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Sheldon Silver

  1. obituary
    Sheldon Silver Was Albany’s Foremost ‘No’ for DecadesHe spent nearly 40 years in the state assembly, and the past two in prison.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  2. the law
    Preet Bharara Has the Supreme Court to Thank for Letting Sheldon Silver Go FreeJohn Roberts set a very favorable precedent for the former State Assembly speaker, who was sent to jail for public corruption.
    By Cristian Farias
  3. Appeals Court Overturns Conviction of Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon SilverAn appeals court used a recent Supreme Court precedent to say the jury had been given incorrect instructions in the case.
    By Jen Kirby
  4. state politics
    Sheldon Silver Hoping to Serve His Time in a Cushy PrisonHe was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday.
    By Joe DeLessio
  5. oh albany!
    Sheldon Silver Filed for His Pension a Day After Getting Convicted of CorruptionHe could make more than $85,000 a year.
    By Elaine Godfrey
  6. oh albany!
    Jurors Increasingly Allergic to Sheldon Silver Trial“Can I leave now? What about now? Now? Now?”
    By Jaime Fuller
  7. oh albany!
    What You Missed in Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos’s Corruption TrialsThe jury begins deliberating Silver’s fate.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Jaime Fuller
  8. city politic
    How Andrew Cuomo’s Flashy Bid to Clean Up Albany BackfiredAs trials of two of his (once) closest Albany allies begin, the governor may be ruing the day he went after corruption.
    By Chris Smith
  9. city politic
    Andrew Cuomo: The Last of the Three AmigosSkelos and Silver are out. Will the governor’s playbook work with Albany’s new leaders?
    By Chris Smith
  10. city politic
    How Far Will Preet Bharara Go in His War on Albany?First Sheldon Silver, now Dean Skelos. Who’s next?
    By Chris Smith
  11. oh albany!
    Report: New York Senate Leader Dean Skelos Is Under Federal InvestigationMore from the office that just took down former State Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  12. the city politic
    Is Andrew Cuomo Getting Schooled?His rough treatment of the teachers’ unions is driving down his popularity. So why is he doing it?
    By Chris Smith
  13. city politic
    Meet Carl Heastie, New York’s New Assembly SpeakerThe candidate — and the hasty selection process — isn’t what reformers were hoping for.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  14. city politic
    5 Ways New York May Change Post–Sheldon SilverFrom legalizing MMA to education reform, the speaker’s ouster has a huge impact.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  15. city politic
    Sheldon Silver’s Epic Fall Ushers in a New Era in AlbanyDespite his desperate attempt to cling to power, the speaker will soon step down.
    By Chris Smith
  16. oh albany!
    Report: Sheldon Silver to Step Down As Assembly SpeakerHe’ll let five Assembly Democrats take the reins.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  17. city politic
    Sheldon Silver’s Arrest Is Huge, But Preet Bharara Is Waging an Even Bigger CaseHe seems to be headed toward a confrontation with the governor.
    By Chris Smith
  18. where are they now
    Where Is Ex-NY Senate Majority Leader Bruno?He faced corruption charges, like Sheldon Silver. Six years later, the state owes him millions.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  19. the city politic
    Tallying the Damage From Sheldon Silver’s ArrestThe effects are enormous and already rippling through Albany and the state.
    By Chris Smith
  20. oh albany!
    Why New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Has Been ArrestedThe legislature’s most powerful Democrat is the target of a federal investigation into Albany corruption.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Katie Zavadski
  21. albany
    New York Assembly Speaker Under Investigation Over Law-Firm PaymentsSheldon Silver didn’t disclose. 
    By Katie Zavadski
  22. The Shelly Silver Scandal Just Keeps Getting StrangerOnly in Albany. 
    By Chris Smith
  23. oh albany!
    Assembly Speaker Silver Accuses NYT of Mix-upThe paper published an article about Sheldon Silver’s decades-long attempt to block a low-income housing development.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  24. dirty old men
    Silver Accused of Affair With Aide by LopezYou probably shouldn’t.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. oh albany!
    Sheldon Silver Plans to Weather This Lopez Thing With an ApologyLots of people would like him to resign, but he’s not having it.
    By Adam Martin
  26. oh albany!
    Gross Assemblyman Vito Lopez Can’t Resign Fast EnoughHe’s still running for City Council, as well.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  27. oh albany!
    Vito Lopez Probably Won’t Be an Assemblyman for Much Longer Speaker Sheldon Silver is threatening him with expulsion, and Governor Cuomo is urging him to resign.
    By Adam Martin
  28. silly scandals
    Grown Man Loses Internet Privileges for Humiliating Sheldon Silver on FacebookHe was just defending his boss (as a woman).
    By Joe Coscarelli
  29. the internet
    Sheldon Silver Embarrassed by Facebook DefenderAnd writes sci-fi on the side.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  30. dirty old men
    Vito Lopez Rips Those Calling for His ResignationNot backing down.
    By Brett Smiley
  31. dirty old men
    Report: Sheldon Silver Asked Accused Sexual Harasser Vito Lopez to Resign“He basically was inaudible.”
    By Brett Smiley
  32. dirty old men
    New York Democrats Call for Vito Lopez’s Resignation The state’s DNC delegation doesn’t seem to be standing behind the assemblyman. 
    By Caroline Bankoff
  33. dirty old men
    Former Employees Say Vito Lopez Had a History of Slimy BehaviorPlenty to keep the ethics committee busy.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  34. mea culpas
    State Assembly Admits Secret Payment Over Sexual Harassment Was ShadyBrooklyn Democratic leader Vito Lopez’s scandal is now everyone’s scandal.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  35. Once Again, New York Won’t Help Kill the Electoral CollegeEven though a majority of legislators in both chambers would like it to.
    By Dan Amira
  36. neighborhood news
    Assemblyman Cautions Against Cuomo’s Gambling PlanAssembly Speaker Sheldon Silver supports Cuomo’s plan but says it may be a close call.
    By Brett Smiley
  37. get well get well soon we want you to get well
    A Pothole Beat Up Sheldon Silver Half of his face is “bruised and purple.”
    By Dan Amira
  38. equal rites
    State Senate ‘Close’ to Final Language on Religious Protections in Marriage-Equality Bill [Updated]Republican senator: “I see it coming to the floor.”
    By Chris Rovzar
  39. equal rites
    Marriage-Equality Bill Stalls in the Face of Rent Regulation and Property Tax NegotiationsWe’re hearing that Wednesday is the day Cuomo’s people are looking to for a vote on marriage equality.
    By Chris Rovzar
  40. early and often
    Will New York Help Kill the Electoral College?Only one man stands in the way: Sheldon Silver.
    By Dan Amira
  41. oh albany!
    Cuomo, Skelos, and Silver Reach Ethics DealOne goal down, two to go.
    By Chris Rovzar
  42. cuomolot
    Cuomo, Legislature Reach New York Budget DealExtra-credit points for meeting the deadline, for once.
    By Adam Pasick
  43. cuomolot
    Andrew Cuomo Launches War on ‘Permanent’ Spending IncreasesThe governor calls the state budget process a “sham.”
    By Chris Rovzar
  44. school daze
    Cathie Black’s Sophie’s Choice Jokes Fall Flat“Everybody’s face fell.”
    By Mike Vilensky
  45. oh albany!
    Andrew Cuomo Is Meeting in Secret with Sheldon SilverTransparency right from the get-go! Great.
    By Chris Rovzar
  46. oh albany!
    What Cuomo Gets Out of This Latest Aqueduct ScandalAnother boost!
    By Chris Smith
  47. early and awful
    New Report Accuses Democrats of Cronyism Over the Aqueduct Race Track In QueensThis doesn’t look good for Albany Democrats.
    By Nitasha Tiku
  48. paladinosaur
    Carl Paladino Is Going to Say Something on TV TonightPaladino buys airtime across the state for mysterious announcement.
    By Dan Amira
  49. founding follies
    Electoral College One Step Closer to DeathMassachusetts joins the movement to make the popular vote matter.
    By Dan Amira
  50. bridge and tunnel
    New York May Tax Out-of-State Hedge-Fund WorkersConnecticut is no longer safe!
    By Jessica Pressler
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