CRIMEJul 1 · 22:36 UTCTHE CITY NYCGreg B. Smith

Big Trouble at the Microtel: Ex-Commish at Center of Frank Carone Bribe Case

Former city Social Services Commissioner Gary Jenkins, identified as City Official #1 in a bribery indictment against Frank Carone, is a key witness in the case. Prosecutors allege Carone directed Jenkins to approve a $6 million migrant shelter contract for a Long Island City hotel, which Jenkins did despite staff objections. Carone's defense claims prosecutors are withholding evidence to counter the narrative.

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Gary JenkinspersonFrank CaronepersonLong Island City hotelplaceSocial Services Commissionerorganizationmigrant shelter contracttopicBrooklyn federal courtplaceLegal Aid SocietyorganizationDepartment of Homeless Servicesorganization

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