It turns out that two supervisors of the Special Victims Division were disciplined in recent months amid an internal affairs investigation into misconduct by the department’s leadership. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Ethics and Official Misconduct”
Eric Adams Still Partially Owns Brooklyn Co-Op, According to Records
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams has said that he no longer owns a Brooklyn co-op, despite public records to the contrary. But in public filings, he acknowledged ownership. Source: New York Times
A Prominent Manhattan Doctor Is Accused of Sexual Assault
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2022
Dr. Kevin M. Cahill performed abusive and unnecessary examinations, a former patient claims in a lawsuit, and pursued her romantically for years. His lawyer says the exams were appropriate. Source: New York Times
A Dancer’s Farewell, Not as Choreographed
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2022
Abi Stafford Lillo left City Ballet amid a family feud and a dispute over whether a choreographer had body-shamed her or she lacked the strength to dance her final role. Source: New York Times
Former Nassau County Executive Sentenced to 12 Years in Bribery Scheme
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2022
Edward P. Mangano and his wife, Linda, were both convicted for their parts in what prosecutors called “a culture of corruption.” Source: New York Times
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator. Source: New York Times
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s No. 2 official to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator. Source: New York Times
New York State Supreme Court Judge Dies by Suicide
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2022
John Michalski, a respected trial court judge, had come under scrutiny amid a federal prosecution of a former client. He denied any impropriety. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sues Ethics Panel to Block It From Seizing Book Profits
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
The lawsuit is the latest example of Andrew Cuomo’s aggressive stance as he returns to public life seven months after resigning as New Yorks governor. Source: New York Times
A judge on New York State’s highest court is unvaccinated and could be removed from the bench.
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
Since September, court employees have had the chance to either get vaccinated or apply for a religious or medical exemption. Monday marked the end of the review process for those applications. Source: New York Times
Health Agency Under Cuomo ‘Misled the Public’ on Nursing Home Deaths
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
The New York State Health Department presented nursing home data that concealed the deaths of 4,100 people, according to an audit by the state comptroller. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo TV Ad Recasts Him as a Victim of Politics
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Andrew Cuomo’s still-active campaign spent $369,000 to recast the sexual harassment case against him, pushing a narrative that he was driven out of office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
Shelter Operator Cited for Nepotism Still Gets Millions in City Funds
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
New York officials found misspending by African American Planning Commission, which runs homeless shelters, but public money continued to flow. Source: New York Times
CNN’s Gollust Discussed Interview Topics With Gov. Cuomo, Probe Found
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
An internal investigation found that a top executive, Allison Gollust, had extensive communications with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times