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Lawmakers must address corruption in their ranks

With the reconviction of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and the sentencing of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in July, we are left with the lingering question . . . more

8/2/18

Vote ‘yes’ on a constitutional convention

On Nov. 7, New York voters will decide whether a state constitutional convention should be held. By law, every 20 years . . . more

10/26/17

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 United States Court of Appeals’ decision to overturn the conviction of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver based on the narrowed definition of what constitutes an “offical act” in corruption cases, could be a sign of things to come as Dean Skelos, left, and his son Adam, await appeal.

Does reversal of Silver bribery conviction bode well for Skelos and son?

Nearly two years after former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was convicted on corruption charges for allegedly receiving roughly $4 million in bribes in return for official actions, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan last week reversed the decision. more

By Ben Strack | 7/20/17

In Albany, a pretty good year

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

We need to limit campaign contributions — now

New York’s former Senate majority leader and former Assembly speaker are headed to jail. Political corruption cases are piling up like bags of trash in a dumpster. And four out of five New Yorkers are demanding reform . . . more

6/16/16

What the heck is going on?

That’s what I muttered as I fetched Newsday from my lawn last Friday and looked at the front page. Amid cross-fire accusations of corruption, criminal behavior and personal vendettas . . . more

5/19/16

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

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

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, and Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath. (Herald file photos)

Senate candidates sling mud

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky blasted Republican State Senate candidate Chris McGrath last week for saying in a recent interview with the Herald that former Senate Majority Leader Dean … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/13/16

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