Former NYC Official Eric Ulrich Charged with Accepting $150k in Bribes Including Cash and Gifts

Former NYC Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich was charged with accepting $150k in bribes including cash, real estate, sports tickets, and art.
Ulrich allegedly misused his positions in city government over many years to provide favors in exchange for bribes.
Developers, business owners, and others are accused of bribing Ulrich to expedite inspections, approvals, and other services.
Ulrich allegedly secured a discounted luxury apartment from a developer in exchange for expediting a zoning request.
The wide-ranging investigation led to indictments against Ulrich and 6 others who pleaded not guilty on bribery and other charges.

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