Sheldon Silver
One of the Most Powerful Politicians in New York Was Just Found Guilty of Corruption
The only question is what kind of impact former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's fall will have on the way things get done in New York.
Sitting in on the Corruption Trials of Two of New York's Most Powerful Politicians
For the past few weeks, New Yorkers have had a rare privilege: They've been able to watch not one, but two legislative leaders fight federal charges in court.
The Knicks Can't Play Basketball—When Will They at Least Pay Their Taxes?
A state tax break allows the Knicks to skip out on their obligations, but Sheldon Silver's ouster over corruption charges may change everything.
One of the Most Powerful Politicians in New York Just Got Arrested for Corruption
On Thursday, Sheldon Silver, who has been state assembly speaker for two decades, turned himself in to the FBI.
Is New York the Most Corrupt State in America Now?
New Yorkers will begin 2015 with their governor under a cloud of investigation, the most powerful member of the state legislature being probed for his extra cash, and a congressman resigning for tax evasion.
