By The Editors 2/21/12 7:35pm

opinion

Grimm Tidings

Staten Island’s Michael Grimm emerged from obscurity two years ago to win a seat in Congress based in part on his compelling personal narrative. Mr. Grimm is a former Marine and a onetime FBI agent. At a time of national anxiety over global terrorism, he was able to address security issues based on his experience and expertise.

But Mr. Grimm’s clean-cut persona has taken a hit in recent weeks amid reports of fund-raising irregularities that should attract the attention of his onetime colleagues in law enforcement. The allegations, it should be noted, concern not just his campaign’s actions, but Mr. Grimm’s personal contacts, fund-raising methods and slippery business practices. Read More

By Azi Paybarah 4/29/11 5:05pm

Meet the Public

RSVP needed for Grimm’s Town Hall

A woman who was not permitted to enter Rep. Grimm’s town hall meeting on Staten Island last night said organizers told her the reason was because she “hadn’t been screened, for security” and “were invoking images of [Rep. Gabby] Giffords, the woman that was shot, and 9/11.”

The woman, Terry McLeod, made the allegations Read More