Department of Investigation
Coverage of Department of Investigation in the Nexus archive.
- Hochul lets bill forcing embattled ACS to turn over records languish as another child dies in Bronx hellhole
The bill requiring ACS officials to provide records to the city's Department of Investigation remains unsigned by Hochul, despite its approval by state lawmakers in June. Another child died in the Bronx while the legislation languishes.
- Homeless nonprofit CEO sentenced to six months in prison for contract fraud
A former CEO of a New York City homeless services contractor was sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently steering contracts to a business associate, resulting in $50 million in inflated city contracts. The CEO and his co-defendant concealed their business connection to secure lucrative deals, with the city paying over $900 million in contracts to the nonprofit during 2014-2020.
- ACS would have to finally cough up critical records for state probers under newly passed bill
A newly passed bill requires the Administration for Children's Services to provide previously withheld records to state investigators through the Department of Investigation. Governor Kathy Hochul has until the end of the year to approve or veto the legislation.
- NYC budget: City Council demands Mamdani allocate $4M for investigation into 9/11 air quality files
New York City Council demands $4 million for an investigation into the city's handling of air quality information in Lower Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks. The Department of Investigation (DOI) requires the funding to hire an outside firm to track and analyze city records, which advocates claim have been withheld for years. The mayor’s office has not yet committed to the request.
- New York City Council speaker pushes for $4.5M to fund study about 9/11-related toxins
The New York City Council speaker is advocating for $4.5 million to fund a study on 9/11-related toxins. The funds would support a report by the Department of Investigation.
- Mamdani’s investigation nominee faces questions on independence
Nadia Shihata, nominated to lead New York City's Department of Investigation, faces scrutiny over her past campaign support for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and her connection to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem. Council members questioned her independence, but Shihata defended her ability to remain impartial, citing her law enforcement background and past investigative experience.