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Steve Pigeon
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More charges against Pigeon expected this year
A source familiar with the FBI’s investigation into political operative G. Steven Pigeon believe that FBI Agent Brian Burns is working on an interwoven web of investigations that stem from a trove of emails obtained in…
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David Baazov implicated in Pigeon conspiracy to solicit foreign funds for Cuomo campaign
This morning, United States Attorney Patrick Kennedy and FBI Agent-in-Charge Adam Cohen explained new felony charges against the political operative G. Steven Pigeon, who is already under indictment by New York State Attorney…
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Grant tells WBEN she will announce her candidacy for Mayor this week
In an interview on Hardline with Dave Debo, on WBEN NewsRadio 930 AM, County Legislator Betty Jean Grant said she intends to enter the race for Mayor of Buffalo in a formal announcement later…
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AG files felony election charges against Pigeon; Kennedy not charged
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman‘s Office filed felony election charges against the renowned political operative G. Steven Pigeon — a confidant of Bill and Hillary Clinton, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and billionaire B. Thomas…
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Senator Kennedy calls Cuomo’s budget process ‘disgraceful’
Senator Tim Kennedy is rumored to be in a precarious legal predicament given his closeness to the indicted former Erie County Democratic Party Chairman G. Steven Pigeon. Such is why his harsh…
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Speculation on the defenses of Steve Pigeon
BY FRANK PARLATO A lot has been written about political operative and attorney G. Steven Pigeon, 55, after a state grand jury was led to indict him on June 30th on nine…
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Schneiderman-Pigeon political feud colors indictment
BY TONY FARINA Almost lost in the unbelievable feeding frenzy over the indictment last week of political operative Steve Pigeon was the news that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s highly-touted job-creation program Start-Up NY…
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In defense of Steve Pigeon and American democracy
BY MATT RICCHIAZZI One of the most accomplished political activists of his generation, former Erie County Democratic Party Chairman G. Steven Pigeon has long been a target of entrenched special interests and…
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A primer on jury nullification, as Pigeon indictment looms
Jury nullification occurs in both civil and criminal trials. In a civil trial, a jury nullifies by finding a defendant not liable, even though members of the jury may believe the defendant is liable. In…
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The Public reports Justice John Michalek involved in state investigation
The Public’s Managing Editor Geoff Kelly is reporting that New York State Supreme Court Justice John Michalek as the target of a state investigation. Kelly writes: MICHALEK GOSSIP: Those downtown lawyers are always talking. The…
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State investigation clears Steve Pigeon of wrong doing
The State Police investigation into the campaign fundraising activities of the revered political operative G. Steven Pigeon has found no evidence of wrong doing, a local elected official tells The Chronicle. The State Police investigation…
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Letter: Pigeon’s political threats are no longer credible
The Buffalo Chronicle received this letter in response to an article published yesterday, titled “The Pigeon faction contemplates candidates for Chairman.” The response makes the argument that Pigeon’s political threats are no longer credible.…
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The Pigeon faction contemplates candidates for Chairman
The high profile political operative G. Steven Pigeon and his associates recognize their strategic missteps last year. The faction backed Amherst Councilman Mark Manna for Chairman at the last minute. Manna was…
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Source: Delaware North was preparing to hire Chris Grant the day of Pigeon raids
Delaware North is interviewing for a senior communications advisor. They were close to hiring Steve Casey, the former Buffalo deputy mayor, for the job. Before he got the offer, he removed himself from consideration due to…
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Cuomo’s medical marijuana law designed for kickbacks, say operatives
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s medical marijuana law — which passed the state legislature last year — is being characterized by local political operatives as “designed for kickbacks.” The law authorizes only a handful…
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Pigeon attorneys may file abuse of process complaint against Schneiderman
Most political observers (particularly those in Western New York) think of Attorney General Eric Schniederman as the quintessential “career politician.” He was a little known and under accomplished State Senator from Manhattan…
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Does a caged bird sing?
Western New York’s political world has been inalterably rocked today with the issuance of search warrants at the homes of the renowned political operative G. Steven Pigeon, and two others: former Deputy Mayor…
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Attorney General’s investigation of Steve Pigeon is politically motivated
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has been roundly criticized for failing to pursue public corruption cases against elected officials who have been accused of enriching themselves with public dollars. So it…
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Who will be Buffalo’s next Mayor?
As Deputy Mayor Steve Casey prepares to leave City Hall, political observers expect Mayor Byron Brown to forgo a fourth run for the office. It has been long rumored that Brown will…
