, 49, the former supervisor of the FDNY's Bureau of Fire Prevention, is accused of soliciting bribes for fast-tracked inspections.
Retired FDNY chief Brian Cordasco to plead guilty in bribery case
Brian Cordasco and fellow FDNY chief Anthony Saccavino were charged with bribery, wire fraud, lying to the FBI, and related charges on Sept. 16 for allegedly lining their pockets with more than
FDNY Chief to Plead Guilty in Secret Kickbacks Case
A former top FDNY fire safety chief is planning to plead guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors who charged him and a colleague with taking secret kickbacks to expedite safety inspections for paying customers.
Prosecutors extend plea deal to ex-FDNY chief from Staten Island in bribery case
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The government has extended a plea deal to Staten Island resident Brian Cordasco, a former chief for the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP) accused of engaging in a “pay to play” bribery scheme, according to court filings.
Fire Dept. Chief to Plead Guilty to Bribery Charge, U.S. Says
Brian E. Cordasco was one of two former high-ranking officials arrested earlier this month and charged with soliciting and receiving bribes to speed up safety approvals.
Former FDNY chief to take plea deal in bribery case
Brian Cordasco, 49, will plead guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive a bribe. He initially pleaded not guilty.
NYC flies horde of drones in largest-ever coastal storm drill to prepare for ‘next Superstorm Sandy’
A horde of drones swirled off Staten Island to assist would-be water-rescuers Tuesday as part of the largest-ever coastal ...
Woman in critical condition, 7 others injured after Bronx building blaze
Eight people were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, one in critical condition, after a fire in a residential building in the ...
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FDNY: 7 people injured in Belmont apartment fire
The FDNY says the fire began a little after 2:30 a.m. on the second floor of the building on Washington Avenue.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K draws more than 40K to 'honor' America's fallen heroes: 'A beautiful thing'
Uniformed officers filled the streets of New York City on Sunday, kicking off the 23rd annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of fallen American ...
FDNY: 2 firefighters injured as fire burns home in Grasmere on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The FDNY said that two firefighters were injured fighting a blaze at a home in Grasmere early on Monday ...
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New York City Mayor Denies Threatening Jobs of FDNY Inspectors
Mayor Eric Adams, who has filed a motion to dismiss a bribery count, claims there is no evidence that FDNY officials' jobs ...
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FDNY reports no victims in Bronx partial building collapse
NEW YORK -- In what could be described by some as a miracle, the FDNY reported Monday night it had completed its search of the rubble and found no victims in the Bronx partial building collapse. A ...
'Ghostbusters' firehouse a tourist hot spot as New York's Bravest fan flames of Hollywood history
A firehouse that starred in 1984 hit film "Ghostbusters" is now a NYC tourist attraction after FDNY Ladder 8 adopted the movie's spooky-cute ghost as its unit icon.