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Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas. Photo Credit: Attorney General's Office

BREAKING: Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Indicted on Larceny Charges

Today, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas was been indicted by a grand jury on larceny charges for allegedly stealing campaign funds and failing to disclose funds that he used for personal expenses. Back on March 12, then-Attorney General Eric T. […]

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas arrested on charges of allegedly stealing campaign funds and lying about money he diverted from his inaugural committee for personal benefit.

Mt. Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Arrested on Corruption, Campaign Fraud

Thomas Accused of Stealing Campaign Funds, Establishing a Slush Fund for Personal Use from His Inaugural Fund, and Falsely Filing Disclosure Reports with the State Board of Elections and Mount Vernon Board of Ethics MT. VERNON – Attorney General Eric […]

by · March 12, 2018 · Corruption Watch, Crime, News, Politics
Bronx Political Buzz — Ex-council candidate Alvarez arrested

Bronx Political Buzz — Ex-council candidate Alvarez arrested

Ex-Council Candidate Arrested Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez for allegedly accepting straw donations and stealing thousands of dollars in New York City public […]

Vernuccio’s View: Campaign Regs Attack Free Speech

Vernuccio’s View: Campaign Regs Attack Free Speech

The trend towards restricting free speech through campaign finance regulations is gaining speed, on both the national and state levels. The supporters of these anti-First Amendment moves allege that they are seeking to reduce the influence of money in politics.  […]

by · July 6, 2016 · Vernuccio's View
WYSK:

WYSK:

But as I see him being subject to what looks like selective prosecution, I must speak out.

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

17th Council District Campaign Finance: Follow The Money

As the special election to fill the vacancy of former Bronx Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo draws nearer, The Bronx Chronicle decided to review the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) disclosure reports of each candidate who will appear on the […]

NYC ELECTRONIC VOTE SCANNER Machine

NYC Campaign Finance Board Meets 12/17

The next public meeting of the New York City Campaign Finance Board will be held on Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be located at 100 Church Street, 12th Floor, in the CFB’s office in Lower Manhattan.

by · December 14, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Community Events
The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

The Advance Group Fined For Campaign Finance Violations

On Thursday, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) determined that The Advance Group, Inc. (TAG) committed violations in the 2013 elections and assessed penalties totaling $15,000. The CFB determined that The Advance Group, while acting as agent for New Yorkers for Clean, […]