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Manhattan District Leader ‘Very Seriously Looking At’ Challenging Sheldon Silver
"There's no question lower Manhattan is ready for real change," Paul Newell said of his potential run for Sheldon Silver's seat.
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New York Senate Leader Dean Skelos Hit With Six-Count Criminal Complaint
New York Senate Leader Dean Skelos has been charged with extortion, conspiring to commit fraud, and soliciting bribes.
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State Senate Leader Dean Skelos: ‘I Am Innocent’
State Senate Leader Dean Skelos is proclaiming his innocence in an alleged scheme to steer cash to his son.
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A Subdued Preet Bharara Unveils Corruption Charges Against GOP Majority Leader
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara was more subdued today as he brought corruption charges against the GOP majority leader.
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After Arrest, Dean Skelos Will Give Up His Shotgun
After his arrest on corruption charges, Dean Skelos will have to give up his shotgun.
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Skelos Won’t Say Whether He Will Resign Senate Majority Leadership
Dean Skelos declined to respond to press questions as to whether he would step down at Senate Majority Leader following his arrest.
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Cuomo on Senate Leadership: ‘I Will Work With Whoever They Send Me’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today wouldn't offer up a preference for a successor to State Senator Dean Skelos, who is under pressure to resign his leadership post.
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Dean Skelos Resigning as State Senate Majority Leader: Report
Dean Skelos is resigning as Senate majority leader and will be replaced by John Flanagan.
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‘A Very Sad Moment in Albany': Bill de Blasio Rues Dean Skelos Scandal
Bill de Blasio pledged to continue to lobby Albany for more resources amid increasing political instability.
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Schneiderman Vows ‘Reform for All New Yorkers’ With Anti-Corruption Bill
Eric Schneiderman demanded the state legislature pass a package of reforms slashing campaign contributions and expanding corruption law.
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New Details Revealed in Skelos Corruption Indictment
Among the ill-gotten perks of being Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos' son was a $100,000 no-show job, according to an indictment.
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Compstat for Corrections? Data-Driven Inmate Classification Eyed at Rikers
Officials are using data about inmates to change how they're housed at Rikers Island--and try to stem violence in the city's jails.
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Albany Agrees to 5-Day Extension of Rent Regulations
Lawmakers in Albany have agree to a five-day extension of rent regulations while they hammer out a more permanent deal.
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City and Bharara Reach Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Over Rikers Island
The city and U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over alleged brutality against inmates on Rikers Island.
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Sheldon Silver Cites Supreme Court Decision in Asking Judge to Toss Charge
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is arguing a recent Supreme Court decisions backs his motion to dismiss one of the charges against him for being too vague.
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New Charges for Dean Skelos and Son Allege No-Show Malpractice Jobs
Dean Skelos got his son Adam a no-show job at a malpractice insurance company with business before the state, according to new charges.
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Queens Councilman Wants to Abolish Rikers Island
Daniel Dromm argued rampant violence and criminal activities are a product of density, and called for a decentralized detention system.
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Announcing Funds to Test Rape Kits, Biden Recalls a History of Advocating for...
Vice President Joseph Biden announced $80 million in city and federal funds to test rape kits nationwide.
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Assemblywoman Rips Brooklyn Dem Machine Over Alleged Smear of State Senate...
Rodneyse Bichotte accused the Kings County Democratic Party of trying to deter the Working Families Party from backing Samuel Pierre.
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Council Passes Package of Bills to Boost Transparency at Rikers
The City Council today passed eight separate bills aimed at making public basic information about Rikers Island.
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