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The former commissioner, Eric Ulrich, was to be arraigned with four other defendants, two of whom donated generously to the campaign of Mayor Eric Adams.
Former New York City buildings commissioner, Eric Ulrich, surrendered to face bribery charges on Wednesday. He resigned from the role in November after investigators seized his phone.
Prosecutors say New York City’s former top building-safety official took cash, New York Mets tickets, a discount on a luxury apartment and other bribes from a real estate developer, a restaurateur and others. Former Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich is accused of repaying them with favors including access to Mayor Eric Adams. Ulrich and six co-defendants are awaiting arraignment Wednesday on bribery, conspiracy and other charges. Defense attorney Sam Braverman says Ulrich intends to plead not guilty. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Ulrich used a series of elected and appointed jobs in city government to line his pockets. Adams hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing.