Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The bigger their mouths, the harder they fall

From the Daily News:

Queens City Councilman Dan Halloran was out of his district but in his element as he laid out the political facts of life for the man sitting across from him at a Manhattan restaurant.

“You can’t do anything without f-----g money,” the blustery Republican said.

“That’s politics, that’s politics, it’s all about how much,” Halloran said. “Not about whether or will, it’s about how much, and that’s our politicians in New York, they’re all like that, all like that.”

What Halloran didn’t know on Sept. 7, 2012 was that the man he was confiding in was working for the feds — and apparently wearing a wire.

Halloran’s ignorance was clear as he dove into a Devil’s bargain with a confidential witness dangling campaign cash for a congressional bid, court papers revealed.

Halloran emerged from the meeting $7,500 richer, the papers state.

“Money is what greases the wheels — good, bad, or indifferent,” Halloran said.

Twenty days later, it was Halloran’s turn to make good on his promises. And this time an undercover FBI agent posing as a rich real estate developer was in on the Sept. 27, 2012 meeting at a Manhattan hotel.

The G-man came bearing $6,500 in checks for Halloran — and the cooperating witness came with a request for $20,000 from the City Council’s discretionary fund.

“Absolutely, that’s easy, that’s not even an issue, not even an issue,” a clueless Halloran said. “In fact ... I might even be able to get you more.”

Halloran said he could “call in some favors” with other members of the council.


From The Politicker:

“These allegations represent a reprehensible abuse of the public’s trust,” Council Speaker Christine Quinn said in a statement earlier this afternooon. “If true, then the full weight of the legal system should be brought to bear on all parties implicated. The matter will be immediately referred to the Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee.”

Jamie McShane, a spokesman for Council Speaker Christine Quinn, confirmed that the City Council rules committee, as well as council members, will vote to strip Mr. Halloran of his numerous committee assignments. Mr. Halloran will also no longer be able to making funding allocation decisions for his district, which will instead be made by Ms. Quinn’s office in consultation with the Queens Delegation Chair, Councilman Leroy Comrie.

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jamie McShane, a spokesman for Council Speaker Christine Quinn, confirmed that the City Council rules committee, as well as council members, will vote to strip Mr. Halloran of his numerous committee assignments. Mr. Halloran will also no longer be able to making funding allocation decisions for his district, which will instead be made by Ms. Quinn’s office in consultation with the Queens Delegation Chair, Councilman Leroy Comrie.
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I'm no fan
of Doofy Dan...but whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? Just sayin'...

Anonymous said...

there goes the $$$$ for our neighborhood's new median curbs on 42nd avenue /F.L.Blvd. to Clearview Expy. Auburndale/Bayside

Anonymous said...

Didn't he have some kind of brain operation last year?

Anonymous said...

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer "Present" or "Not guilty."
Theodore Roosevelt

Anonymous said...

May I leave now? I have some favors to carry out.

Anonymous said...

That's all well and nice of speaker Quinn...to respond so quickly and emphatically...and with imperious "outrage"...concerning Councilman Halloran's criminal activities.

'WHO IS GOING TO CONTINUE INVESTIGATING MS. QUINN...QUEEN OF THE SLUSH FUND?

She's been as vindictive as a love spurned bitch, should anyone disagree with any of her positions
on issues.

The mighty Quinn holds power over the heads of her fellow law makers...using it as a black mail tool.
"I'll cut your discretionary funds if you don't kiss my ass".

In my opinion, most politicians are far worse than child molesters.

Quinn & Halloran resemble two typical old time, 19th century, ward healing Irish politicians...together in a single pea pod. They'e both full of blarney, bluster and blather. Neither would hesitate to use bully tactics to better their positions..


It's time that NYC had a good enema, to clean out the alimentary canal of the city council.

The Flushing Phantom said...

Enjoy your trip downwards, Councilman Halloran.

Jerry Rotondi said...

Fine job, FBI--but please don't stop now.

There are many more political termites, undermining
New York City, who are still hiding in the floorboards of government.

Look below the water line.
There's a very big iceberg below.

Take a bit of advice
from an observant non-professional--
NYC's community boards are potential hotbeds of corruption. They all need to be scoped very carefully.

Anonymous said...

Councilman Halloran...small dick...big mouth!

Wait until the feds get into Dan's association with alleged mafioso restaurant (White House) owner Joey Franco!

The trail leads to the Gambino crime family!

Anonymous said...

Whoa...talk about political pork.
Dan is the king of the pig people...beer belly and all!

Anonymous said...

I'll bet that some of Halloran's northeast Queens family members are highly embarrassed over Dan's arrest.

Anonymous said...

There's a TV mini series in this unfolding saga.


Bubba said...

M-m-m-m-m...
I like 'em soft, rolly-polly, and blonde.
Can't wait to warm his sweet ass up in Sing Sing.

Anonymous said...

Let the FBI unravel the corruption in Community Boards while they are at it. Surely there are connections...

Anonymous said...

Of course there are connections at the community boards. Many are a crooked as a winding country road. i.e. CB#7.

Chuck Apelian needs to be questioned about his close association with the Vallone family...who, in turn, have a very close connection to Dan Halloran.

Surely those dots are easy enough to connect!

The Flushing Phantom said...

Keep on checking Queens Crap for hot tips,
you valiant FBI heros.

We know the community, inside and out!
We're always glad to help law enforcement unearth corruption within it .

Anonymous said...

Anyone in the City Council must be considered tainted by corruption....especially those in Queens.

Queens Crapper said...

This just in: the Vallones are staying out of trouble in Florida.

georgetheatheist said...

This just in: the Vallones are staying out of trouble in Florida.
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Fun in the sun. (But get your umbrellas, while he pisses on Astoria.)

Anonymous said...

Smith has Shargel; Halloran has Ring and Tabone has Palmieri.

Isn't Palmieri Halloran's former Partner?

Anonymous said...

93 likes and counting.

Watching Vallone's Facebook activity is only something for the strong of stomach.

Anonymous said...

Yep, it's a good thing Bloomberg is on the way out, right Crappy? Now we can go back to being fleeced by these crooks for next 50 years. Ahh, the bad old days. welcome back, Mr. Kotter!

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Anonymous said...

Bubba said:
"I like 'em soft, rolly-polly, and blonde."


I think when Dan becomes his cellmate, Bubba will find out once and for all if Dan is a natural blonde or not. "Let me hear you squeal like a Theod..."

Anonymous said...

Tabone introduced Ognibene to Lattanzio and Seminario to Rosen.

Anonymous said...

But there's no problem with the way Quinn, Vallone and Bloomberg hijacked a third term in October 2008. Be real, our two parties are garbage from beginning to end.

Anonymous said...

One has to wonder about the political motivation behind this.

When the feds go after the mob, or drug gangs, they keep a tight lip until they have all their indictments. You don't go busting two guys and essentially scream heads up to the rest of the scumbags. I'm sure the rest will be extra careful about their corruption for a while.

Anonymous said...

there is only one truly honest man in queens politics and that man is elio forcina. yeah... he got his ass kicked the last time he ran but at least he's honest and gayer than broadway. thats how i like my elected officials. PLEASE RUN FOR OFFICE ELIO. QUEENS NEEDS YOU.

Anonymous said...

hahahahahaha

Anonymous said...

This will never end as every sizable commercial transaction that happens in the this city requires some involvement by elected officials to move it through their system.

The root cause is that local government restricts commerce and for the right price can make those restrictions go away. This is the perpetual fuel for graft.

I connect this to the on-going fiascos of FMCP and Willets Point, let the parks stay parks, and don't get in the middle of every real estate deal between private parties.

Anonymous said...

Blustering , blathering, bully mouthed Dan...
shit...and I voted for him? Shame on me!

Never again! Even that shady Korean stooge of crooked Congressman Ackerman, Kevin Kim, would have been a better choice.

Anonymous said...

Yea, and we would have had FREE kin-chee and rotten cabbage in every home if KK won!!! Darn, I wish he would rent another room, establish residency and then WHOP the crackpot DH.

Anonymous said...

if one reads other media reports, it appears that some of the blitz reporting is muddled.give truth some time to reach the public.

ie."witness who wore wire in state senator malcom smith bribery case is $126 million in debt". to who: Citigroup??? see: NY Daily news 4/3/2013.

was" CW" MOSES MARK STERN, A hasidic NYS bundler for politicians.who paid a high nys official $103,000?

google: Moses Mark Stern......there is much background on his previous activity.see:forbes.com

how did he ensnare two Queens g.o.p. SCHMUCKS ?

Anonymous said...

Never again! Even that shady Korean stooge of crooked Congressman Ackerman, Kevin Kim, would have been a better choice.
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W-e-l-l-l-l-l-l-l. I wouldn't go that far. That's the problem. We have no viable choice.

Anonymous said...

"I like 'em soft, rolly-polly, and blonde." - - - - best quote ever

Anonymous said...

PLEASE RUN FOR OFFICE ELIO. QUEENS NEEDS YOU. the rest of these guys are hacks.

NYC Teacher said...

No more Republicans PLEASE.

Paul Graziano For City Council. The only decent choice.

Anonymous said...

It's kimchi..you ignorant butt plug!
Republican lick asses don't even know how to spell.

No matter...the GOP (goofy old party) is kaput in Queens.

They ain't doing so well nationally either...nor will they until they change their tune...by their own admission.

Ask Chrissy what she thinks of Dan.

Anonymous said...

Agreed!

The only choice is Graziano for city council!
Him, we can trust.

Vallone will not hesitate slip a blade between your ribs.

Anonymous said...

True dat!
Don Paulo Vallone comes from an old family of political mobsters.

Witness how they ruined Astoria.
Do you want the Astoria-ization of northeast Queens?

Anonymous said...

While Paul Vallone gets indicted soon because of his connections with Halloran and Smith, Paul Graziano ( the other Italian ) in the race will surely win.

A man of honesty and integrity!

Go Graziano!


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