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 .
Hoboken , New Jersey , Mayor Peter Cammarano III steps down in wake of scandal . Cammarano , one of 44 arrested in corruption probe , accused of taking bribes . Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell resigned earlier after being linked to investigation . Both maintain their innocence , saying stepping down is not admission of guilt .