{"id":2036895,"date":"2023-09-19T05:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T09:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/caught-in-a-lie-ceo-of-embattled-firm-caring-for-nyc-migrants-resigns\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T05:41:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T09:41:58","slug":"caught-in-a-lie-ceo-of-embattled-firm-caring-for-nyc-migrants-resigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/caught-in-a-lie-ceo-of-embattled-firm-caring-for-nyc-migrants-resigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Embattled CEO of NYC Migrant Care Firm Resigns Amidst Lie Scandal."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcaught-in-a-lie-ceo-of-embattled-firm-caring-for-nyc-migrants-resigns%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036895&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>CEO of Firm Hired by New York City Resigns Amid Scandal<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/canadian-olympic-committee-warns-athletes-not-to-criticize-china\/\" title=\"Canadian Olympic Committee Warns Athletes Not to Criticize China\">chief executive officer<\/a> of a firm hired by New York City to house and care for hundreds of illegal immigrants has abruptly resigned after admitting to \u200dlying about his educational background. Anthony Capone&#8217;s\u200d resignation\u200d comes as DocGo, the company in question, faces \u200bscrutiny over its controversial $432 million no-bid contract with the city.<\/p>\n<p>Capone&#8217;s resignation follows a report by the Albany Times Union, which revealed that \u2062he had falsely claimed to have a graduate degree in \u200cartificial intelligence from \u200dClarkson University. The \u200cuniversity confirmed that \u200cCapone had never attended their institution. In a\u2063 later admission, Capone confessed that he had never earned a graduate degree from any educational institution.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/doj-asked-me-to-lie-about-president-trump-for-indicting-him-proud-boys-enrique-tarrio-5490980\">DOJ &#8216;Asked Me to Lie About President \u2064Trump&#8217; for Indicting Him: Proud Boys&#8217; Enrique Tarrio<\/a> (Published on 9\/13\/2023)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/white-house-lying-about-parts-of-us-economy-to-make-it-appear-better-economic-analyst-5488357\">White House Lying About Parts of US Economy to Make It Appear Better: \u2062Economic Analyst<\/a> (Published on 9\/8\/2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I take full\u200d responsibility and am making immediate corrections to all official bios, profiles, and any other materials where this incorrect information appears,&#8221; Capone stated in a press release.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 company confirmed Capone&#8217;s resignation in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lee\u200d Bienstock, the\u2063 company&#8217;s president and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/audit-michigan-may-have-paid-billions-in-fraudulent-jobless-claims-gretchen-whitmer-administration-hit-with-kickback-allegations\/\" title=\"Audit: Michigan May Have Paid Billions in 'Fraudulent' Jobless Claims; Gretchen Whitmer Administration Hit with 'Kickback' Allegations\">chief operating officer<\/a>, has been \u200cappointed as the new CEO.<\/p>\n<p>DocGo&#8217;s no-bid contract with New\u2064 York City had already \u2064raised concerns about the nature and quality of the services provided. \u2064However, neither the company nor city officials\u2064 were forthcoming with details about the contract.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Earlier this month, <a href=\"https:\/\/comptroller.nyc.gov\/reports\/letter-on-return-of-rapid-reliable-testing-ny-llc-contract-20248801671\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City Comptroller Brad Lander<\/a> rejected the city&#8217;s $432 million emergency contract with DocGo, citing numerous outstanding issues and concerns. Lander questioned the \u200cbudget details justifying the contract&#8217;s value and expressed doubts about the company&#8217;s expertise to deliver the contracted services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Although the comptroller&#8217;s rejection does not nullify\u200d the deal, Mayor \u2063Eric \u200dAdams has the authority \u2064to override\u200b the decision and proceed with the contract.<\/p>\n<p>In August, the New York Times reported that the state \u200cAttorney General \u200dLetitia James\u2063 had initiated \u2064an investigation into DocGo. The company has\u200d been accused of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teachers-union-tells-teachers-to-ignore-florida-law-banning-transgender-propaganda-in-schools\/\" title=\"Teachers Union Tells Teachers to Ignore Florida Law Banning Transgender Propaganda in Schools\">providing inaccurate information<\/a> to migrants, potentially jeopardizing \u2063their ability to work, access healthcare, and seek asylum. The attorney general is also\u200d looking\u2063 into allegations of mistreatment and threats by security personnel hired by \u2063DocGo.<\/p>\n<p>Originally a medical services company, DocGo\u2063 expanded its operations during the pandemic to include COVID-19 testing \u200dand vaccinations. Critics argue that the company \u2062has ventured beyond its medical expertise and \u200cis now involved in logistical operations, such as transportation, housing, and care for\u200b asylum seekers.<\/p>\n<p>DocGo&#8217;s ambitions extend to securing a lucrative contract with the federal government, valued in \u2062the billions of dollars.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>By Bobby Caina Calvan<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the $432 million no-bid contract awarded to DocGo raised concerns about corruption and\u200b mismanagement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D Exchange Commission, stating that his departure was due to\u200c &#8220;personal reasons.&#8221; \u2064The filing also noted that the company \u200dwould be initiating a search for a new CEO.<\/p>\n<p>The resignation of Capone has raised further\u2063 questions about the legitimacy and transparency of DocGo&#8217;s operations. The\u200d company, which has been\u2064 contracted by\u2062 New York City to provide housing and medical care\u2062 for undocumented immigrants, has faced criticism for its questionable practices and \u2064lack\u200c of oversight.<\/p>\n<p>The $432 million no-bid contract awarded to DocGo has\u2064 come under intense scrutiny, with many questioning the justification for such \u200da large sum of money being awarded without a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-hampshire-governor-signs-new-law-to-increase-the-use-of-renewable-gas\/\" title=\"New Hampshire Governor Signs New Law to Increase the Use of \u201cRenewable\u201d Gas\">competitive bidding process<\/a>. \u2063Critics \u200dargue that this lack of competition allows for potential corruption and mismanagement, \u2063as seen in the recent scandal surrounding Capone.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064light of these revelations, there have been calls for greater transparency and\u200b accountability in the \u200bawarding of government contracts. New York City&#8217;s Department of Homeless Services, which oversees the contract with \u2063DocGo, has announced \u2062that it will be conducting a thorough review of the contract and the company&#8217;s practices.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Bill de Blasio \u200chas also expressed his concern over the situation, stating that the city will\u2063 not tolerate any wrongdoing or dishonesty. He has called for a full investigation into\u2063 the \u2063matter\u200c and has vowed to hold all individuals involved accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>The resignation of Capone \u2062highlights the importance of conducting thorough background checks and due diligence when hiring individuals for leadership positions, especially in organizations entrusted with public funds and\u2062 sensitive responsibilities. It serves as a reminder that honesty, integrity, and transparency should always be at the forefront of decision-making processes and \u2064that any form of deception will \u200dnot be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is crucial \u2062that the \u200cCity of New York and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/caught-in-a-lie-ceo-of-embattled-firm-caring-for-nyc-migrants-resigns\/\" title=\"Embattled CEO of NYC Migrant Care Firm Resigns Amidst Lie Scandal.\">government entities implement stricter oversight measures<\/a> to prevent similar\u200d incidents from occurring in the future. This includes conducting more rigorous vetting \u2063processes for companies bidding on government contracts and implementing stronger accountability measures to ensure that taxpayer dollars\u200b are being spent responsibly and ethically.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the\u200c resignation of Anthony Capone as the CEO of DocGo amid a scandal involving\u2062 his false educational background raises serious questions about the integrity \u2064and transparency of\u200b the company and the city&#8217;s contract with them. It serves as a reminder of the need for greater accountability and oversight in government contracts, and the importance of honesty and integrity in leadership positions. The City of New York must take swift and decisive action to address these concerns\u200b and ensure\u200b that such incidents\u2064 do not happen again\u2063 in\u200d the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York City&#8217;s contracted firm, DocGo, faced scrutiny for its $432 million no-bid deal and the CEO, Anthony Capone, resigned abruptly. Capone admitted to lying about his educational background. 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