Add her to the growing number of New York public officials who can't seem to...well, abide by the law. Antonia Novello, New York State's former health commissioner, was charged on Tuesday for "allegedly misusing her office and stealing services from the state." Classy. On its own, it's a story. But it seems to be part of a larger trend that is evolving in the Empire State:
Antonia Novello
Alan Hevesi
Joseph Bruno
Charles Rangel
Vito Fossella
Eliot Spitzer
Why is it that some New York politicians are finding it more and more difficult to stay clean while serving the people?
"...Those Who Show Up" is a political blog from a left-of-center perspective, written by Steve Schultz, which focuses on local, state, and federal politics related to New York State and its communities. Reader feedback and discussion is always encouraged.
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