William Rapfogel

Ex-Met Council CEO William Rapfogel wins early release from prison

The longtime head of a New York philanthropy served less than the minimum 3 1/2 years for his role in a $9 million kickback scheme.

July 19, 2017 11:20 am

Why Shelly Silver won’t be sharing a prison cell with Willie Rapfogel

Within the space of less than a week, Silver, the former New York Assembly speaker, was found guilty on seven counts of corruption charges, while his old pal Rapfogel, the disgraced Met Council chief, was released from prison.

December 1, 2015 12:17 pm

Met Council’s Rapfogel released to minimum-security prison with view of Central Park

For 10 days Rapfogel will be restricted to a minimum-security facility across the street from Central Park, then will be allowed to leave during the day to go to work.

November 25, 2015 4:39 pm