Frank Carone
Coverage of Frank Carone in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Eric Adams aide Frank Carone pushes city contract bribery trial date back and hires Luigi Mangione’s defense attorney
Frank Carone, a former aide to Eric Adams, delayed his federal bribery trial from August 2026 to May 2027, accused of accepting $120,000 from Microtel to secure a $7 million city contract. Carone's defense team, including attorney Marc Agnifilo (also representing Luigi Mangione), cited preparation needs for co-defendants as the reason for the delay.
- Frank Carone, former Adams aide, hires Luigi Mangione’s defense team in bribery case
Frank Carone hires Luigi Mangione’s defense team to represent him in a bribery case. The defense team joins other high-profile attorneys already involved in his legal proceedings.
- Top Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone scheduled to go to trial in August
Top Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone is scheduled to go to trial in August. The article references a 2022 photo of Eric Adams and Frank Carone at City Hall in New York City.
- 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.
- Frank Carone, ex-Eric Adams aide, raises eyebrows as he pushes for fast-approaching August trial date in city contract bribery case
Frank Carone, ex-Eric Adams aide, seeks an August 24 trial in a city contract bribery case, where he is accused of accepting $120,000 in bribes to influence a $7 million migrant housing contract. The case involves his brother Andrew Carone, hotel owner Yan Po Zhu, and Crystal Chen, who were all arrested and indicted on bribery and fraud charges. Federal judge Kiyo Matsumoto expressed skepticism about the requested trial date due to the case's complexity.
- Adams said the migrant crisis would ruin NYC. His top aides allegedly reaped a windfall.
Mayor Eric Adams claimed the migrant crisis would harm NYC, while his aides, including Frank Carone, faced bribery allegations tied to migrant contracts. Ingrid Lewis-Martin was photographed with Adams at City Hall.
- Indicted Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone posed for pic outside ritzy Long Island mansion with alleged bribe buddy
Frank Carone, an adviser to Ex-Mayor Eric Adams, was photographed outside a hotelier's Long Island mansion with whom he allegedly accepted $120,000 in bribes. The photographs show Carone at the property linked to the alleged bribery case.
- Frank Carone, ex-Eric Adams chief fo staff, pleads not guilty to migrant shelter bribery scheme, enriching self off crisis
Frank Carone, a former top aide to ex-Mayor Eric Adams, pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, wire fraud, and accepting $120,000 in bribes from a hotel owner to secure a $7 million city contract for housing migrants during the 2022 crisis. The indictment also charges Carone's brother, the hotel owner, and an employee with federal bribery, alleging they exploited the crisis for personal gain.
- Top Eric Adams aide Frank Carone puts up lux Boca Raton pad to make bond on bribery charges – as phone shenanigans revealed
Frank Carone, a top advisor to Eric Adams, used his Florida mansion to secure a bond after being charged with fraud. Court documents revealed attempts by the individuals to avoid investigators.
- Charges against New York ex-Mayor Eric Adams' top aide are just the latest probe of his inner circle
Frank Carone, ex-Mayor Eric Adams' chief of staff, was arrested for accepting $120,000 in bribes to influence a migrant shelter contract. Adams' former ally Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces separate bribery charges, and Adams himself was indicted in 2024 for alleged campaign finance violations, though those charges were later dropped by the Trump administration.
- Ex-chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes
A former chief of staff to ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams was charged with taking over $100,000 in bribes for steering a migrant shelter contract to a hotel the city deemed unsuitable. The indictment includes his brother, a hotel owner, and an employee, all facing potential prison sentences if convicted.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe
A chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams and three others were charged in a federal indictment related to an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract. Frank Carone, along with additional individuals, faces accusations tied to the case.
- Longtime Eric Adams ally Frank Carone indicted on federal bribery charges
Frank Carone, a former official in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, was indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly accepting payments from Chinese nationals to direct a multimillion-dollar migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. The indictment accuses him and his brother Anthony Carone, along with Crystal Chen and Yan Po Zhu, of a scheme involving $120,000 in bribes and $6.8 million in city funds.
- Authorities search homes of current and former NYPD leaders in bribery probe
Authorities searched homes of NYPD leaders in a bribery investigation. Frank Carone, a former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, was indicted in a separate corruption case.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, was charged with accepting over $100,000 in bribes to direct a migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. He was charged alongside his brother, the hotel owner, and an employee. The contract was awarded during a surge in migrants to New York.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 3 others charged in federal bribery probe
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams, was charged with accepting over $100,000 in bribes to direct a migrant shelter contract to a Queens hotel. Three others were also charged in the federal bribery case.
- Former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff Frank Carone among 4 arrested in bribery case
Frank Carone, chief-of-staff to Mayor Adams, was among four individuals arrested in a bribery case. They were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court.
- Top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams arrested: sources
Frank Carone, who served as chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested on Wednesday morning, according to sources. The arrest was reported by Nexstar's WPIX.
- NYPD and FBI raid homes of current and former high-ranking police officials’ homes in joint corruption probe: sources
NYPD and FBI conducted raids on homes of current and former high-ranking police officials as part of a joint corruption investigation. Targets included ex-Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and past Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard, with the probe focusing on bribery and misconduct allegations. No arrests or charges have been filed yet.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and several others were arrested in a federal bribery probe involving a city contract. Indictments were expected to be unsealed later Wednesday.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says
Frank Carone, a chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and three others were arrested in a federal bribery investigation involving a city contract. Indictments were expected to be unsealed, and a spokesperson for Adams expressed support for Carone's family while emphasizing his history of public service.
- Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source says
Frank Carone, chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and three others were arrested in a federal bribery probe tied to a city contract. Carone's lawyer called the indictment weak, while a spokesperson for Adams highlighted his public service record.
- Top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams arrested: sources
Frank Carone, a top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested on corruption and bribery allegations. He and his brother were apprehended, and the FBI raided former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey's location.
- Former Mayor Adams adviser Frank Carone arrested in bribery case: reports
Frank Carone, a former adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested in a bribery case. He had previously served as chief of staff to Adams and represented Avant Gardner before leaving the mayor's office in 2022.
- Top Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone arrested, ex-NYPD officials raided in sweeping corruption probes: sources
Eric Adams' top adviser Frank Carone was arrested and ex-NYPD officials were raided by federal authorities as part of separate corruption investigations into the NYPD and Carone.
- Frank Carone, Top Aide to Mayor Adams, Arrested In Migrant Shelter Bribery Scheme
Frank Carone, a top aide to former Mayor Adams, was arrested on federal charges related to an alleged migrant shelter bribery scheme. His brother Anthony and others were also charged.
- Former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff Frank Carone among 4 arrested in bribery case
Frank Carone, former Mayor Adams chief-of-staff, was arrested along with three others in a bribery case. They were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court later Wednesday.