dean skelos

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Senate leader Dean Skelos and his adult son have been convicted of charges that the once-powerful Republican used his office to extort about $300,000 in salary and other benefits for the son

Thursday, November 19th, 2015

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — A former leader of the New York Senate and his son face new charges in a federal corruption case brought against them.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Records show big jumps in campaign contributions to the New York state legislators who took over the top leadership posts this year.

NEW YORK (AP) — The former New York Senate leader and his son have been indicted on corruption charges in Manhattan federal court.

Sources out of the New York State Senate say Monday's vote to replace embattled leader Dean Skelos was a tight one and local Senator James Seward's vote was instrumental in keeping the leadership of the Republican run senate on Long Island...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Dean Skelos has resigned his position as New York Senate majority leader after his arrest on federal corruption charges.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The leader of the New York state Senate could face a vote seeking his ouster if he refuses to step aside following his arrest last week on federal corruption charges.

Who, if anyone, should replace New York Senator Dean Skelos as Majority Leader?