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How can we set up a forum where people can be civil? Would you be willing to post under your real name? Why or why not?

A few years ago, I wrote a letter to City Hall on business. Hey, think I get paid for doing this? In sending the letter, I made a mistake. I accidentally included my private office phone number instead of the one I give out publicly. You’re probably saying, “Yawn, who cares?” But, you see, there’s more to the story. Today, I was at work. I checked my phone messages and guess what? Lenny Ricchiuti was on my private phone number telling me all this garbage about Carolyn McLaughlin. Yes, it was another negative robocall.

Why might this be newsworthy?

Lenny Ricchiuti has been very busy telling everyone how independent he is. How unconnected he is from Jerry Jennings and the corrupt city machine. Guess what? Lenny Ricchiuti has Jerry’s phone list.

Again. Ricchiuti has Jennings’ phone list. With my private number on it. It’s a unique phone list.

Lenny Ricchiuti? Not as independent as he claims. A Jennings guy. If you want to see the machine and corruption linger on for thirty more years, he’s your man.

For the people he has deceived, I feel badly.

One is certainly left wondering about the “Crime is Down” lie by Jerry Jennings.

Another shooting in Albany leaves 1 dead — Page 1 — Times Union – Albany NY:1440:.

An article in the Times Union confirms a story that, sadly, has been floating around Albany for some time. The story is that Lenny Ricchiuti, well-known in PAL circles, was accused of sexual harassment a while ago. The article tells the story. Lenny Ricchiuti is running for president of the Albany Common Council.

Ex-Police Athletic League employee says director made suggestive remarks

We are hoping the story about the missing P.A.L. money is not true as well.