The Politics of Corruption: Frederick Ippolito

Posted on September 20, 2019September 30, 2019 by cmusarra

By John Doe john.doe@newsday.com @johndoe Published: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017

Ex-Oyster Bay Town Commissioner Frederick Ippolito

Federal charges: Attempt to evade or defeat tax (federal)

State charges: Money laundering; defrauding the government; official misconduct; bribe receiving; receiving reward for official misconduct; theft of services.

Frederick Ippolito, an Oyster Bay town official, pleaded guilty in January 2016 to a federal tax evasion charge in connection with $2 million in outside consulting fees he received while working as the town’s planning and development commissioner. He resigned two days after his plea. He was sentenced in September 2016 to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay $550,000 in restitution. Ippolito died in prison in June 2017. On Dec. 12, 2017, a federal appellate court vacated the conviction because he died while appealing his conviction. In June 2017, Ippolito was charged by Nassau County prosecutors; a judge ended that case in September 2017.

The latest on the Ippolito case

Dec. 12, 2017: Appeals court vacates Frederick Ippolito conviction, citing death Nov. 28, 2017: Oyster Bay Town seeks buyer for property in alleged bribery scheme Sept. 27, 2017: Judge abates corruption charges against the late Fred Ippolito Sept. 2, 2017: Oyster Bay ex-commissioner still influenced town, affidavit says July 12, 2017: Oyster Bay announces changes after corruption indictments July 6, 2017: Nassau to stop awarding contracts to indicted Old Bethpage firm July 1, 2017: Brown: Nassau district attorney steps into corruption fight June 29, 2017: Editorial: Public’s trust betrayed in Oyster Bay June 29, 2017: Ex-Oyster Bay supervisor Venditto, others charged with corruption June 29, 2017: Oyster Bay corruption indictments add to federal tax case June 27, 2017: Sources: Several indicted in Oyster Bay corruption probe June 5, 2017: Frederick Ippolito, ex-Oyster Bay official, dies, attorney says April 30, 2017: GOP bill would ban public corruption felons from county office March 6, 2017: Brown: The horse often escapes the ethics barn on LI Feb 22, 2017: Nassau DA wiretapped 3 former Oyster Bay officials, sources say Feb. 10, 2017: Nassau grand jury probing Oyster Bay corruption, sources say Jan. 4, 2017: Town of Oyster Bay faces a rough road to honest government Nov. 18, 2016: Ippolito reports to federal prison, official says Nov. 15, 2016: Ippolito ordered to prison after panel’s bail bid denial Nov. 8, 2016: Appeals panel suspends start of prison term for Ippolito Oct. 27, 2016: Ippolito prison sentence delayed by appeals judge Sept. 29, 2016: Ippolito reports to federal prison, official says Sept. 29, 2016: Frederick Ippolito, ex-Oyster Bay commish, sentenced to 27 months Sept. 29, 2016: Brown: Federal judge reveals what Oyster Bay officials haven’t Aug. 14, 2016: Oyster Bay’s Ippolito got $2M from developer, documents show July 11, 2016: Judge orders Oyster Bay to release documents to Newsday April 19, 2016: Oyster Bay has no plans to replace Frederick Ippolito January 28, 2016: Frederick Ippolito vacated post, Nassau DA Madeline Singas says Jan. 27, 2016: Brown: Why is Ippolito still on Oyster Bay payroll? Jan. 26, 2016: Oyster Bay’s Frederick Ippolito pleads guilty to tax evasion Aug. 9, 2015: Prominent restaurateur and government contractor arranged, paid for trips for Nassau Exec Edward Mangano, other officials, investigation finds Oct. 30, 2015: Newsday reporter seeking Oyster Bay public records escorted out by cop Aug. 25, 2015: Editorial: Oyster Bay leaders strain public trust July 14, 2015: Frederick Ippolito named in $146,130 warrant for back taxes May 18, 2015: Frederick Ippolito, Oyster Bay official facing tax evasion charges, returns to work April 29, 2015: Oyster Bay ethics board to investigate complaint against Frederick Ippolito April 18, 2015: Firm, big political donor, got $100M in work April 10, 2015: Frederick Ippolito takes indefinite leave from town post March 24, 2015: Oyster Bay residents call for town action on indicted commissioner March 23, 2015: Brown: Frederick Ippolito tax-evasion case raises conflict of interest questions March 20, 2015: Oyster Bay Commissioner Frederick Ippolito indicted on income tax evasion charges March 9, 2014: Oyster Bay denies allegations made in suit over restaurant

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Sept 12 Democratic debate: Point readers rate the candidates

Posted on September 4, 2019September 12, 2019 by Kai Teoh

Democratic debate watch: Live rating of the candidates

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Sept. 12 Democratic debate: Editorial Board and Point readers pick winner

Posted on September 4, 2019October 21, 2019 by Kai Teoh

Sept. 12 Democratic debate: Editorial Board and Point readers pick winner

The 2020 Democratic presidential primary season continues this week – with another round of debates.

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That’s a wrap on this week’s Democratic Debate, the third one of the 2020 campaign. Thanks for following us tonight.

The Editorial Board selected Elizabeth Warren as the winner tonight and Pete Buttigieg as the runner-up. Point readers picked Elizabeth Warren as well and picked Joe Biden as the runner-up. Here are key takeaways from Wednesday’s debate from members of Newsday’s Editorial Board:

Mark Chiusano: There were few game-changing moments, with the candidates carefully sticking to their lanes. An exception: Julian Castro’s full-frontal attack on Joe Biden, a Swalwell-moment which may have angered more people than it impressed.

Rita Ciolli: Joe Biden not dethroned; Elizabeth Warren remains strong, Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg very solid. But Dems still fussing over policy differences, not drawing sharp ideological contrasts with Donald Trump.

Michael Dobie: Elizabeth Warren was polished and passionate, Pete Buttigieg was smooth and inspirational in closing, and Joe Biden was the roller derby guy who keeps getting hit but is still skating at the end.

Matt Davies: All the candidates have noticeably sharpened and honed their messages and presentation, with the surprising and notable exception perhaps of Joe Biden. Dems seem to now be facing an epic primary struggle between the issue of “electability” vs. “best candidate.”

Lane Filler: Long before the first caucus or primary it’s becoming clear that Elizabeth Warren is the Democrats’ strongest candidate, and moderating her stances on outlawing private health insurance and imposing massive tax increases is their best shot at victory.

Randi F. Marshall: Several candidates, including Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and Beto O’Rourke had key breakout moments, and even with some stumbles, Joe Biden held his own. In the end, tonight’s debate is unlikely to change anything in the big picture of this Democratic field.

Eli Reyes: Julian Castro’s apparent attack on Joe Biden’s age will hurt him. The age factor is worth debating, but does not deserve to be mocked.

Lawrence Striegel: No clear winner in my view – but Andrew Yang, Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg helped their causes; Joe Biden and others held even; Kamala Harris, not so much.

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