OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (AP) - Indicted Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto has announced his resignation.
In a statement released Tuesday, Venditto said he felt it was in the best interests of the town. He said it would “be difficult, if not impossible,” for him to function as the town supervisor as he focused on clearing his name.
Venditto, along with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife, were indicted in October on federal corruption charges. Authorities allege that Mangano and Venditto schemed “to solicit bribes and kickbacks” from a businessman.
Mangano’s wife is charged with accepting a $450,000 no-show job at the businessman’s restaurant.
All three have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Newsday (https://nwsdy.li/2hPrRmO) reports the resignation will take affect at the end of Wednesday.
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Information from: Newsday, https://www.newsday.com
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