Drug overdoses killed nearly 800 people last year New York Post Nearly 800 people lost their lives in unintentional drug overdoses in New York City last year, the Health Department […]
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JCOPE Releases More Information on Amnesty Program
Following up on its October announcement of a six month amnesty program, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) today announced more details about the program. Below are the eligibility […]
Calls for Ethics Reform Follow Conviction of Former Assembly Speaker
In the wake of the recent jury verdict that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is guilty of extortion, honest-services fraud and money laundering, there have been a number of calls […]
Health Headlines for Monday, December 7
NY to provide information on health exchange at pharmacies Albany Times Union The New York health exchange says it’s partnering with CVS Pharmacy, Kinney Drugs and TOPS Markets around the […]
NYC CFB Is Hiring
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) is seeking an attorney to enforce the city’s campaign finance law. The position requires a law degree, and at least one […]
JCOPE Seeks Public Comment on Draft Advisory Opinion
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an e-blast requesting public comment on a draft advisory opinion that would provide that the Lobbying Act applies to […]
New York Lobbying Bureau Announces Amnesty
The Lobbying Bureau of the New York City Clerk’s Office has announced that a six month amnesty will begin on January 1, 2016 for certain entities. The amnesty, which was […]
JCOPE Hears from Statewide Elected Officials on Proposed Advisory Opinion
In the Times Union, Chris Bragg reports that Gov. Cuomo, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli have provided input to JCOPE on its proposed Advisory Opinion on fundraising […]
AG, SBOE Enforcement Counsel Announce Arrest
In a joint press release, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and State Board of Elections (SBOE) Enforcement Counsel Risa Sugarman announced the arrest of Michele Adolphe, a candidate for State […]
JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. The meeting agenda is here. The Commission will discuss its search from on Executive Director […]