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Microscope archive

Vito under the Microscope

March, 2011

Revealed! Vito’s $64,000 pension

Vito under the Microscope: The $64,000 question — “What is Assemblyman Vito Lopez’s annual state pension” — now has a $64,000 answer. Comments (8).

In senior center fight, a loss of Vito power?

Vito under the Microscope: Three senior centers linked to scandal-plagued Assemblyman Vito Lopez are among those targeted for closure by the city, a sign to some City Hall insiders that the Brooklyn Democrat’s legendary influence is on the wane. Comments (2).

February, 2011

Andy disses Vito! Cuomo’s new Housing czar is no fan of Lopez

Vito under the Microscope: Gov. Cuomo slapped Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Vito Lopez, picking a longtime rival of the powerful Assemblyman to run the state’s housing agency. Comments (8).

January, 2011

The freshman! Back from retirement, Vito Lopez is born again

Vito under the Microscope: Assemblyman Vito Lopez is back from his “retirement” with the legislation-writing energy of lawmakers half his age! Comments (11).

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