Bigwig donors push Cuomo on campaign finance reform
Major donors, including many from the 2008 and 2012 Obama elections, are pushing Governor Cuomo to move forward on campaign finance reform.
China trying to manage exposure of corruption online
China’s Internet is brimming with corruption officials collecting bribes, homes and luxury accessories online as casually as they do mistresses.
Vito Lopez scandal remains an issue for Sheldon Silver
Assemblyman Vito Lopez may have resigned, but it appears he could remain a problem for Speaker Sheldon Silver.
Seven lawmakers recorded in N.Y. corruption probe: filing
A former New York state senator from Queens secretly recorded seven lawmakers as part of a political corruption probe, according [...]
City officials create unit to scrutinize Board of Elections
A city agency will investigate possible corruption and fraud.
Poll: Voters expect more politician arrests
More than 80 percent of New York voters expect more arrests among state lawmakers, a new poll showed. The Siena [...]
State Sen. Malcolm Smith indicted in bribery plot
State Sen. Malcolm Smith was formally indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly trying to bribe his way [...]
Albany lawmakers defuse tension with playful ‘frisking’
In the wake of several incidences of corruption in Albany, lawmakers have apparently taken to “frisking” one another in jest.
Prosecutors unseal indictment of pol who wore wire in corruption case
A former politician is accused of perjury.
After corruption plots, Cuomo announces tougher penalties for dishonest pols
New legislation would make it easier to prosecute politicians.