But the prospect of Mr. Catsimatidis's persevering past the September primary («I'm committed to running,» he said at a news conference on Tuesday) will certainly irk Mr. Lhota's camp, which remains wary of the unlimited war chest that Mr. Catsimatidis, who has opted out of the city's voluntary public financing program, could bring to bear in the race. (cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com)
The measure also increases penalties for the crimes of bribery and self - dealing, strips pensions from corrupt government officials, closes the loophole that allows virtually unlimited campaign donations from corporations, and calls for voluntary public financing of elections. (nypost.com)
Under the Citizens Election Program, the state's voluntary public financing system, gubernatorial candidates who raise $ 250,000 by collecting donations of $ 100 or less are eligible for a $ 6.5 million grant to spend in the general election. (courant.com)