Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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4/1/16
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When a group of protesters led by civil rights attorney Fred Brewington gathered outside the law office of State Senate candidate Chris McGrath Thursday morning, the Republican hopeful defended himself amid calls that he drop out of the race, saying the outcry was politically motivated.
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By Ben Strack
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4/1/16
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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 . . .
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3/31/16
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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, …
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By Alex Costello
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3/30/16
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Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/30/16
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Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island.
The rally, organized by the …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/29/16
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Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted on multiple corruption charges along with his son Adam earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, saying that his lifetime of good works should be weighed when he is sentenced next month.
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By Alex Costello and Scott Brinton
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3/24/16
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With less than a month remaining before voters decide who will fill the State Senate seat left vacant by former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Siena College released a poll last week showing State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky and Republican Chris McGrath in a tight race.
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By Ben Strack
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3/23/16
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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 . . .
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3/18/16
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State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky introduced a plan to fight public corruption at City Hall on Wednesday. It includes bills designed to widen the definition of corruption and increase penalties at the state level, while equipping district attorneys to prosecute corrupt officials locally.
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By Ben Strack
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2/25/16
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