The former Senate Majority Leader had been staring at prison after being convicted on two counts under the so-called "honest services" statute of federal law. But the Supremes ruled that the "honest services" statute applies only to bribery and kickbacks and not, as in Bruno's case, to hidden conflicts of interest.More >>
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A benefit for Joe Bruno caused some controversy Tuesday night as friends of the former State Senator held a private fundraiser for his legal defense fund. Close to two dozen demonstrators lined the entrance to The Desmond hotel in Colonie with mops and brooms, saying it's time to clean up Albany.More >>
The U.S. attorney who convicted former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno on corruption charges says the once-powerful Republican will likely face jail time.More >>
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A federal jury finds former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno guilty on two counts of corruption and not guilty on five others after a landmark trial that exposed Albany's practice of influence peddling by lawmakers.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The U.S. attorneys who prosecuted the corruption case against former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno have broken their silence.
On Friday, a panel including a U.S. attorney and two assistant U.S. attorneys spoke on Talk 1300 AM radio.
They say they will continue to investigate any allegations of corruption within the New York State legislature.
"We have a big responsibility," U.S. attorney Andrew T. Baxter said on the radio, "but I don't want you to sell short our partners in local law enforcement. We have district attorneys who handle cases that we don't handle that keep the public safe. As I mentioned earlier, it is not easy for a local or state to tackle corruption cases sometimes."
Earlier this week, Bruno was found guilty on two of the eight charges against him.
Each carries a possible sentence of 20 years behind bars.
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TROY, N.Y.---At the end of this month, the iconic South End Tavern in Troy will shut its doors for good, an establishment that has existed for 79 years. Owner Marty Burke says it was a tough decision,More >>
Owner Marty Burke says it was a tough decision, certainly not one he and his wife took lightly. He says the final straw was when he opened up his new property tax assessment bill this year.More >>
TROY, N.Y. – Troy police say a pedestrian was taken to the hospital after they were struck by a car on Hoosick Street Monday night. The accident occurred near the Stewart's at 10th Street at about 9:30More >>
Troy police say a pedestrian was taken to the hospital after they were struck by a car on Hoosick Street Monday night.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Residents along South Pearl Street say they need the city to step up and implement measures to slow down traffic along the stretch of road before another young life is taken. The callsMore >>
Residents along South Pearl Street say they need the city to step up and implement measures to slow down traffic along the stretch of road before another young life is taken.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Monday's storm packed a punch, and only took a few minutes to sweep through Albany's Washington Park area. "I saw the trees blowing and the rain coming down," said resident Judi Dyer.More >>
Monday's storm packed a punch, and only took a few minutes to sweep through Albany's Washington Park area.More >>
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. – A local bar owner was arrested by the Warren County Sheriff's Office and charged with assaulting a meter enforcement officer. On Monday, officers responded to a call for help by aMore >>
A local bar owner was arrested by the Warren County Sheriff's Office and charged with assaulting a meter enforcement officer.More >>
New York maple syrup production increased 59 percent from last year. Syrup production is estimated at 574,000 gallons, up from the 360,000 gallons produced in 2012, according to the USDA. Only VermontMore >>
New York maple syrup production increased 59 percent from last year with only Vermont producing more syrup than New York.
A state prison inmate has been sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison after pleading guilty to burglarizing an Albany church. The district attorney's office says Ricardo Zayas-Torres, 34, wasMore >>
A state prison inmate has been sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison after pleading guilty to burglarizing an Albany church.More >>
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A majority of New York voters want Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to step down according to the latest Siena research poll. Fifty-two percent of voters say Silver failed New Yorkers andMore >>
A majority of New York voters want Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to step down according to the latest Siena research poll.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Nine owners and managers of 7-11 stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of dollars by exploiting immigrants from Pakistan and theMore >>
Nine owners and managers of 7-11 stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged Monday with making tens of millions of dollars by exploiting immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of a child and three dead people while stealing most of their wages.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) - A former intern has filed a class-action lawsuit against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship. The suit was filed Monday in state Supreme Court in Manhattan. InMore >>
A former intern has filed a class-action lawsuit against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship.More >>
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