From crisis to kickbacks: Adams aides accused of steering shelter contracts
During New York City's 2022-23 migrant surge, prosecutors say Adams aides exploited the crisis by steering no-bid emergency shelter contracts to favored operators, reaping tens of millions in payments; Frank Carone was arrested for directing about $6.8 million to a hotel in exchange for roughly $120,000, with other aides and associates investigated for similar schemes amid ongoing oversight of migrant-relief contracts.