New York State Assembly

Sheldon Silver to remain free pending appeal of corruption conviction

A federal judge's ruling Thursday suggested a possible reversal of the November corruption conviction of the former New York State Assembly Speaker.

August 26, 2016 11:34 am

Praised and reviled, Cuomo’s anti-BDS order seen as game changer by both sides

The New York governor's action stands out because it enacts opposition to the boycott movement in the fourth-most populous state — and the home to the largest number of Jews in the country.

June 7, 2016 6:00 pm

Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver disbarred

Meanwhile, a federal appeals court rejected Silver’s petition to keep classified the documents from an Oct. 16 hearing.

March 30, 2016 2:56 pm

Sheldon Silver, ex-NY Assembly speaker, found guilty on all 7 corruption charges

November 30, 2015 5:26 pm

N.Y. Assembly altering anti-boycott measure

February 6, 2014 11:50 am

Is the New York State anti-boycott bill dead?

By Ron Kampeas February 4, 2014 6:10 pm

New York Senate passes anti-boycott bill

January 30, 2014 2:42 pm

N.Y. State bill ends funding to schools linked to boycott groups

January 27, 2014 4:33 pm

N.Y. lawmaker Hikind apologizes for Purim blackface

By Ron Kampeas February 25, 2013 10:20 pm

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