FDNY Chiefs Investigated in Corruption Probe Following FBI Raids

The FBI and city investigators raided the homes and office of two FDNY chiefs, examining allegations of bribery for expedited safety inspections.

FBI and New York City investigators conducted raids on the homes of FDNY chiefs Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco, and the department's Brooklyn headquarters, as part of a corruption investigation.
The investigation, which began last summer, focuses on allegations that the chiefs were paid $100,000 each to expedite or arrange safety inspections.
Neither Saccavino nor Cordasco has been charged with wrongdoing, and both have been placed on modified duty pending further investigation.
The probe is examining whether a retired firefighter made the payments as part of an effort to influence fire inspections on building projects.
The investigation is not related to the federal corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' campaign funds.