{"id":2177280,"date":"2024-02-15T15:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fdny-chiefs-homes-department-raided-by-fbi-in-corruption-probe\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T15:08:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:08:05","slug":"fdny-chiefs-homes-department-raided-by-fbi-in-corruption-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fdny-chiefs-homes-department-raided-by-fbi-in-corruption-probe\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI raids FDNY Chiefs&#8217; homes and department in corruption probe"},"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\">20<\/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%2Ffdny-chiefs-homes-department-raided-by-fbi-in-corruption-probe%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=2177280&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--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Spencer Platt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s \u200bJames Meyers<\/h2>\n<p>11:53 \u2063AM \u2013\u2063 Thursday, February 15, 2024\u200d    <\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 Federal\u200d Bureau of Investigation \u2062(FBI) and \u2063other New\u200d York City investigators \u200dconducted \u200ca\u200d raid \u2063on the Fire Department \u2062of New York\u2019s (FDNY) Brooklyn headquarters and the homes of two \u200cfire chiefs \u200bon Thursday morning. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to insider sources,\u2064 Brian \u200cCordasco \u2064and Anthony Saccavino, \u200btwo senior FDNY chiefs, had their \u2062homes searched by the feds as part of a\u2064 corruption\u2062 probe. They are being accused of \u200caccepting illegal\u2064 payments.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation was initiated \u200clast summer \u200bafter allegations surfaced that the two\u2064 chiefs were each paid $100,000 to expedite or arrange inspections, as reported by\u200d <em>The New \u200bYork Times<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>Upon the arrival of\u200c federal agents, the\u200b chiefs \u200dhad their phones confiscated, as stated by the <em>New\u200b York Post<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, the fourth\u2063 floor of the \u2064FDNY HQ was sealed off, and investigators were in the \u200cprocess of retrieving records and computers. <\/p>\n<p>These \u2062two FDNY chiefs were known for their loyalty to Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, who promoted\u2063 them after\u2063 demoting three\u2062 other chiefs, causing unrest within the department, according to \u200csources.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe FDNY\u2019s\u2063 first priority \u200bis always keeping New \u200cYorkers safe, and we expect every member of the \u2062department \u200cto act appropriately. \u200cAs soon\u2063 as Commissioner Kavanagh\u200d was alerted to \u200dthese allegations\u200b last fall, she immediately referred them to DOI \u200cto investigate them,\u201d a spokesperson\u2063 for the\u2062 department said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cCommissioner \u2062Kavanagh has proactively placed the employees \u200bat \u2063the center of this investigation on modified duty, and we\u200c are \u2064awaiting guidance from DOI regarding further action.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! 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Brian\u200c Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino, two \u200csenior FDNY chiefs, are\u200c being\u200c accused \u2062of\u2063 accepting illegal payments as part of a corruption probe.<\/p>\n<p>According to insider sources, the investigation was initiated last summer after allegations surfaced that the\u2063 two chiefs were\u200b each paid $100,000 to expedite or arrange inspections. These allegations were reported by The\u2062 New York Times. The\u2063 arrival of federal \u200dagents led to the confiscation of the chiefs&#8217; phones, as stated by the \u200bNew York Post.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the search \u200cof \u200bthe chiefs&#8217;\u200b homes, the fourth floor of the FDNY headquarters was sealed\u2064 off, and investigators were in the process of retrieving records and computers. \u200cThese actions highlight the seriousness of the investigation and the extent to which the authorities are dedicated to uncovering any potential corruption within the FDNY.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Cordasco and Saccavino\u2063 were known for their loyalty \u2063to Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, who promoted them after demoting three other chiefs. This promotion and \u2063demotion created unrest within the department, according to sources.<\/p>\n<p>The raid on the FDNY headquarters and the homes of the two fire\u200d chiefs is \u200ca major\u2063 development in the ongoing corruption probe. It demonstrates the commitment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to rooting out corruption and \u2064ensuring\u2062 the integrity \u2062of public\u2062 institutions. As\u2063 investigations like this progress, it is essential to ensure transparency, fairness, and justice for all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>These events also highlight the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feds-investigating-bullion-bob-menendez-over-mysterious-gold-bars-report\/\" title=\"Feds probe 'Bullion Bob' Menendez for enigmatic gold bars: Report.\">holding public officials accountable<\/a> for their actions. Corruption within government organizations not only undermines the trust of the public but also hinders the efficient functioning of these \u2064institutions. The FDNY plays a crucial role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-ag-calls-on-biden-to-fire-harris-as-border-czar-for-abysmal-performance-ignoring-crisis\/\" title=\"Arizona AG Calls On Biden To Fire Harris As Border Czar For \u2018Abysmal\u2019 Performance, Ignoring Crisis\">ensuring public safety<\/a>, and any corruption\u2064 within its ranks is a serious matter that needs to be addressed \u2062swiftly and thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, it is essential for the authorities to maintain transparency and keep the public informed about the progress and outcomes. \u2063This open communication is crucial for rebuilding trust \u200cin the FDNY and assuring the public that measures are being taken to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jon-tester-demands-crackdown-on-china-acquiring-us-technology-after-chinese-spy-balloon\/\" title=\"Jon Tester calls for action against China's acquisition of US technology following Chinese spy balloon incident.\">prevent future instances<\/a> \u2063of corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the \u200craid on the \u2064FDNY headquarters and \u200dthe homes of the two fire chiefs serves\u2062 as a reminder that no one is above the law. It is a testament to the FBI and other investigative agencies&#8217;\u2063 commitment to\u200b upholding justice and preserving the integrity of public institutions. The outcome of\u200d this investigation will have far-reaching implications for the FDNY and its reputation, as well as for the broader fight against\u2063 corruption\u200d in public service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officials had their homes and the Brooklyn headquarters of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) raided by the FBI and NYC investigators. This incident occurred on Thursday morning, February 15, 2024. 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