De Blasio's team is thus the latest example of Sugarman choosing one target in an area
of campaign finance practice that's widely criticized but not universally considered to be illegal.
But so much of what was announced in the space of an hour was aimed at Mayor Bill de Blasio, a liberal Democrat who is already under fire for multiple investigations
into campaign finance practices and the use of an independent expenditure committee.
Last week The New York Times released a biting, front - page critique of Liu's
campaign finance practices since his election, forcing the city's finance -LSB-...]
And on Monday morning, the Daily News reported that Schneiderman had launched an investigation of state lawmakers»
campaign finance practices as well as the system — subject to some high - profile abuses — by which they're reimbursed for business in Albany.
The federal investigation into de Blasio's
campaign finance practices also means Stringer could hold onto his fundraising lead over the mayor for a while longer.
The testimony of Todd Howe, a former consultant with longtime ties to Cuomo and Percoco, pulled back the curtain
of campaign finance practices and influence peddling in state government.
The proceedings of a new state commission designed to examine public corruption and
campaign finance practices will not necessarily take place in public, its director said after the 25 - member panel met Wednesday behind closed doors and without public notice.
Mr. Grimm has reportedly been under investigation for two years for his 2010
campaign finance practices, but the charges do not relate to the campaign.
The proceedings of a new state commission designed to examine public corruption and
campaign finance practices will not necessarily take place in public, its director said after the 25 - member panel met behind closed doors and without public notice.
«I write today to make a formal complaint regarding and request a formal inquiry into
the campaign finance practices of the housekeeping account of the NYS Independence Party (FILER ID A51115) and other accounts affiliated with or controlled by the leadership of the State Independence Party,» Morano said in a letter to the state Board of Elections.
Stringer's fundraising success among developers highlights his emergence as one of New York's most influential political figures — a role likely to expand as de Blasio struggles with a five separate investigations into
his campaign finance practices.