"Today's charges demonstrate, once again, that a show-me-the-money culture seems to pervade every level of New York government, " Mr. Bharara said.

WSJ: New York State Senator, Councilman Arrested in FBI Probe

"Today's charges demonstrate, once again, that a show-me-the-money culture seems to pervade every level of New York government, " Mr. Bharara said in a statement.

WSJ: New York State Senator, Councilman Arrested in FBI Probe

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