Posted on 04/13/2026 3:55:42 AM PDT by Libloather
Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul in connection to charges against leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit accused of stealing more than $1 million.
The councilmember and the aide are sisters.
Feds probing Farah and Debbie Louis
City Council member Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis, who serves as the governor's assistant secretary of New York City governmental affairs, have not been charged, but prosecutors are also looking into whether they accepted bribes related to the alleged scheme.
Sources told CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer that Debbie Louis was placed on leave last week after the governor learned of the corruption investigation.
In response to the investigation into Farah Louis, a City Council spokesperson said, "The council takes any potential misconduct extremely seriously. New Yorkers deserve confidence in their government. It is essential that the federal investigation proceed fairly and expeditiously to bring this matter to a resolution."
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Big story. More info -
What to know about the Farah and Debbie Louis bribery probe
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/what-know-about-farah-louis-sister-bribery-probe
Council Member Farah Louis, sister make first public appearance since federal investigation revealed
NYC councilwoman’s house raided over corruption scandal linked to migrant shelters
Somehow, I knew - despite the "Anglo"-sounding names.
One of the sistahs is a gen-u-wine ghettopotamus.
Regards,
I hope Albany is excreting bricks...
Everyone seems to wet their beak
Seems to be a Dem disease
Related??
Strange happenings in Buffalo
https://www.btpm.org/local/2026-03-26/peoples-stokes-seeks-more-answers-from-mayor-ryan-about-proposed-25-property-tax-levy
New Progressive/Working Families Party Mayor Sean Ryan announces a 25% property tax increase
State assembly leader replies “I’m gonna get to the bottom of this, find savings. My constituents cannot afford the increase”
Today
https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/erie-county-dems-nominate-halton-pope-for-assembly-vacancy
Goodbye Crystal, enjoy your retirement.
I do not see fresh reporting on the Buffalo spending crisis
Buffalo needs to raise taxes. How else can they support the influx of Muslims and their welfare scans?
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