# Jenkins at the Center of Bribery Probe | New York City News

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Published: 2026-07-01T23:57:13+00:00
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Former social services commissioner Gary Jenkins, a once-upon-a-time migrant crisis hero who rose from homelessness, now finds himself at the center of a $6 million bribery scandal. Accused of steering a shelter contract to a hotel owner secretly paying off Mayor Frank Carone’s aide, Jenkins is labeled “City Official Number One” in the indictment. Carone’s team denies any wrongdoing, claiming Jenkins was misled and that no corrupt deal existed — while Carone himself remains silent, admitting he can’t recall every conversation. Prosecutors allege a $120K “sham retainer” funneled through Carone’s brother, with damning calls and meetings tying the trio together. Jenkins, now running a nonprofit, stands as a key witness — caught between his past, his conscience, and a legal storm that could reshape city politics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/556a7f821976d156

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