Nassau Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello leveled extraordinary criticism at GOP officials who are embroiled in public corruption scandals, saying he was «angry as hell,» and would do everything he can to «get them out of the party» if they are convicted. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Word spread Friday evening of a potential deal that could have also included ethics - related measures such as more oversight of procurement procedures — a discussion sparked by the latest public corruption scandal that reached into the governor's inner circle — and a public financing system for judicial campaigns. (nystateofpolitics.com)
American Hustle, based in part on the ABSCAM public corruption scandal of the late 1970s and early 1980s, looks set to be one of the movies of the year... if the promo posters are anything to go by. (housegoeshome.com)