Legislators insist there is no connection between their acceptance of these donations and any actions they might take to support the charities’ interests. The charities say they are supporting legislators who do good work, without regard to any assistance they may have provided.
“He’s been a friend for years,” said Michael Crinnin, the executive director of AIDS Community Resources in Syracuse, of Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli, to whom Mr. Crinnin’s group gave $250. “He’s really good on health issues and AIDS issues.”
Charities Give to State Campaigns, Despite Law
Legislators insist there is no connection between their acceptance of these donations and any actions they might take to support the charities’ interests. The charities say they are supporting legislators who do good work, without regard to any assistance they may have provided.
“He’s been a friend for years,” said Michael Crinnin, the executive director of AIDS Community Resources in Syracuse, of Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli, to whom Mr. Crinnin’s group gave $250. “He’s really good on health issues and AIDS issues.”