Other city leaders arrested include Anthony Suarez , 42 , the Democratic mayor of Ridgefield , New Jersey , and Leona Beldini , 74 , the Democratic deputy mayor of Jersey City , prosecutors said . Newark , New Jersey , Mayor Peter Cammarano , steps down in wake of scandal . Cammarano , one of 44 arrested in corruption investigation , accused of taking bribes . Secaucus Mayor David Elwell resigned earlier after being linked to investigation . Both maintained their innocence , saying stepping down is not admission of guilt .
Newark , New Jersey , Mayor Peter Cammarano , steps down in wake of scandal . Cammarano , one of 44 arrested in corruption investigation , accused of taking bribes . Secaucus Mayor David Elwell resigned earlier after being linked to investigation . Both maintained their innocence , saying stepping down is not admission of guilt .