The arrest of seven corrupt politicians brought down by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara renewed the call for reform in New York state, and Governor Cuomo has come out swinging.
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4/18/13
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The face of corruption has once again reared its ugly head in New York state politics. At this stage in the game, no one should be surprised.
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4/11/13
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The City Council appointed eight members to the city’s Board of Ethics last week, but not before Councilman Mike Fagen and Council Vice President Scott Mandel got into a heated discussion when …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/29/12
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City Councilman Mike Fagen is expected to stand trial in September on charges that he illegally collected $14,000 in unemployment benefits, although a judge is calling on the attorneys handling the …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/27/12
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The City Council voted 4-1 at its July 5 meeting to borrow more than $4 million for capital improvement projects that will address the city’s aging infrastructure and pockmarked streets, though …
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By Vanessa Canner
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7/18/12
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“This project is breaking the first rule in Real Estate 101: Don’t fall in love with the bricks,” said Allegria Hotel owner Allen Rosenberg, 49, sitting at a table in the hotel’s lounge …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/28/12
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City Manager Jack Schnirman attempted to dispel rumors surrounding the administration’s hiring practices last week, after several residents and a councilman prodded city officials at two council …
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Anthony Rifilato
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4/4/12
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The City Council unanimously approved a $6 million borrowing measure on Tuesday in order to pay its workers and help close a $10.2 million deficit as the city attempts to avoid a further …
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Anthony Rifilato
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3/28/12
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A little more than a month after the city declared a fiscal crisis, Long Beach has hit a $10.2 million deficit, a gap that City Manager Jack Schnirman said needs to be closed before the end of the …
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Anthony Rifilato
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3/19/12
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Embattled Democratic City Councilman Mike Fagen pleaded not guilty to charges that he illegally collected more than $14,000 in unemployment benefits at his arraignment in Nassau County Court last …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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2/29/12
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