Intro:Gary Melius’ rise through Long Island’s cozy political system
Video:Our team explores how Melius' network operated
Chapter 1:One man's rise shines light on LI's corrosive system
Chapter 2:Deals, cop contracts: Learning from the masters
Chapter 3:Casino flop: Struggling outside LI’s cozy network
Chapter 4:The rise of Oheka Castle
Chapter 5:A multimillion-dollar taxpayer bailout
Chapter 6:A politically motivated arrest on a public bus
Chapter 7:With new players, will LI’s entrenched system survive?
PATHWAY TO POWER
Here, Newsday outlines the story of Long Island’s political power structure and one man’s navigation through that system, Gary Melius. Read how this story unfolds in seven chapters.
By Newsday Staff