Wire›2026 05 02›Ex Con Inspector Conducted Fake Asbestos Inspection To Speed Up Bensonhurst Home

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Ex-con inspector conducted fake asbestos inspection to speed up Bensonhurst homeless shelter plan: NYC pol

Sixteen residents and business leaders insist in court papers that Noel Muir lied about inspecting the site, which is set to open in late 2027.

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Ex-con inspector conducted fake asbestos inspection to speed up Bensonhurst homeless shelter plan: NYC polSixteen residents and business leaders insist in court papers that Noel Muir lied about inspecting the site, which is set to open in late 2027.
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