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The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done. more

7/6/16

Dean Skelos, shielded by police officers and family members, was swarmed by reporters as he left court on May 12. He was sentenced to five years in prison and must pay a $500,000 fine. His son, Adam, was given a sentence of 6 1/2 years.

Sins of the father and son

At his sentencing hearing on May 12, Adam Skelos acknowledged what many in Rockville Centre have been saying since he and his father, Dean, were convicted of corruption in December: He ruined his … more

By Alex Costello | 5/18/16

Dean Skelos, shielded by police officers and family members, was swarmed by reporters as he left court on May 12. He was sentenced to 5 years and jail and has to pay a $500,000 fine.

Dean Skelos sentenced to 5 years

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, who was convicted of federal corruption charges in December, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday, May 12. He was also fined $500,000. more

By Alex Costello | 5/12/16

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, have asked the judge for leniency in their sentencing, and have said that a steep fine that would affect Skelos’s pension would be wrong.

Skelos defense: don’t take pension

Lawyers for Dean Skelos have written a letter to Judge Kimba Wood imploring her to not side with the prosecution in fining Skelos $500,000 as part of his sentencing. Under federal sentencing … more

By Alex Costello | 5/4/16

Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption

Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more

4/28/16

Gary Port announced his candidacy for the seat in the 19th Assembly District currently held by former Town of Hempstead Deputy Attorney Ed Ra.

Gary Port hopes third time’s a charm

Former U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gary Port has announced that he will run for a third time for the State Assembly’s 19th District seat against Republican incumbent Ed Ra. Port, a Democrat, ran … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/20/16

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

Dean and Adam Skelos, pictured leaving federal court after their conviction in December, have filed papers asking the judge for leniency in their sentencing.

Dean Skelos and son beg for mercy

In court papers filed last week, the lawyers for Dean and Adam Skelos asked a judge for minimal sentencing for their clients, citing a number of personal issues. The lawyers, G. Robert Gage, … more

By Alex Costello | 3/30/16

Let the sun shine on Albany ethics negotiations

There’s a perverse irony in the fact that negotiations about ethics reform in the corruption-stained state Capitol are conducted in secret. Time and again we’ve seen the governor, the Assembly speaker and the Senate majority leader . . . more

3/18/16

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky stood in front of Dean Skelos's former office to introduce a bill that would put more oversight over municipal contracts.

Kaminsky press conference interrupted by McGrath operative

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky had a press conference about a bill that he was sponsoring in the Assembly interrupted by an operative from Christopher McGrath’s campaign. Kaminsky, a Democrat from … more

By Alex Costello | 2/17/16

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