Bronx man sentenced in NYCHA corruption case

A Bronx man was sentenced in federal court to 18 months in prison for soliciting and accepting bribes from contractors at the NYCHA buildings where he worked as superintendent, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced May 6.Hector Colon, 47, worked at three Manhattan NYCHA properties between 2018 and 2022 and was accused of soliciting approximately $30,000 in bribes from contractors for repair work contracts and approvals. “Hector Colon abused his position at