{"id":11718,"date":"2026-01-13T18:53:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/ex-nycha-liaison-for-city-hall-faces-arrest-following-indictment\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T23:53:06","slug":"ex-nycha-liaison-for-city-hall-faces-arrest-following-indictment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/ex-nycha-liaison-for-city-hall-faces-arrest-following-indictment\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-NYCHA Liaison for City Hall Faces Arrest Following Indictment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"440\">NYC public housing residents expect City Hall to prioritize the community\u2019s needs over private gain. This principle is central in a recent federal indictment from the <a href='https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-sdny'>Southern District of New York (SDNY)<\/a> against Anthony Herbert, the former Citywide Public Housing Liaison, who is charged with bribery, kickbacks, and fraud.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"1032\">Federal authorities allege Herbert worked in the New York City Mayor&#8217;s Community Affairs Unit from around February 2022 through September 2025. He started as Brooklyn Borough Director (Feb 2022\u2013Feb 2023) and then became Citywide Public Housing Liaison, the point person for NYCHA resident relations at City Hall.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1200\">Herbert has been taken into custody and will appear before a magistrate judge. The case will move forward before a district judge, according to the DOJ press release.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1413\">These remain allegations. The DOJ notes: \u201cThe charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1461\">Details of the Investigations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1615\">According to U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, the case highlights a violation of public trust in Herbert\u2019s role supporting public housing residents at City Hall.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"2061\">\u201cNew Yorkers deserve public officials who act with honesty and competence,\u201d stated Clayton. \u201cIt is alleged that Herbert, while a housing liaison, ran pay-to-play operations. SDNY is dedicated to holding such officials accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2179\">The IRS Criminal Investigation division says Herbert\u2019s alleged actions effectively turned a public job into his own profit center.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2655\">\u201cHerbert used his position with the NYC Mayor\u2019s Office to orchestrate bribery and fraud schemes,\u201d stated IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Harry T. Chavis, Jr. \u201cHe allegedly abused his position to personally profit at the expense of the public. The indictment demonstrates strong agency teamwork in pursuing justice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2844\">The NYC Department of Investigation summarized the indictment as involving specific amounts, City contracts, and public payments, according to their interpretation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"3889\">&#8220;As a vital liason within the Community Affairs Unit, first as Brooklyn Borough Director then as the public housing representative, this ex-official is accused of abusing his authority,&#8221; DOI Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber stated. \u201cHe allegedly took $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks for favors\u2014such as influencing contract awards and public payments, as accused in the indictment. He is also said to have filed inaccurate financial disclosures to hide the illegal earnings. We commend our partners for their ongoing work to ensure government integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3956\">City Contracts &#038; NYCHA: Alleged Scheme<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4365\">The charging document outlines one scheme centering on the \u201cSecurity Company Executive.\u201d Officials claim Herbert was paid thousands in cash to encourage City officials to give security company contracts, including at NYCHA sites.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4430\">Kickbacks Linked to Burial Assistance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4910\">Prosecutors describe a separate episode involving a \u201cFuneral Home Director.\u201d Herbert is accused of lobbying for and securing financial aid approvals for funeral services, and receiving a portion of those funds as kickbacks.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"4982\">PPP Loan Fraud Accusation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5306\">According to the release, Herbert also submitted a fraudulent loan application in April 2021 for a non-existent baked goods business, securing a $20,418 federal PPP loan tied to COVID-19 relief.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5359\">Charges and Next Legal Steps<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5361\" data-end=\"5824\">Herbert, 61, from Brooklyn, faces multiple counts: two bribery charges, honest services wire fraud, federal program fraud, extortion under color of official right, and wire fraud. Maximum penalties are set by statute but the ultimate sentence is up to the judge.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5876\">Significance for NYC Public Confidence<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5878\" data-end=\"6197\">These allegations suggest city resources may have been traded for private gain, threatening public faith in government. Residents expect fair processes for contracts and financial support.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6199\" data-end=\"6470\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Yet, only a conviction in court can determine guilt. As stated in the release: \u201cThe charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NYC public housing residents expect City Hall to prioritize the community\u2019s needs over private gain. 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