Construction Contract for NYPD Bomb Squad Building Faces Scrutiny
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What happened
A construction company won a $23 million contract to build a facility for the NYPD Bomb Squad in the Bronx. This contract is facing scrutiny from a government watchdog group regarding political donations. Six years ago, investigators found that company officials had failed to disclose who was actually running the business.
From gothamist.com
Why it matters
The scrutiny relates to the company's history, which includes a 2020 investigation by Nassau County's inspector general questioning its business integrity for an $85 million courthouse project. Experts noted that the company's past should have raised red flags, especially because the building will house a sensitive NYPD unit.
From gothamist.com
Who's involved
- Nassau CountyThe county jurisdiction where the contract is relevant.
- Bruce BlakemanThe elected County Executive of Nassau County.
- Elaine PhillipsA politician whose legislative probes might be affected by the integrity scrutiny.
- Charles LavineA politician whose legislative oversight of county contracts might be affected.