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State Assembly District 38

Incumbent: Vacant

Former assemblyman Anthony Seminerio has resigned after being indicted for influence-peddling. It is not yet certain how the seat will be filled.

Communities: Glendale, Woodhaven.

December, 2009

Bruno conviction parallels Seminerio’s scheme

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Assembly District 38: Former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R-Saratoga Springs) was found guilty Monday of two federal corruption charges stemming from his relationship with an Albany businessman. Comment.

October, 2009

Pre-sentencing begins in case of Seminerio

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Assembly District 38: A close associate of former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio testified before a federal judge Tuesday that the corrupt Richmond Hill politician used her organization to bilk funds from other groups and ruined not only their friendship but her business when he did not get his way. Comment.

Queens leaders push MTA for green renovation

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Assembly District 38: As the MTA puts together its next five-year capital plan, elected officials in Ridgewood are calling on the agency to let them turn a neglected piece of property into green space. Comment.

September, 2009

Miller wins special election for Seminerio seat

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Assembly District 38: Community Board 5 member Mike Miller will fill the shoes of disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio after handily beating Republican opponent Donna Marie Caltabiano in a special election Tuesday. Comment.

Miller, Caltabiano to face off for Seminerio seat

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Assembly District 38: The field of candidates has been narrowed to two in the race to replace disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio after Gov. David Paterson announced the seat would be filled by a special election. Comment.

August, 2009

Judge won’t block special election

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Assembly District 38: The special election to replace disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio is still on after a federal judge rejected Democratic candidate Farouk Samaroo’s bid for an injunction last week, effectively barring Samaroo and two other Democratic challengers from the ballot Comment.

Guv denies pressure to nix special election

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Assembly District 38: Gov. David Paterson’s office and state Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-St. Albans) denied a report that the governor’s decision last week to recall a proclamation that set up a special election to fill disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio’s seat was made after he faced pressure from Smith and two other influential Democrats. Comment.

Queens Dems tap Miller for Assembly in special election redux

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Assembly District 38: After a false start, a special election to replace disgraced former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio (D-Richmond Hill) is back on, and the Queens Democratic Party was quick to announce its pick to run on the party’s line. Comments (1).

Seminerio’s hustling killed Parkway: Suit

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Assembly District 38: New Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills and its former chief executive officer, Robert Aquino, have filed a lawsuit against New York state that alleges the medical center was forced to close down after it did not pay bribes to former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio, a Democrat from Richmond Hill. Comment.

Guv backtracks on special election

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Assembly District 38: Whoopsy. Hours after announcing a special election to fill disgraced former Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio’s (D-Richmond Hill) seat, Gov. David Paterson reversed himself, saying “no final decision has been made.” Comments (1).

Paterson calls special election for Seminerio’s seat

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Assembly District 38: Gov. David Paterson called a special election Friday to fill disgraced former Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio’s (D-Richmond Hill) for Sept. 15, the same day the city will be holding primary elections. Comment.

July, 2009

Paterson to call special election to fill Seminerio seat

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Assembly District 38: Gov. David Paterson intends to call a special election to fill the seat vacated by former state Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio, according to an e-mail written by the lawyer for the city Board of Elections. Comment.
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