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Ex-State Sen. Shirley Huntley Gets One Year in Prison for Nonprofit Scam

South Jamaica

May 09, 2013

Ex-State Sen. Shirley Huntley Gets One Year in Prison for Nonprofit Scam

Judge cites wire-wearing politician's coooperation with federal investigators.

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

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.

State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery Named in Federal Investigation

Red Hook

May 09, 2013

State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery Named in Federal Investigation

The Brooklyn state senator is being targeted in a criminal probe, according to court documents.

Seven Elected Officials Caught in Federal Wire Probe

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.

Queens Councilman Named in Wire Probe Says He's Not Under Investigation

Jamaica

May 08, 2013

Queens Councilman Named in Wire Probe Says He's Not Under Investigation

Though he was named as being recorded on a wire, Ruben Wills said he's not the target of a probe.

Secretly Recorded State Senator in The Bronx Says She Did Nothing Wrong

Edenwald

May 08, 2013

Secretly Recorded State Senator in The Bronx Says She Did Nothing Wrong

State Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson was one of several politicians secretly recorded by a fellow lawmaker.

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

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.

Assemblywoman Connected to Disgraced Pol Shirley Huntley Reports Burglary

Jamaica

May 08, 2013

Assemblywoman Connected to Disgraced Pol Shirley Huntley Reports Burglary

Queens Assemblywoman Vivian Cook says her home was broken into while she was in Albany.

State Sen. Sampson Stole $440K from Foreclosure Victims, Feds Charge

East New York

May 06, 2013

State Sen. Sampson Stole $440K from Foreclosure Victims, Feds Charge

Sampson pleaded not guilty and was released on $250,000 bond.

Corruption 'Pervasive' in New York Politics, Says U.S. Attorney

New York City

April 02, 2013

Corruption 'Pervasive' in New York Politics, Says U.S. Attorney

Dan Halloran on New York politics: "Money is what greases the wheels... It's all about how much."

Shirley Huntley Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

Jamaica

January 30, 2013

Shirley Huntley Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

Former State Sen. Shirley Huntley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.

Espaillat Declares Victory in Uptown Primary, As Huntley Booted in Queens

New York City

September 14, 2012

Espaillat Declares Victory in Uptown Primary, As Huntley Booted in Queens

Adriano Espaillat declared himself the victor in his race against Assemblyman Guillermo Linares.

Poll Workers Report Higher-Than-Expected Turnout in State Primaries

New York City

September 13, 2012

Poll Workers Report Higher-Than-Expected Turnout in State Primaries

Turnout was higher than expected at many pollinng places, officials said.

Polls Open for State Primary Elections

New York City

September 13, 2012

Polls Open for State Primary Elections

The rare Thursday election will decide the fate of legislators, including Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Queens State Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

Jamaica

August 27, 2012

Queens State Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

State Sen. Shirley Huntley turned herself in at a Long Island courthouse Monday morning.

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