Nassau Co. executive Ed Mangano, wife, Oyster Bay supervisor indicted in federal bribery probe

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CENTRAL ISLIP, Long Island (WABC) --
A federal corruption probe has led to an indictment against the Nassau County executive, his wife and the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor.

An indictment issued Thursday names Edward Mangano; his wife, Linda Mangano; and supervisor John Venditto.

Among other things, the indictment alleges a businessman-restaurateur who got "lucrative" government contracts paid Linda Mangano more than $450,000 "for performing little or no work."

Authorities allege that Edward Mangano and Venditto schemed "to solicit bribes and kickbacks" from the businessman. The charges include bribery, wire fraud, extortion and conspiracy to obstruct justice. If convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison.

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1. Democrats and Republicans call on Mangano, Venditto to resign amid corruption charges

A number of Democrats and Republicans called on Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto to resign on Thursday following their arrests on federal corruption charges.

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, who announced last month that he is running for Mangano’s seat as a Democrat next year, said that it would be in the county’s best interest if both Mangano and Venditto stepped down.

Newsday reported that Mangano has no intention of resigning and, unless he is convicted or pleads guilty, would carry on as county executive.

"This is an innocent man trying to go about the work of the county," Mangano's attorney, Kevin Keating, told reporters outside the U.S. DIstrict Courthouse in Central Islip after his arraignment.

More at http://liherald.com/stories/Democrats-and-Republicans-call-on-Mangano-Venditto-to-resign-amid-corruption-charges,84868 .