The New York City Campaign Finance Board meets tomorrow at its Manhattan headquarters at 10 am. The meeting agenda is here. One agenda of particular interest is the following: 7. […]
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NYC Bar Association Releases Candidate Responses to Ethics Questionnaire
Last week, the New York City Bar Association’s Government Ethics Committee released the responses it received to a questionnaire entitled “Ten Questions about Public Integrity for Citywide Candidates 2013.” Submitted […]
NYC CFB to Meet, Releases Latest Newsletter and Launches ‘Campaign Finance Summary’
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) will hold its next meeting on Monday, August 5th, at its offices in lower Manhattan. An agenda will be made available […]
State Senator Indicted for Embezzlement, Obstruction of Justice
Earlier today, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York announced the indictment of State Senator John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) for embezzlement, obstruction of justice and witness tampering. (Read […]
NYC Mayoral Candidate Loses Lawsuit Challenging City’s Contribution Limits
On Friday, a State Supreme Court Justice ruled against Republican mayoral candidate George McDonald in his challenge to New York City’s contribution limits. (Read my earlier posts on his challenge […]
US Attorney Announces Multiple Indictments of State Legislators, Others, in Corruption Cases
In what can only be described as an active week, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced two sets of indictments this week. On Tuesday, State Senator Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) was arrested […]
NYC CFB is Hiring
The New York City Campaign Finance board (CFB), which administers the city’s campaign finance system and promotes voter participation, is looking to hire auditors and a candidate services liaison. Get […]
City Candidate for Mayor to Participate in Campaign Finance System He Challenged
Today’s New York Times reports that republican New York City mayoral candidate George McDonald has decided to request matching taxpayer funds from the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB). […]
NYC Mayoral Candidate Accepts Donations in Violation of the City’s Campaign Finance Law
The Daily News reports that George McDonald, a Republican candidate for New York City Mayor in the upcoming election, is intentionally violating the city’s campaign finance laws by accepting numerous […]
NYC Council Approves Campaign Finance Disclosure Measure
City & State New York reports that the New York City Council has approved a bill to exempt member organizations (such as labor unions) and corporations from being required to […]