NYC Mayor Staffer Fired Amid Allegations of Extortion Involving Former NYPD Commissioner's Brother

Bar owner claims James Caban demanded $2,500 for police protection, leading to federal investigation and multiple resignations.

Shamel Kelly, a Brooklyn bar owner, alleges James Caban, brother of ex-Police Commissioner Edward Caban, tried to extort him for $2,500 to resolve police issues.
Kelly's bar, Juice and Moore, faced increased police presence and noise complaints after he refused the payment, eventually leading to its closure.
Ray Martin, a staffer from the Mayor’s Office of Entertainment and Nightlife, was fired following Kelly's allegations of his involvement in the extortion scheme.
Both Edward and James Caban, along with several city officials, are under federal investigation, though no charges have been filed yet.
Edward Caban resigned as NYPD Commissioner amid the probe, and has been replaced by interim Commissioner Tom Donlon, a retired FBI agent.