Grace Meng 'shocked' and 'saddened' by father Jimmy's arrest
Briefing: Jimmy Meng. English.peopledaily.com
5:28 pm Jul. 24, 2012
Albany
A replay of Danny Hakim and Josh Vlasto’s disagreement about the Times Union story, over Twitter. [Knickledger]
Today’s Meme: Vlasto explains why the Cuomo administration was trying to keep private the Troopergate document the Times-Union published today. [Twitter]
Cuomo's former aide Ellen Biden, now at JCOPE, probably can't or won't investigate this. [David Grandeau]
As Cuomo takes some criticism for not doing to more to help Con Ed workers, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman told organized labor groups upstate how vital they are. [David Freedlander]
NY-06
Former Assemblyman Jimmy Meng was arrested for accepting $80,000 in a fruit basket from an undercover witness who said he wanted Meng’s help in fixing a criminal tax case. [John Marzulli]
Meng’s daughter, Assemblywoman Grace Meng: "I am shocked and deeply saddened by these allegations. Prior to this afternoon’s reports, I had no knowledge of my father’s actions or the investigation. I am independent of my father – always have been, always will be. Until more facts emerge and we have a better understanding of the situation, the only thing further I’ll say is that I urge my father to fully cooperate with all authorities.”
Jimmy Meng reportedly told a witness he could pay off employees at the district attorney’s office for $20,00 a piece. [NBC New York]
“Give it to me and I will give it to them” Jimmy Meng reportedly said. [James King]
Flashback: Jimmy Meng was dogged by allegations of voter fraud after his first successful run for Assembly. [nysun.com]
SD-21
Elle Woods probably wouldn’t approve of Mindy Meyer’s policy platform. [Elpseth Reeve]
Rudy Giuliani is one of her idols, an international news wire agency notes. [UPI]
Meyer may only appear on the Conservative line. [Colin Campbell]
A local TV station picks up the story. [CBS News]
Heeb magazine is unimpressed. [Mark Dommu]
SD-22
Republican incumbent Marty Golden’s dare to Democrats did not go unnoticed. [Brian Hedden]
