NEW YORK - Former New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam Skelos were sentenced on Thursday for corruption. Both faced several corruption charges linked to Dean Skelos using his power in the Senate for Adam’s monetary … [Read more...]
Skelos and Son Convicted on Corruption Charges
NEW YORK - Former state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son were convicted Friday on all charges stemming from a federal corruption case. The jury’s decision came just one day after deliberations had begun. Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos, were … [Read more...]
Skelos Attorneys Request Two Charges be Dropped
Senator Dean Skelos (R-Long Island)NEW YORK - The attorneys for former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are seeking to have two counts of a federal corruption indictment against them tossed. The attorneys also are seeking … [Read more...]
Flanagan Named New Leader of State Senate, Replaces Embattled Skelos
ALBANY - There’s a new leader in the State Senate. Former Senate leader Dean Skelos stepped down as leader of the New York Senate on Monday in the wake of federal corruption charges and was quickly replaced by another Long Island Republican, Sen. … [Read more...]
Democrats to Push for Removal of Skelos as Senate Leader on Monday
ALBANY - Democrats in the State Senate will try once again to oust embattled Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos when the chamber reconvenes Monday in Albany. The move could have severe consequences for Senate republicans – with the NY1 … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats Walk Out During Wednesday’s Legislative Session
ALBANY - It was a heated scene on the State Senate floor Wednesday as Senate Democrats walked out of the chamber after being refused to vote for new leadership in the wake of the Dean Skelos corruption allegations. Skelos - The Republican … [Read more...]
Skelos to Continue Serving as Senate Majority Leader Despite Criminal Charges
ALBANY - The federal corruption complaint against Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son is "nothing more than a press release," the embattled Long Island Republican said Tuesday. On Monday night, Senate Republicans made the decision to … [Read more...]
NY Senate Leader and Son Arrested on Corruption Charges
NEW YORK - The leader of the New York state Senate surrendered to authorities on Monday to face several corruption charges, including extortion and soliciting bribes. The charges against 67 year old Dean Skelos (R-Long Island) stem from a federal … [Read more...]
Skelos Spokeswoman Refutes Report Senate Leader is Under Investigation
ALBANY - The leader of the New York State Senate is refuting a story that came out late last week saying he was also under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to the Albany Times-Union, spokeswoman for Senate Leader Dean Skelos … [Read more...]
NY Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos Under Investigation by U.S. Attorney
ALBANY - Another leader in the New York State legislature is being investigated by the same federal investigator who arrested Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. NBC New York is reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has turned his sights on … [Read more...]
