Acquaintances say that the governor, who is accused of misleading investigators about getting free World Series tickets, tends to fudge the facts.

Gov. David A. Paterson’s legacy rests largely in the hands of the Albany County district attorney P. David Soares.

The investigation into the governor is not the first high-profile perjury case handled by the Albany County district attorney.

After years ignoring spiritual leaders’ sexual liaisons, American Buddhists are now re-examining to handle such improprieties.

Mayor Anthony R. Suarez of Ridgefield, N.J., is facing a corruption trial in the fall.

Testimony before a state ethics commission indicated that the governor believed that he was entitled to attend the World Series at no cost.

The attorney general cannot unilaterally investigate other officials for breaking campaign finance rules, violating ethics laws or even taking bribes.

Congressman Charles B. Rangel, fresh off his celebratory birthday party, delivered a blistering attack on the news media for its coverage of his ethics scandal.

After weeks of controversy, Representative Charles B. Rangel’s birthday fund-raiser was a potent display of support for the beleaguered lawmaker, who faces a slew of ethics charges.

After weeks of controversy, Representative Charles B. Rangel’s birthday fund-raiser was a potent display of support for the beleaguered lawmaker, who faces a slew of ethics charges.