The Daily News reports on different analysis of widely attended events by the New York Legislative Ethics Commission and The New York State Public Integrity Commission. As The Daily News explains, The two watchdogs have come to different conclusions as to what constitutes a “widely attended event.” The PIC says there must be at least […]
Category: New York
Lobbyist access (literally) issues in New York
The Times covers issues related to lobbyist access in New York in this article. No one seems to know for sure exactly when the protocol was established, but it is fairly straightforward: Lobbyists wishing to speak to a lawmaker are supposed to go to the east entrance, give their business cards to a sergeant-at-arms and […]
An editorial about Albany pork
The Times discusses Albany pork in this editorial this morning. These big slush funds have gotten some legislators into trouble. Former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin, a Democrat from Queens, is now in prison after giving to a Little League, then stealing almost $100,000 back. The trial of the former Senate majority leader, Joseph Bruno, a Republican, […]