Edward Mangano Resentenced to 10 Years for Long Island Corruption
Edward Mangano was resentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting bribes.
Why it matters: Why it matters: The resentencing reinforces legal efforts to curb local government corruption, signaling continued vigilance for political and municipal law practitioners.
- Mangano's new sentence is 10 years, down from the original 12-year term.
- Second Circuit upheld convictions for honest services fraud and obstruction, but reversed conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery.
- Mangano's wife, Linda, received over $450,000 from a no-show job funded by restaurateur Harendra Singh and was sentenced to 15 months.
- Mangano was ordered to pay $10.6 million in restitution, along with a $200,000 fine and over $500,000 in forfeitures.
Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano was resentenced to 10 years in prison on September 23, 2026, after a federal appeals court reversed part of his original conviction. Mangano had been previously sentenced to 12 years for accepting bribes from restaurateur Harendra Singh related to loan guarantees for businesses in the Town of Oyster Bay. Though the Second Circuit Court overturned his conspiracy conviction, it upheld charges for honest services fraud and obstruction of justice, affirming his guilt on those counts.
Judge Joan Azrack underscored that the court's decision did not exonerate Mangano, stating, "You knew what you were doing was wrong and a crime. That is why you, a lawyer, sought to cover your tracks and then conspired to obstruct a federal investigation and have Linda lie about her no-show job." The bribery scheme involved a no-show marketing position created by Singh for Mangano's wife, Linda, who received over $450,000. Linda Mangano was sentenced to 15 months in prison for lying to the FBI and obstructing the grand jury investigation.
In addition to his prison time, Mangano was ordered to pay $10.6 million in restitution, a $200,000 fine, and forfeit over $500,000. Mangano expressed remorse during sentencing, stating, "I've learned a lot, I've suffered — it's a terrible place to be," and expressing a desire to rejoin his family.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by courts and prosecutors to root out corruption in local government, emphasizing accountability for public officials who abuse their positions for personal gain. Legal professionals in political, municipal, and criminal law areas should take note of the sustained judicial rigor in corruption cases.
For further details, see the Courthouse News report and the Second Circuit ruling.
By the numbers:
- 10 years — Mangano's resentencing term
- $10.6 million — restitution ordered from Mangano
- 450,000+ dollars — earned by Linda Mangano in no-show job