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Lawrence resident Murray Huberfeld, above, and Norman Seabrook, the former president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, most likely will be prosecuted again for their alleged roles in a kickback scheme.

Mistrial in Huberfeld, Seabrook mistrial

On the same day that New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial ended in a mistrial, the federal jury in the bribery case of Lawrence resident Murray Huberfeld and Norman Seabrook, the former president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, were released after they could not break a deadlock. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/17/17

Public corruption depends on civic apathy

People like to think the best of others, including elected and appointed officials at all levels, from your local village to the high hills of Albany or D.C. Our confidence is almost always affirmed, because most local public servants are . . . more

9/22/17

The media swing and miss, again

Last Friday, President Trump moved to eliminate the last remnants of the Obama administration, prosecutors at the Justice Department. The president ordered the 46 holdover U.S. attorneys to . . . more

3/16/17

Lawrence resident and hedge fund manager Murray Huberfeld was arrested in a kickback scheme, along with Norman Seabrook, head of the Corrections Officers' Benevolent Association.

Lawrence resident arrested in a kickback scheme

Lawrence resident Murray Huberfeld was arrested on Wednesday, along with Norman Seabrook, the president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA), and charged with committing honest services fraud as Huberfeld is alleged to have paid a $60,000 bribe to Seabrook, and the promise of future bribes, in exchange for Seabrook investing $20 million of COBA money in the hedge fund Huberfeld manages. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/8/16

Kaminsky is the choice to clean up Albany

On April 19, voters in the 9th Senate District will decide who will replace Sen. Dean Skelos, the disgraced majority leader, and, potentially, which party will control the State Senate. As readers have no doubt noticed . . . more

4/13/16

This primary day, there’s a lot on the line

For the first time since the bad old days of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, some New York voters will be able to vote twice on the same day. But this year, on Primary Day, it will be legal. more

4/7/16

Prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in jail for Dean and Adam Skelos, pictured here leaving court after they were found guilty of corruption in December. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara also wants a fine for Skelos well above the recommended $350,000.

Prosecutor: Make an example of the Skeloses

In court papers filed on Monday, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara beseeched U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood to hand down heavy sentences to Dean and Adam Skelos, asking her to commit the pair to more than … more

By Alex Costello | 4/6/16

Nassau needs an independent watchdog

Nassau County buys a lot of stuff — millions of dollars’ worth of things like police cars and office supplies — and contracts for services from attorneys, consultants and others. The process of procuring all these goods and services . . . more

3/31/16

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, leaving court after their guilty verdict on Dec. 11. Speculation has already begun as to who will fill Skelos’s seat.

Skelos verdict may be calm before the storm

The conviction of former Sen. Dean Skelos creates a power vacuum in Albany, and also puts voters in the 9th Senate District in a unique position to determine the balance of power in the Capitol. … more

By Alex Costello | 12/16/15

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, left federal court after their guilty verdicts on all charges on Friday. Because he was convicted of a felony, Skelos was immediately removed from the State Senate, ending his 32-year career there.

Skelos and son found guilty

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were found guilty last Friday of all the corruption charges against them, bringing an end to Skelos’s more than 30 years in the Senate and kicking off a race to fill his now-vacant seat. The jury deliberated the case for a day and a half before returning its verdict. Because of the conviction, Skelos automatically — and immediately — lost his seat in the Senate. more

By Alex Costello | 12/11/15

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