Republican mayoral candidate John Catsimatidis immediately removed his campaign aide Vince Tabone, a top political operative in the Queens County Republican Committee who was arrested this morning, from his campaign payroll.
"The arrests this morning point to a culture of corruption that permeates the politics of our city and state. Corruption that is fueled by career politicians who put personal advancement before public service," said a statement from the billionaire candidate's campaign.
"Earlier this year we learned that an investigation was underway and since that time my campaign and my business have fully cooperated with law enforcement."
Speaking to reporters after a candidate forum, Catsimatidis said the arrest "helps" his campaign because the other people arrested as part of the bribe scheme were supporters of his rival Joe Lhota.
"It the truth. Azi, you know I always tell the truth," Catsimatidis responded when questioned by Azi Paybrarah over his assessment.
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