Brooklyn native, former NYPD Chief Joe Esposito dies after battle with cancer

Brooklyn native and former high-ranking NYPD Chief Joe Esposito has died after a battle with cancer.

News 12 Staff

Jan 9, 2024, 1:38 PM

Updated 320 days ago

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Brooklyn native and former high-ranking NYPD Chief Joe Esposito has died after a battle with cancer.
Mayor Eric Adams posted to X calling him a friend for almost 30 years.
Recently, Esposito had served as the mayor's deputy commissioner of the Department of Buildings.
The mayor says city flags will fly at half-staff on Tuesday in Esposito's honor.