“It seemed like something was going on - from the behavior with some of the tenants from just the first night. One tenant organizer, who wished to remain anonymous for personal safety, said that First Response presented themselves as both a security company and a fire restoration company, and prevented tenants from entering their homes. While the feds in their indictment called the alleged racket a “criminal enterprise,” none of the charges include burglary or theft of items from buildings. Kedex did not respond to calls for comment. The owners of the Jackson Heights building, Kedex Properties, hired First Response with a $24 million contract to clean up the building, the Queens Chronicle reported last year. Tenants there told THE CITY that residents had been barred from entering the building but later found jewelry, money and other valuables missing from their apartments when they were allowed a virtual tour via video conference. The fire company has worked on buildings across New York City. Members and sponsors make THE CITY possible.
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