2 NYCHA officials resign following lead paint report
Posted: Updated:Three senior officials of NYCHA have resigned or been demoted following serious allegations this week that the head of the city's housing authority lied under oath about completing lead-based paint inspections.
As News 12 has reported, a report by the Department of Investigation alleges that NYCHA signed off on documents saying its apartments had been properly examined and inspected for lead-related dangers, when the inspections had in fact been bypassed.
Brian Clarke and Jay Krantz have both resigned over the office's false paperwork that was filed. Luis Ponce, a NYCHA senior vice president, has been demoted as well.
"The DOI's report represents a genuine collapse of credibility within the Housing Authority and the only hope for restoring public confidence in the leadership of the Housing Authority is an independent monitor, says" Bronx City Councilman Ritchie Torres, who oversees the council's public housing committee.
Olatoye has not stepped down despite calls for her to resign over the matter.
Mayor Bill de Blasio - who appointed Olatoye - says he support her, and says calls for her to step down are purely political.
Councilman Torres' office is planning a public hearing on the lead paint scandal in early December.
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Group works to bail out incarcerated New Yorkers
Group works to bail out incarcerated New Yorkers
The RFK Mass Bail Out group rallied outside of the Brooklyn House of Detention before attempting to bail out a woman who was incarcerated inside Thursday.
A group wants to help incarcerated New Yorkers who cannot afford bail.
A group wants to help incarcerated New Yorkers who cannot afford bail.
Officials: Firetruck operator suffered seizure before crash
Officials: Firetruck operator suffered seizure before crash
A firetruck operator crashed into multiple parked cars in Brownsville after he suffered a seizure, officials say.
A firetruck operator crashed into multiple parked cars in Brownsville after he suffered a seizure, officials say.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
What's Going On: Oct. 19-21
What's Going On: Oct. 19-21
What's Going On: July 7-8
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn.
Poll: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Poll: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Daigo Hand Roll Bar
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Daigo Hand Roll Bar
Customers of a sushi bar in Brooklyn say there's nothing else like it.
Customers of a sushi bar in Brooklyn say there's nothing else like it.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Celebrity Buzz: Cardi B, P Diddy, Orange is the New Black
Celebrity Buzz: Cardi B, P Diddy, Orange is the New Black
Wake held for rapper Hollywood Play
Wake held for rapper Hollywood Play
Friends, family and fans gathered in Brooklyn Thursday night as they bid farewell to rapper Hollywood Play.
Friends, family and fans gathered in Brooklyn Thursday night as they bid farewell to rapper Hollywood Play.
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Cardi B meets fans, hands out coats to Brooklyn kids
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
Rapper Cardi B was in Brooklyn Thursday, meeting fans and handing out free coats to children.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
