News to King

Pete King still contends that his son has never lobbied despite his inclusion in the state commission’s lobbying register as an “additional lobbyist” for Al D’Amato’s Park Strategies.

“I told you the other day he’s not a lobbyist, I still say he has never lobbied,” King just told me. “He had no idea he Read More

Homeland Security Starts at Home

Homeland security apparently runs in Congressman Peter King’s family.

King’s son, Sean, started working at former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato’s Park Strategies lobbying firm in February. The firm represents several clients with multi-billion dollar Homeland Security contracts, such as General Atomics and Lockheed Martin. They have also made campaign contributions to Congressman King. Read More

Advice From Alfonse: Shame Is Overrated

The renaissance of Alfonse D’Amato should inspire every politician who senses the approach of the last hurrah. Unlike his pal Ed Koch, who spent years honing the razor repartee and comic timing of a Vegas headliner, Mr. D’Amato never seemed likely to achieve postpolitical celebrity. His voice was too shrill, his style too suburban, his Read More