Transparency in Politics
News and politics, primarily about the borough of Queens, but extending to all of New York City and beyond.
The administration of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is waging a campaign of falsely promising new jobs creation in order to pave the way for zone-busting real estate development in Queens, say activists.
Read MoreThe long-time Brooklyn political operative Musa Moore has been chairing Brooklyn Community Board 9 at the same time when he has hired himself out as a lobbyist, raising concerns in the community.
Read MoreThe Clinton Foundation is moving forward to close the Clinton Global Initiative months after press reports acknowledged a Federal investigation, despite former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's electoral loss that now unencumbers foundation activities.
Read MoreAnother Bronx official, this time New York City Board of Elections commissioner Rosanna Vargas, attempts to dualy service in public office whilst acting as a lobbyist.
Read MoreA lobbying firm reported to have played a crucial role in the 2013 election of Mayor Bill de Blasio has been lobbying the city for permits at the same time real estate interests have bundled significant amounts of money to Mayor de Blasio's campaign committee.
Read MoreDocuments from the New York State Board of Elections show the legal analysis supporting the criminal prosecution referral made to the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr.
Read MoreFollowing immense criticism, Commissioner Mark Peters abruptly announced late Friday that he was recusing himself from probes being conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation into the de Blasio administration.
Read MoreThe on-going investigation into corruption at the New York Police Department is extending into the campaign finance activities of Mayor Bill de Blasio, reports WCBS Channel 2 news.
Read MoreThe office of State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reportedly issued subpoenas to investigate the lifting of deed restrictions of Rivington House.
Read MoreFirst Deputy Mayor Anthony Sorris admitted on Friday to knowing about the controversial deed changes made to Rivington House at least one month before Mayor Bill de Blasio claims to have learned.
Read MoreOver two dozen activists and residents participated in a press conference and community speak-out outside Brooklyn Borough Hall to demand reforms to the Community Board system in New York City.
Read MoreThe office of Comptroller Scott Stringer is investigating the process by which deed restrictions were lifted from Rivington House, a former AIDS nursing home in the Lower East Side, opening the door for it to be sold for a luxury condo conversion project.
Read MoreThat Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered the closure of the Campaign for One New York after its activities had triggered law enforcement interest, the nonprofit lobbying group's shuttering may not put an end to investigations into alleged violations of each of the City Charter and municipal campaign finance regulations.
Read MoreMayor Bill de Blasio and his political advisors are scrambling to disband City Hall's nonprofit lobbying arm, the Campaign for One New York, to stop the possible growing law enforcement investigation into its activities.
Read MoreIf the investigation into the activities of The Advance Group are any guide, the investigation into the activities of the Campaign for One New York will focus on firewalls and will involve law enforcement agencies over which Mayor Bill de Blasio will have no authority.
Read MoreManhattan Borough President Gale Brewer remains mum, even as the Conflicts of Interest Board cites violations of City Charter rules by another Manhattan Community Board 2 member, this time, by Anita Brandt.
Read MorePotential conflicts of interest mount for lobbying firm Mercury LLC as it provides damage control public relations on the Flint water crisis, even as one of its lobbyists, Jonathan Greenspun, continues to serve on city human rights commission.
Read MoreWEEK IN REVIEW : The office of State Sen. Liz Krueger is mum about reports that her campaign committee's election attorney, Martin Connor, was involved in electioneering work that is now reportedly under investigation.
Read MoreThe law firm Kantor Davidoff represents each of The IDC Initiative, which is facing a state probe over its campaign finances, and the Campaign for One New York, which is Mayor Bill de Blasio's nonprofit lobbying arm.
Read MoreIf Mayor Bill de Blasio keeps NYCHA underfunded and dilapidated to facilitate future property sales, then some leaders may advocate for a state takeover, in order to take NYCHA out of his hands.
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