NEW YORK — Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to accept thousands of dollars in bribes for speeding up inspections for businesses with matters before ...

Anthony Saccavino, 59, is the second former FDNY chief to plead guilty for his participation in a “pay-to-play” corruption scheme where bribes were exchanged for expedited reviews and inspections.

Anthony Saccavino, who at the time of the crimes headed the department's Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP), entered the plea in Manhattan federal court, where sentencing was set for May 14.

FILE - This combo of Feb. 7, 2023 images provided by the Fire Department of the City of New York, shows Brian Cordasco, left, and Anthony Saccavino, two former NYFD chiefs arrested on Sept. 16, 2024, ...