Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
In my office is a picture of Frank Serpico, perhaps the greatest whistleblower in the history of New York City. He’s the guy who blew the whistle on the rampant corruption in the New York Police Department. For his trouble, he ended up with a bullet in his head that […]
In her first appearance in the Capital since announcing her campaign, gubernatorial-hopeful Cynthia Nixon took the opportunity to bash Gov. Andrew Cuomo on “legalized bribery and corruption,” and the values that the “old boys’ club” will be “upholding in [the governor’s] mansion” ahead of the budget vote. In a half-hour […]
The Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union will honor three formidable public advocates — Blair Horner, Barbara Bartoletti and Joe Paparone — who have dedicated their careers to challenging political corruption in New York; lobbying for good government, and seeking to ameliorate the plight of immigrants. […]
In less than three weeks, New York state voters will have the chance to declare their frustration with the seemingly endless trail of corruption by public officials. On November 7, they will decide whether to give judges the power to revoke or reduce the pensions of legislators and other officials […]
Urges “no” vote on constitutional; convention; “yes” vote on pension forfeiture and forest preserve land bank The New York State Conservative Party’s Executive Committee met Wednesday to decide how to vote on the three statewide ballot questions on November 7. The Conservative Party is urging its members and the wider […]
A federal appeals court has overturned former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption conviction because of incorrect jury instructions. The United States Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit in Manhattan concluded that “erroneous” jury instructions were given by the judge in Silver’s 2015 trial. The court cited a […]
Lines are being drawn and sides are being picked as New Yorkers prepare for one of the more intriguing “off year” elections in recent memory with three ballot initiatives, including the contentious Constitutional Convention, going before voters in November. Voters will be met with more than just their local election […]
An Albany County judge has thrown out a corruption case brought by the state attorney general against Sen. Rob Ortt, R-Niagara County, saying the evidence presented was “legally insufficient.” Ortt was accused by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman of participating in a scheme to arrange a “no-show” job for his […]