Although the New York Times first raised serious allegations that Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm received illegal campaign contributions, it’s been the Staten Island Advance that has owned the story since, covering it nearly every day.

Since initially reporting the story on January 28th, the Advance has run stories on: local Republican reactions to the story, legal analysis of Mr. Grimm’s “uncertain future,” a Democrat calling for a federal investigation, Mr. Grimm’s denial of these allegations, and more. The paper also sent a reporter to Washington D.C. “to track him down.” Read More