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
Bryan Thomas/Getty ImagesThe former commissioner of New York City’s Department of Buildings was indicted Wednesday on charges he traded favors and influence for more than $150,000 in cash and gifts, including a premium New York Mets season ticket package, a discounted beachfront apartment in Queens, a “bespoke suit,” and a painting by the last surviving apprentice of legendary Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí.Eric Ulrich, who resigned in November after being questioned by local investigators who
Ex-NYC Buildings Boss Took $150K In Bribes, Faces 5 Indictments: DA - New York City, NY - Eric Ulrich used each of his taxpayer-funded roles, including Mayor Eric Adams' senior adviser, to "line his pockets," said Manhattan's DA.
After Eric Ulrich surrendered himself Wednesday morning, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and city Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber announced five indictments against the former official for allegedly misusing his