In TV Ad, Cuomo Levels First Attack on Paladino (NYT)
Spitzer Says Cuomo Fights Dirty (NYT)
District Attorneys and the Machine
Forced by Politics to Look the Other Way
Since New York breaks down it election of DA by county it creates a dependency of the those responsible for investigation political corruption. DA's count on the same pols they are responsible to investigate to get elected and reelected. That is why most of the political corruption cases are brought by the feds.
Not that the investigation of county leader Vito Lopez has gotten hot the Brooklyn DA takes himself off Vito case (DN)
In 1995 the NYP wrote:
"Three activists have filed a complaint with the Brooklyn DA, alleging Lopez used a fake address on his voter-registration form and doesn't live in his Brooklyn district. Instead, say the activists, Lopez for years has shacked up in a Queens condo owned by his Former Brooklyn Democratic party bossgirlfriend, Planning Commissioner Angela. A spokesman confirmed that the district attorney had received the complaint, dated Oct. 24, but declined to say if an investigation has begun. "Vito Lopez is not above the law," said Joseph Garber, one of three signatories on the complaint. Garber, an activist in Lopez's district who has worked against Lopez-backed judicial candidates, said the pol's alleged fake address has been an open secret among insiders for years.Property records show that the address where Lopez is registered to vote, 64 Conselyea St. in Williamsburg, is owned by a woman named Tillie Tarantino. Tarantino is executive director of the Swinging 60s Senior Center in Greenpoint, which is funded by a Lopez-backed nonprofit. Reached by The Post at the senior center, Tarantino was asked if Lopez lives at the Conselyea Street house. "No comment," she said, and hung up."
Convicted of Voting Violation, O'Hara Appeals to GovernorVito's Voting Record at 64 Conselyea St
PRIMARY ELECTION 2002: VOTED
GENERAL ELECTION 2002: VOTED
PRIMARY ELECTION 2001: VOTED
GENERAL ELECTION 2001: VOTED
PRIMARY ELECTION 2000: VOTED
GENERAL ELECTION 2000: VOTED
PRIMARY ELECTION 1997: VOTED
GENERAL ELECTION 1997: VOTED
PRIMARY ELECTION 1996: VOTED
GENERAL ELECTION 1996: VOTED
One week after the Post article below Vito moved to Stanhope Street to a larger apartment
Brooklyn Democrat Is Said to Be Investigated Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez, who is seen as Brooklyn’s patronage king, is reportedly being investigated by federal and city officials. (NYT) *
Election 2010
THOSE PUZZLING BROOKLYN MINORITY VOTERS(Rock Hackshaw)
* Bloomberg Praises Donovan, Warns Against An AG With 'A Social Agenda' * SurveyUSA: Andrew Cuomo 49%, Carl Paladino 40%, Kirsten Gillibrand And Joe DioGuardi Tied In Senate Race *
Bloomy no longer the richest New Yorker (NYP) * Wal-Mart Eyes Lower Manhattan
New York Economic Meltdown Parking tickets are a dis-grace (NYP) * Mexican New Yorkers Are Steady Force in Workplace (NYT) * Condo Ruling May Let Many Cancel Deals (NYT) * NY condo ruling favors buyers (WSJ) * NY rail supervisor accused of time theft (WSJ) *Labor Slams Bloomberg Cuts (Gotham Gazette) * PM Update 2,000 Layoffs, Officially * The American Dream of Home Ownership Has Become a Nightmare The disappearance of home equity value is a lead weight on the recovery * City Conducts Undercover Sting On Illegally Converted Apartments * Buildings Owned by One of "Ten Worst Landlords" Finally Being Sold -- But Who's Buying?
Terrorism NY Judge Shouts at Witness in Synagogue Bomb Case (NYT) * Giuliani Says Moving Terror Trials Would Make New Yorkers Safer (WSJ) *Giuliani speaks at Iranian protest outside UN
* Man Charged in Anti-Muslim Taxi Attack Blamed Police for Bias (WSJ)
Media and New Tech Worse times aheadNYT sees 3Q loss * Freeing Up More Airwaves The Federal Communications Commission is finally releasing long-awaited telecommunications spectrum for public use. (NYT) * Stallone 'interested' in portraying Junior Gotti (DN) * Aaron Brown: Cable News Is Too Political * 93-Year-Old Mounts Solo Bid For Philly Newspapers * Firing Day at the NY Daily News Continues (Village Voice) * NYC Prepares for Life After Cable TV
G.O.P. Cites Tax Cuts and Health Care as Main Focus (NYT)
CNBC Reports: Tim Geithner Is 'Probably' Out (CNBC)
