His lone real estate donor says it’s “a fad,” but Ben Kallos returns industry money
Like Council member Mark Levine, his rival in the race to be Manhattan borough president, Upper East Side City...
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De Blasio fundraiser and witness Jona Rechnitz sentenced to prison
A federal judge has sentenced Jona Rechnitz — prolific witness, political fundraiser and the head of real estate firm...
More tensions are rising over the city’s multifamily-transfer program
A judge ruled that the city’s move to foreclose on a Brooklyn co-op building was “a grave injustice.” Now,...
Jona Rechnitz says he was given mayor’s cell, told to “always be in touch”
Jona Rechnitz — one of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s biggest donors — Told A Federal Court he had a direct line to City Hall...
Why two council hopefuls are under fire for sweet real estate deals
Two City Council candidates are being accused of paying little to no rent at their campaign offices, according to...
Jona Rechnitz booted as partner on commercial property in Borough Park
JSR Capital’s Jona Rechnitz, self-exiled to his native California as allegations of political and business scams continue to spread,...
Corey Johnson accused of using $8K campaign donation for rent, staffer’s colonoscopy
Chelsea City Council member Corey Johnson is in the hot seat amid allegations that a campaign volunteer paid for...
De Blasio campaign fined $48K for misusing political donations
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s campaign was fined $47,778 Thursday amid allegations it spent public campaign funds on plane tickets...
Developers continue to be among top Cuomo donors
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has raised a total of $3.99 million in the last six months, and developers continue to...
State AG investigating Campaign for One New York in connection to Rivington sale
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman launched a probe into Mayor Bill de Blasio’s defunct Campaign for One New York...