According to a report in the New York Times web site, outgoing State Senate majority leader Pedro Espada Jr. and his son have been indicted by a federal grand jury […]
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Outgoing CPI Chair Urges Change
Commission on Public Integrity Chair Michael Cherkasky, who is resigning effective January 1st, expressed concern yesterday about some of the issues facing that entity. At his final meeting, Cherkasky warned […]
Gotham Gazette Looks at Gov.-Elect Cuomo’s Ethics Agenda
Article entitled “Once Again, a New Governor Vows to Clean Up Albany.”
More on Member Item Reform
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef calls for member item reform in the wake of the Leibell conviction (click here to read her bill on the issue). The New York Post agrees, but […]
New York Times Editorial: “Loose Money in Albany”
Citing the recent conviction of former-Senator Leibell, the New York Times urges the elimination of member items.
Senator Parker Convicted of Misdemeanor Assault
Democratic State Senator Kevin Parker of Brooklyn was convicted today of misdemeanor charges arising out of a May 2009 confrontation with a photographer for the New York Post, but he […]
Leibell Pleads Guilty
The AP reports that former Senator Vincent Leibell has plead guilty to obstruction of justice and tax evasion. Leibell admitted in court this morning that he tried to influence a […]
Senator Leibell to Plead Guilty to Corruption?
The political blogs are buzzing today with news that Senator Vincent Leibell (R-Patterson) may be appearing in court later today as a result of a federal investigation into land deals […]
Buffalo News: News Ethics Watchdog Needed
The Buffalo News editorial board calls onGovernor-elect Cuomo to seek legislation empowering the Inspector General’s Office to investigate all of state government, saying “Albany needs a powerful agency to police […]
NY Times Calls for Cuomo to Empower Attorney General to Investigate Public Corruption
The New York Times editorial board calls on Governor-election Cuomo to give the Attorney General the authority to subpoena and investigate potential civil and criminal violations in government under Executive […]