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New York City

May 22, 2013

Witness Who Helped Feds Bust Malcolm Smith Rents Private Island

Moses Stern spent two weeks vacationing with his family on a private $10,000-a-week Florida hideaway.

New York City

May 09, 2013

State Sen. Jose Peralta Says He's 'Not A Target' of Federal Probe

State Sen. Jose Peralta said he is not a target of a probe started by Shirley Huntley's wire recordings.

New York City

May 08, 2013

Seven Elected Officials Caught in Federal Wire Probe

Six state senators and a city councilman were recorded on a wire worn by Shirley Huntley.

Jackson Heights

May 08, 2013

Jose Peralta's Role in FBI Probe Brings Attention to Seat's History

Peralta, who was targeted by a wire probe, holds disgraced Hiram Monserrate's former seat.

Whitestone

May 01, 2013

Disgraced Councilman Dan Halloran Won't Run for Reelection

The Queens councilman said he hopes to clear his name in the face of corruption allegations.

East Harlem

April 12, 2013

$1.8M in Funding to Be Split Among Six Projects in East Harlem, The Bronx

The discretionary funding for District 8 is the result of the participatory budgeting process.

University Heights

April 08, 2013

Bronx Bribery Bust Leaves the Fate of Two State Assembly Seats Uncertain

Nelson Castro resigned from his post as part of a deal. Eric Stevenson was charged but hasn't resigned.

New York City

April 05, 2013

Preet Bharara, New Sheriff of Albany, Eyed for Higher Office

Preet Bharara should be eyeing higher office in the wake of his political corruption stings, fans say.

New York City

April 05, 2013

Black, Latino Legislators Concerned About Effects of Scandals

Charges may hurt black and Latino elected officials seeking to increase their numbers and gain clout.

New York City

April 04, 2013

Attorney General Will Donate Cash Linked to Bribery Plot to Charity

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will return the contributions he received from the Markowitzes.

Tremont & East Tremont

April 04, 2013

Assemblyman Stevenson Sold His 'Core Function' For Bribes, Prosecutors Say

Bronx Assemblyman Stevenson was arrested Thursday and Assemblyman Nelson Castro resigned.

New York City

April 04, 2013

U.S. Attorney Warns Crooked New York Pols to Watch Their Backs

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara left dirty New York politicians shaking in their boots wondering who's next.

New York City

April 03, 2013

Witness to Bribery Plot Had Ties to Many Pols, Including Eric Schneiderman

Moses "Mark" Stern is an upstate powerbroker who kept dirt on politicians for a "rainy day."

New York City

April 03, 2013

FBI Agent Posed as Wealthy Investor Named Raj to Snare Pols in Bribery Plot

The undercover agent who snared Malcolm Smith passed himself off as a wealthy investor.

New York City

April 03, 2013

Witness at the Center of Malcolm Smith Bribery Case Owes $126M to Citigroup

Moses "Mark" Stern, a real estate investor, cooperated with the feds to take down Malcolm Smith.