Earlier this year when the General Assembly was debating law enforcement reforms, police licensure was a hot topic. ..…

Democrat Sheldon Silver, the speaker of New York State Assembly, was found guilty on counts of fraud, extortion and money laundering in federal court on Monday, according to New York Times... ..…

The high court decision relied in part on its interpretation of the General Assembly’s intent. . ..…

Former New York Assembly Sheldon Silver, 's most powerful political figures, was convicted of corruption charges on Monday, capping five-week trial that once again put spotlight on Albany's toxic culture. ..…