Conviction of Former New York Assembly Speaker Tossed
A federal appeals court has overturned the corruption conviction of former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Continue reading…
View ArticleEx-NY Senate Leader Skelos Gets New Trial
Former New York state Senate leader Dean Skelos has been granted a new trial in his corruption case. Continue reading…
View ArticleSupreme Court Won't Take Case Of Ex-NY Assembly Speaker
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a re-trial of ex-New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Continue reading…
View ArticleFormer New York Assembly Speaker Gets 7 Years In Prison
Sheldon Silver, the former New York Assembly speaker. was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison. Continue reading…
View ArticleJudge Denies Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Bail Pending Appeal
A judge has denied an ex-New York Assembly speaker bail pending the appeal of his corruption conviction and seven-year prison term. Continue reading…
View ArticleSheldon Silver Found Guilty of Corruption for a 2nd Time
A man who was once one of the most powerful lawmakers in New York State appears headed for jail after being found guilty of corruption for a second time. Continue reading…
View ArticleSheldon Silver Begins Prison Sentence In Corruption Case
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has started his prison sentence. Continue reading…
View ArticleSupreme Court Won't Take Ex-Assembly Speaker Silver's Case
The Supreme Court says it won't take up the case of former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who's serving a 6 1/2-year prison sentence after being convicted in a corruption case. Continue...
View ArticleAP Source: Sheldon Silver Released From Prison On Furlough
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been released from a federal prison on furlough while he awaits potential placement to home confinement, a person familiar with the matter told The...
View ArticleSheldon Silver, NY Power Broker Sent To Prison, Dead At 77
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has died while serving a prison sentence in a corruption case. Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler Show Notes for Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 Today we will talk with Anthony Brindisi about Sheldon Silver and who would be ideal to replace him as speaker of the Assembly. We will also speak with Mark Caswell Jr....
View ArticleHe's Out
After two days of closed door meetings colleagues of New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver say he has until Monday to clean out his office or he will be ousted. Continue reading…
View ArticleSilver To Step Down, Tenney Reacts
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sheldon Silver, the longtime leader of the New York state Assembly, has agreed to step down by Monday in the wake of federal corruption charges. Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler Show Notes for Friday, January 30th, 2015
Friday, January 30th, 2015 This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday and we have a bunch of Super Bowl related guests and giveaways. We also speak with Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney regarding Sheldon Silver, MMA...
View ArticleMorelle Pulls Out
Assemblyman Joseph Morelle of Rochester is pulling out of the race to replace Sheldon Silver as Assembly Speaker. Continue reading…
View Article‘Wall Street Journal’ Calls Local Legislator Anthony Brindisi a “Young Gun,”...
In the modern political era New York Democrats are not associated, typically, with guns, but a national news outlet is characterizing a local legislator exactly that way. Continue reading…
View ArticleAutoTalk On Demand – January 31, 2015
The 'Silver' Lining: AutoTalk host Ed Welsh has a thought on what Sheldon Silver's departure will mean. Plus, the how much damage to car-deer accidents cost? Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler Show Notes for Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Monday, February 2nd, 2015 The New England Patriots are Super Bowl Champions once again and the roads are bad out there! We talk with Ray Stagich from The Weather Channel with an update. Continue reading…
View ArticleSilver’s Tenure As Assembly Speaker To End
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Sheldon Silver's 21 years as the leader of the New York state Assembly are coming to a close. Continue reading…
View ArticleHeastie Elected State Assembly Speaker
State Assembly members have elected Carl Heastie as the new Assembly Speaker. Continue reading…
View ArticleTenney Votes For Preet Bharara For Assembly Speaker
One local Assembly member didn't vote for Carl Heastie as the new Assembly Speaker. Continue reading…
View ArticleUPDATED- SILVER INDICTED
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Attorney's Office is reporting on its Twitter page that Sheldon Silver has been indicted by a federal grand jury. More details will follow. From SDNY Twitter page: Federal...
View ArticleSilver Seeks Dismissal Of Criminal Case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state's former assembly speaker has asked a judge to toss out criminal charges against him. Continue reading…
View ArticleSkelos Investigated
Federal investigators are looking into father and son business dealings of a different kind. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew York Legislative Leaders Get Big Bump In Contributions
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Records show big jumps in campaign contributions to the New York state legislators who took over the top leadership posts this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleEx-Assembly Speaker: I Will Be Vindicated After Trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he believes he will be vindicated after his corruption trial. Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler Show Notes for Monday, November 16th, 2015
Monday, November 16th, 2015 Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler Show Notes for Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 Continue reading…
View ArticleSheldon Silver Found Guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawmaker who was one of New York's most powerful politicians has been convicted by a federal jury of charges that he used the power of his office to earn $5 million illegally....
View ArticleFlanagan Visits Utica
State Senator Majority Leader John Flanagan toured the Utica-Rome area on Tuesday with Senator Joseph Griffo. Continue reading…
View ArticleProsecutor Says NY Convictions Expose ‘Deep’ Corruption
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The federal prosecutor who won political corruption convictions of two of New York's most powerful lawmakers says both recently completed trials publicly exposed a "deep...
View ArticleSilver, Skelos Sentences In Sync? Convicted State Lawmakers Face Sentences On...
It's been reported as pure coincidence, but sentencing dates and times for convicted state house leader Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver will likely occur simultaneously. Continue reading…
View ArticleFeds: Sheldon Silver Had Extramarital Affairs
NEW YORK (AP) — In newly released documents, the government says former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver had engaged in extramarital affairs with two women, one of whom lobbied him on a regular...
View ArticleEx-NY Assembly Speaker Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in a prosecution that exposed corruption of state government at the highest levels. Continue...
View ArticleFormer State Assembly Speaker Free During Appeal
Former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver won't have to report to prison just yet. Continue reading…
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