Bernie Madoff victims get final $131M payout from compensation fund, bringing total to a whopping $4.3B: feds

Victims of notorious pyramid schemer Bernie Madoff have received their final payments, with total payments from the compensation fund exceeding $4.3 billion, the Federal Reserve announced Monday. The Madoff Victims Fund has begun distributing its 10th and final payment of $131.4 million to more than 23,000 victims around the world, according to the Manhattan U.S. […]
NYC lobbyists hit $131M jackpot as they push for casinos, pro soccer field

New York lobbyists are hitting the jackpot as they push to open casinos in the Big Apple, raking in big bucks while trying to win over Mayor Eric Adams and city council members. new city report reveal. Compensation for lobbyists jumped 8% last year, rising from $121.15 million to $130.96 million in 2022, according to […]