Author: Michael

Sheldon Silver’s only interest as an Albany kingpin was his own selfish interest. And he spent every waking moment — even intimate ones! — manipulating the strings of power for his own benefit. Read the entire NY Post editorial...

This Jeffrey Toobin column bares re-reading since ex-Speaker Shelly Silver is back in the news: "[A] young Perry Weitz was not implicated in the original investigation or in the criminal trial of the Eisen firm. It is true,...

From today’s New York Post: Sheldon Silver’s alleged affairs could lead to stiffer sentence By Lia Eustachewich April 15, 2016 | Revelations of Sheldon Silver’s alleged affairs with two women for whom he did favors while...

From the NY Post: "Crooked ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver kept two mistresses during his years in power, using his great influence to advance their careers in Albany, while cheating on wife Rosa and covering his tracks...

From today’s NY Post: Manhattan Federal Judge Valerie Caproni said of Silver’s alleged mistresses in a 17-page opinion that was released Friday, “They arguably are not entirely ‘innocent’ third parties.” “Each allegedly...