Boyland busted again!

From NY1:

It was a familiar walk out of the courthouse for William Boyland Jr. Tuesday, but it was a victorious march last time.

In a twist, it was Boyland fighting those old charges that allegedly led to some of the new ones, which can land him in prison for 30 years.

Federal prosecutors allege that Boyland proposed some real estate opportunities to a pair of would-be developers when he was short on legal funds last April.

He offered up a lucrative deal in an Atlantic City hotel, allegedly for the right price. Unbeknownst to Boyland, the developers were agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and they were recording it all.

The Daily News has a better account. What a stooge!

Assemblyman under fire for tweeding

From NBC:

A Queens lawmaker has been organizing out-of-state gambling trips for hundreds of seniors citizens, which has raised eyebrows among good government groups because the trips are funded by corporate donations.

State Assemblyman William Scarborough (D-Jamaica) solicited about $4,000 in donations for his latest trip in August. The money came from Consolidated Edison, Regal Recycling, Health First, and the Amalgamated Transit Union.

The money paid for round-trip, chartered buses and lunch for the elderly Queens residents.

Nonprofits that monitor government ethics have criticized the concept, concluding it looks more like a self-promotional campaign event rather than a community service for seniors.

Remember back in September when I highlighted this very issue.

Tweeding 101: Funding trips to Atlantic City!

From the Times Ledger:

The first event for the week will be a Sept. 10 health fair at York College hosted by the nonprofit community activist group Greater Queens Chapter of the Links. Seniors who attend the free fair can take part in blood, HIV, prostate, cholesterol and other screenings, according to the Links.

That same day City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Jamaica) and state Assemblywoman Vivian Cook (D-Jamaica) will be having their annual Banner Day and Gospel Fest at Baisley Pond Park.

“Every day should be senior day,” Cook said.

On Sept. 12, Smith and Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) will be having two separate luncheons for senior citizens. On Sept. 14, Meeks will host an afternoon at the movies at the Jamaica Multiplex Theatre on Jamaica Avenue at noon.

The next day, Councilman James Gennaro (D-Fresh Meadows) will be holding an informational fair and Assemblywoman Michelle Titus (D-Far Rockaway) will be holding a Zumba Fitness exercise class.

Her fellow Assembly member, William Scarborough (D-St. Albans), will be offering elders a treat with a trip to Atlantic City that day, too.