The case against Brian Benjamin, who resigned as New York’s second-in-command last week, may hinge on whether political contributions in this case constituted a bribe.
Tag: Harlem (Manhattan, NY)
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The Deep-Pocketed Developer Who Helped Take Down the Lieutenant Governor
Gerald Migdol, a Harlem developer, became the linchpin in a federal investigation that led to the indictment and resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.
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Lt. Gov. Benjamin Is Focus of Federal Inquiry Into Campaign Fraud
Prosecutors are examining whether Brian Benjamin, New York’s second-highest state official, participated in a plan to boost his campaign fund with fraudulent donations.
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The Wallpaper That Is Also a ‘Reminder That My Ancestors Had My Back’
Sheila Bridges’s Harlem Toile de Jouy wallpaper and designs are getting even more attention. For this writer, it fills in the visual gaps of Black tradition.
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How Oni and Uché Blackstock, Doctors, Spend Their Sundays
The twin sisters, who have been go-to experts during the pandemic, are outspoken on racial inequities in health care.