two of Albany state 's most powerful politicians arrested on graft charges . the New York Daily News editorial board Speaker grace allegedly received $ 500,000 M in bribes and kickbacks . Silver : `` I am confident ... New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested Thursday on charges that he used his position as one of the state 's most-powerful politicians to amass millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks , federal prosecutors said . I will be vindicated ''
two of Albany state 's most powerful politicians arrested on graft charges . the New York Daily News editorial board Speaker grace allegedly received $ 500,000 M in bribes and kickbacks . Silver : `` I am confident ... I will be vindicated ''