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March 21, 2011

A Senator’s Shadow Family

On the mysterious relationship between a major New York State power broker and a Brooklyn family. “The Turanos are variously described by friends, neighbors and colleagues as the senator’s social acquaintances, lovers or surrogate relatives.”

Alison Leigh Cowan, Ashley Parker, Michael Barbaro New York Times Mar 2010 Permalink