PlusSenior NYC Crane Inspector Accused of CorruptionSenior NYC Crane Inspector Accused of CorruptionThe Associated PressA senior NYC buildings official has been charged with taking bribes and tampering with public records. Although investigators say it's not related to the city's recent crane collapses, it's still a blow to the city. (June 6)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:VO -- BUILDING OFFICIAL WALKING]AUTHORITIES IN NEW YORK SAY JAMES DELAYO -- SEEN HERE IN THE WHITE SHIRT -- SIGNED OFF ON CRANE INSPECTIONS HE DIDN'T PERFORM -- AND HELPED CRANE OPERATORS CHEAT ON LICENSING EXAMS ----- ALL FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN BRIBES. [Notes:VO--FILE OF CRANE COLLAPSE] ALTHOUGH INVESTIGATORS SAY HIS ACTIONS AREN'T CONNECTED WITH TWO RECENT CRANE COLLAPSES THAT LEFT NINE PEOPLE DEAD -- IT'S ANOTHER BLOW TO THE CITY'S BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT. [Notes:SOT -- SCOTT STRINGER/MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT]this should be a wake-up call -- and a recognition -- that this department is plagued with too few resources -- too many poorly trained inspectors -- and a whole integrity question as it relates to the construction process. [Notes:VO --CRANE DAMAGE] DELAYO HAS WORKED IN THE CITY'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT SINCE 1982.IS CURRENTLY THE ACTING CHIEF INSPECTOR WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S "CRANE'S AND DERRICKS DIVISION.' CITY INVESTIGATORS DIDN'T IDENTIFY THE COMPANY THAT ALLEGEDLY BRIBED HIM -- BUT SAY IT'S BASED IN LONG ISLAND. [Notes:SOT -- BOROUGH PRESIDENT]This is such a tragedy...this is so horrific....to be able to walk the streets....young parents say what are you doing to protect our kids...seniors are afraid to go outside in the midst of this construction boom. [Notes:VO--FILE OF CRANE DAMAGE] OFFICIALS SAY DELAYO'S JOB PAYS HIM JUST OVER 74 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR -- AND HE'S NOW BEING SUSPENDED.AUTHORITIES SAY NO OTHER CITY INSPECTORS HAVE BEEN CHARGED -- BUT THE PROBE IS CONTINUING. ___ ___, The Associated Press.
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