Floyd Flake
Bill Thompson in a Bloomberg-free market
Among the campaign assets that former comptroller Bill Thompson didn't have four years ago, when he narrowly lost to Michael Bloomberg, is the support of Rev. Floyd Flake, the pastor of the largest church in Queens. More
Cuomo launches a Moreland Commission, finally moving to take charge of the utilities issue
After two weeks of criticizing the power companies' performance after Hurricane Sandy, Governor Andrew Cuomo has created a Moreland Commission charged with investigating every utility company in New York State. More
Supporter of Shirley Huntley received $75,000 for his non-profit
Norris has been defending Huntley, including adding his name to a list of clergy supporting her re-election, which Huntley's campaign released after her Democratic primary opponent, Councilman James Sanders, was endorsed by Rev. Floyd Flake, a former congressman and hugely influential figure in southeast Queens politics.
Norris though, is also a beneficiary of Huntley's work in the Senate.
According to a search of state data on SunlightNY.com, Norris' organization, Clergy United for Community Empowerment, Inc. received $75,000 in appropriations from Fiscal Year 2007 through Fiscal Year 2010, at the request of Huntley.
