Good - government groups praised the action and said it sends a message to state government rocked by corruption and ethical scandals over the last four years. (newyork.cbslocal.com)
Now even that role looks doubtful, thanks to the embarrassing and seemingly unending series of ethical scandals rocking Albany. (nymag.com)
Silver, who would become the longest - serving speaker in state history next year, has survived previous ethical scandals, including widespread complaints over his handling of sexual harassment charges against former Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the earlier conviction of his top aide, Michael Boxley, on a charge of sexual misconduct. (timesunion.com)