Ex-Queens Assemblyman Dirtier Than Thought!

Former Queens Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio, who resigned after being indicted on fraud charges for basically selling his influence for $1 million, actually racked in $2 million in bribes! Seminerio's trial is taking place, and audio of his bragging to informants was played. For instance, he'd steer state money to the Long Island Rail Road in exchange for jobs for friends: "Anytime that I would, ah, give them a $250,000 contribution or $500,000 for repair of the railroad, I need two jobs. Even if I didn't have anybody, then I find two people and get them jobs.

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By Jen Chung in News on October 22, 2009 10:35 AM

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jaycjay

The "audio of his bragging" is an empty link.

pinball29

This is right out of the Sopranos. As long as morons keep electing the 'Tony Seminerios' to office, it should never come as a shock when they are exposed as stealing, bribing, extorting, corrupt scumbags.

This is but the tip of the iceberg for the sewer that is Queens politics. Anyone on the LIRR being indicted? If not, why not?