Sentences with phrase «influence real estate legislation»
Silver, accused of using his position to influence real estate legislation and state funding in exchange for millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks, was convicted of corruption in November.
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That the Governor who raised 33 million dollars from real - estate donors and corporate entities before the gubernatorial campaign even started may have allowed undue influence for these entities to lobby and pass legislation they desired as a result of their donations to the Cuomo campaign war chest.
At 6:30 p.m., activists participate in a discussion on the upcoming NYC Council speaker's race, the influence of money on elected officials and the impact on local communities of legislation and policies favorable to the real estate industry, LaGuardia Community College, 31 - 10 Thomson Ave., Room E242, Queens.
That followed federal charges alleging he collected nearly $ 4 million in kickbacks over a decade for his influence on real - estate legislation and medical grants.
Real estate lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey, who represents both landlords and tenants, said that the Times article «only validates and confirms the massive amount of power REBNY yields in influencing legislation.»
Evidence and testimony showed how some lawmakers can wield their considerable power to extort benefits for themselves or others; how the weak enforcement of lax financial disclosure requirements gives legislators ample opportunity to mask illegal payments as outside income; how moneyed real estate interests spend millions of dollars in campaign contributions to influence legislation; and how power is concentrated in the hands of the so - called three men in a room: the legislative leaders and the governor.
NAR Immediate Past President Chris Polychron said the condo financing legislation championed by NAR and signed into law by President Barack Obama in July is an example of the ability of REALTORS ® to influence the nation's housing agenda in ways that help home owners and real estate professionals.