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In Trial’s Closing Arguments, Bruno as Bully or Servant

Two vastly different portraits of Mr. Bruno, the former New York State Senate leader, emerged on Monday as prosecutors and defense lawyers presented closing arguments in his corruption trial. Prosecutors called him Tiny, describing Mr. Bruno as a ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate

Bruno Won’t Take Stand at His Corruption Trial

ALBANY After prosecutors spent 13 days building a case against Joseph L. Bruno, the former State Senate majority leader, his federal corruption trial moved toward a surprisingly swift end on Friday, with his lawyers calling seven witnesses and ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Federal Communications Commission,  Donald J Trump

Meeting Mr. Trump, and Paying the Price

Don’t mess with the Donald. That is what an Albany-area businessman, Jared E. Abbruzzese, learned after a meeting several years ago with Donald J. Trump, the real estate developer and reality-television personality behind “The Apprentice.” Mr. ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, NYT: City Room,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Donald J Trump

On Display in Albany: How a Lawmaker’s Worlds Converged

ALBANY The longtime secretary for one of the most powerful politicians in New York spent as much time on his private business, handling bills and correspondence, as she did on his public duties, like arranging meetings with lawmakers. Former Senator ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: George E. Pataki

Clients Fuzzy Over What Bruno Did for Them

ALBANY In the summer of 2005, top officials at a telecommunications company in Illinois exchanged a stream of befuddled and increasingly urgent e-mail messages. The company, the Motient Corporation, and a subsidiary had made over $160,000 in payments ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Federal Communications Commission

Prosecutors in Bruno Case Turn Heat on 2 Ex-Aides

ALBANY Seeking to show that Joseph L. Bruno, the former State Senate majority leader, took steps to deceive the public about his private business while in office, prosecutors on Tuesday aggressively questioned two former Senate aides who helped draft ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party

Secretary Describes a Scolding From Bruno

ALBANY — After 25 years as secretary to Joseph L. Bruno, the former Senate president and one of New York’s most powerful politicians, Patricia M. Stackrow finds herself testifying against her old boss who is accused of improperly mixing his political ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  17 Nov 2009

Ex-Secretary Describes How Senator’s Jobs Intertwined

ALBANY For nearly a quarter of a century, Patricia M. Stackrow was the self-described “gatekeeper” to Joseph L. Bruno, one of New York’s most powerful elected officials: She controlled his schedule, arranged his meetings and drafted his official ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  16 Nov 2009

Mistrial Request Rejected in Ex-State Senator’s Trial

ALBANY Lawyers for Joseph L. Bruno requested a mistrial on Friday, a day after the judge presiding over Mr. Bruno’s corruption trial scolded the former State Senate leader for appearing to criticize one of the judge’s rulings. The judge, Gary L. Sharpe ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: New York Power Authority,  Tony Robbins

Reporter’s Notebook: In Bruno Case, Peek Into Cozy Booth and Seat of Power

ALBANY For decades, Jack’s Oyster House has been a favored haunt of the capital’s political elite, serving up healthy portions of gossip and deal-making along with its signature dish, sautéed calf’s liver. Jack's Oyster House, near the State Capitol ...

From NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, The New York Times,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  State Street

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