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...]
Silver Pleads Not Guilty, Attorney Request Case be Thrown Out
ALBANY - Former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was in a federal courthouse in Manhattan on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to federal fraud and extortion charges following his indictment last week. In addition, his lawyers asked a judge to … [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...]