Tag: corruption

Brooklyn Borough President endorses Brad Lander in Democratic mayoral primary

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Apr. 24, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso endorsed New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander on Thursday as his top pick in the  June primary election. At a press conference at City Hall Park, the beep praised Lander’s progressive positions on issues like affordable housing and police…

Williamsburg monsignor ‘relieved of responsibilities’ after Sabrina Carpenter video controversy exposes $1.9M financial scandal

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Nov. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly A Brooklyn priest previously disciplined for allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his Williamsburg church has been relieved of his pastoral responsibilities after an investigation revealed he allegedly mishandled church funds, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced Monday. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello will still be…

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso recalls ‘unusual’ visit from Turkish official after Adams became mayor

eric adams and brooklyn borough president antonio reynoso

Sep. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The 57-page federal corruption indictment of Mayor Eric Adams begins not with hizzoner’s alleged misdeeds at City Hall, but at Brooklyn Borough Hall.  “In 2014, Eric Adams, the defendant, became Brooklyn Borough President,” the document reads. “Thereafter, for nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits,…