Ex-FDNY Union Boss Accused of DWI, Cocaine in Midtown Mayhem

What to Know

• An FDNY pension boss and former firefighters union head was arrested for DWI and possession of cocaine

• Stephen Cassidy, 62, was driving his Prius when he lost control in Midtown shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday and jumped the curb

• Police say Cassidy was found to be in possession of cocaine

An FDNY pension director and former firefighters union head was arrested for DWI and possession of cocaine after losing control of his vehicle and jumping a curb in Midtown Tuesday night, authorities say.

Stephen Cassidy, 62, was allegedly driving a Prius when he lost control on 30th Street and 7th Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. He mounted the sidewalk, struck a dumpster and stopped in front of a store, authorities say.

According to police, Cassidy was found to be in possession of some amount of cocaine.

He was charged with DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

In 2016, Cassidy stepped down as the President of the Uniformed Firefighters Association to become the executive director of the Fire Pension Fund.