The Buffalo Chronicle
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Kathy Hochul’s husband let politics influence prosecutions in the Western District of New York
BY MIKE MADIGAN On December 14, 2012, The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reported that “Federal courts in the Western District of New York appear to grant an unusually high number of sentence reductions for criminals…
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Records indicate Assistant U.S. Attorneys’ attendance at Clinton campaign event
‘I was blown away by your incredible hospitality and can’t thank you enough for allowing us to crash that fabulous party.’ WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch announced today that it received 7…
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Cuomo says he could testify in Percoco-Ciminelli corruption trial
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has met with federal authorities about the corruption case against a former top aide and close family friend — and acknowledged he could be called…
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Jeremy Colby emerges as contender to become next US Attorney
Now that Donald Trump has been elected president his administration will select the next US Attorney for the Western District of New York. A few names have emerged. Sources say a decision…
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Former AG Dennis Vacco likely to be appointed US Attorney
Rumors are emerging that former New York State Attorney General Dennis Vacco is likely to be appointed United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, says a source with knowledge…
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Paladino, Long may recruit Bharara for Governor
Carl Paladino and Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long may ask United States Attorney Preet Bharara to run for Governor in 2018 on the Conservative Party’s ‘row C,’ speculates a source familar with…
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After Silver conviction, Buffalo conservatives rally around Paladino
Following the stunning defeat of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — who now faces up to 120 years in prison — Buffalo area conservatives are rallying around Carl Paladino, the former Republican…
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Times-Union investigating a Jordan Levy firm connected to Sheldon Silver
The Albany Times Union is investigating Counsel Financial, an investment vehicle connected to Buffalo based venture capitalist Jordan Levy, Weitz & Luxembourg, and former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The firm is mentioned in…
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Pervasive Albany corruption under attack!
By: Mike Madigan Albany is now on notice that there is a new sheriff in town in the name of US Attorney Preet Bharara. It is quickly becoming apparent Bharara is committed…
