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fromNew York Post
4 days ago

The sleazy patronage machine is alive and well in NYC courts

A Brooklyn judge handing out cushy positions to connected lawyers proves that corruption is still alive and well in the city court system, despite reforms put in place in the early aughts. From 2022 to '24, The Post reported last week, Brooklyn Judge Lawrence Knipel handed out 881 fiduciary appointments to 25 lawyers who'd donated $25,000 in total to his wife, Democratic district leader Lori Knipel.
US politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | Does NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams care about municipal retirees going into medical debt? | amNewYork

Adrienne Adams' proposed last-minute City Council rules changes could block protections for NYC retirees' Medicare benefits and other popular bills, potentially enabling political favors.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is Queens preacher's Golden Goose

Adrienne Adams facilitated millions in taxpayer funds to her church and its affiliates, raising concerns about political patronage and accountability.
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