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City Hall: Formative Experiences - Eric Dinallo, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney
August 27, 2010
Through interviews and research in New York, London and Hong Kong to meet with the defrauded people, Dinallo helped build an investigation over the next year and a half that produced a 3/4-inch thick, 174-count indictment of the company and 13 of its employees for cheating investors, filing false reports with regulators and promoting bad stocks.
Everyone pled guilty except for the chief financial officer, John McAndris, who was ultimately sentenced to five to 15 years after losing his trial.
Crain's: Pick for AG: Eric Dinallo
August 22, 2010
... his platform is comprehensive, and his qualifications to be attorney general are unmatched. Democratic voters should make Eric Dinallo their nominee.
NY Daily News: Go with Dinallo: He's the top Democrat in attorney general primary
August 22, 2010
Five Democrats are competing in a primary election campaign to become the party's standard-bearer for New York State attorney general. Eric Dinallo is the choice in the field.
Dinallo offers a blend of first-rate legal, executive and regulatory experience that is unique among the contenders and equips him best to lead New York's top law office amid rising challenges.
New York Times: Successor to Cuomo May Change Job’s Focus
August 20, 2010
Mr. Dinallo, the candidate perhaps most intimately familiar with the attorney general’s resources and powers, suggested that the next attorney general should leverage the prominence that Mr. Spitzer and Mr. Cuomo brought the office to elevate traditional areas of jurisdiction, like consumer fraud and civil rights.
New York Times: Paterson Is Urged to Empower Prosecutor to Investigate Public Officials
August 17, 2010
Seeking to draw attention to the issue, one Democratic candidate, Eric R. Dinallo, sent a letter to Gov. David A. Paterson on Friday urging him to issue an executive order immediately, giving Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo and his successors sweeping new powers to conduct criminal investigations of public officials.
City Hall: Dismissing Opponents As Ignorant Or Wrong In Campaign Approaches, Dinallo To Unveil Consumer and Financial Protection Agenda
July 29, 2010
Eric Dinallo is not impressed with the talking points about things like Rockefeller reform and tax rates which his four Democratic opponents have so far largely been relying on to define themselves in the attorney general race.
Politicker NY: Dinallo Makes The Experience Argument
July 28, 2010
This just in: Eric Dinallo has walked the walk. That is the message the candidate for Attorney General delivered late Wednesday afternoon, criticizing his opponents for lacking his breadth of knowledge of the office and his experience within its hallowed halls.
City Hall: Worried About Financial Reform Loopholes, Dinallo Will Tell DC To Follow New York
June 30, 2010
Eric Dinallo is headed to Washington willingly on Thursday to urge the federal government to follow the model he oversaw while running the Insurance Department as it finalizes the financial regulations overhaul legislation that took a giant step toward passage in a deal struck late last week.
New York Times: A Former Spitzer Aide Aims for Attorney General
May 31, 2010
For a party with a history of infighting, New York Democrats do not face much drama going into their fall primary — except when it comes to the attorney general’s race, which features no fewer than five different candidates. And thanks to a last-minute deal at last week’s state convention, all five will be on the ballot in September.
Bloomberg: Dinallo Says Issuer-Paid Debt Ratings Don't Work: Video
May 19, 2010
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- Eric Dinallo, the former New York insurance superintendent running to be the state's attorney general, talks with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker and Deirdre Bolton about his contention that the system of having debt issuers pay for credit ratings needs to be changed. Dinallo also discusses the need for better oversight of credit default swaps and derivatives.
Listen to Eric on the Capitol Connection
May 17, 2010
ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - Host Alan Chartock is joined by former New York State Superintendent of Insurance, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Attorney General of New York. They discuss Dinallo's performance in early straw polling, his background as a former Wall Street lawyer, and his hopes for reforming Albany.
MSNBC: Cracking Down On Wall Street Crooks
May 4, 2010
Watch Eric on The Dylan Ratigan Show
New York Times: Ex-Official Wins Straw Poll for Attorney General
May 1, 2010
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Eric R. Dinallo romped to victory in a straw poll of rural Democratic leaders on Saturday, defeating some more experienced campaigners in the first major battle leading up to the Democratic primary for attorney general.
New York Times: Politicians Are Watching Waste and Waistlines
April 22, 2010
ALBANY — Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino is off the manicotti. His colleague Michelle Schimel has a new rule: “No white food” like rice or white bread. State Senator Craig M. Johnson has turned to Weight Watchers.
YNN News: Proposal would give rural counties access to legal services
March 15, 2010
It's tough in New York's rural counties. There aren't as many services and access can mean driving more than 100 miles, especially in regards to legal services. "Some of them feel like they can't negotiate some of the most basic things. Some of them really have a few opportunities. Some of them have to travel 100 miles to get to one of those regional office," said Eric Dinallo.
Star Gazette: Dinallo gets support for attorney general run
March 12, 2010
Ten Democratic county chairs on Friday announced their support for Eric Dinallo to succeed Andrew Cuomo as New York’s next attorney general if Cuomo runs for governor. This is the first public announcement of support from Democratic county leaders for any attorney general candidate, a news release from Dinallo’s campaign said.
Investment News: Next N.Y. attorney general will wield power in financial circles
March 7, 2010
Regardless of the political or business climate, the next New York attorney general will wield considerable power over bankers and brokers. “Never underestimate the power of the New York attorney general's office,” said Evan Stavisky, a Democratic political consultant. “It's probably the most powerful state attorney general's office in the nation in the area of financial regulation.”
Watertown Daily Times: AG candidate meets with Democrats in Potsdam
February 26, 2010
POTSDAM — For a state attorney general candidate who still isn't sure he'll be a contender in November, Eric R. Dinallo has been doing a lot of traveling. The former state insurance superintendent said during a lunch meeting Thursday with St. Lawrence County Democrats at Sergi's Italian Restaurant, Market Street, that he's been to 35 of the state's 62 counties since announcing his attorney general bid in August. His next stop was a meeting with Franklin County Democrats at Tupper Lake.
Star Gazette: Possible attorney general candidate to visit Elmira on Wednesday
February 23, 2010
A former insurance superintendent for the state and possible Democratic candidate for state attorney general will be in Elmira on Wednesday morning to meet with local Democratic leaders. Eric R. Dinallo, who resigned from his state post last year, currently teaches ethics at New York University's Stern School of Business as the Henry Kaufman Visiting Professor of Finance.
NY1 Online: Eric Dinallo On "Inside City Hall"
February 19, 2010
Watch Eric on "Inside City Hall" on NY1.
Bloomberg.com: Watch interview with Eric
February 16, 2010
Eric discusses the race for New York State's next Attorney General.
Niagra Falls Politics:Dinallo: An Experienced Regulator For Attorney General
February 16, 2010
Yet, when you ask this announced candidate for NYS Attorney General about the proudest moment of his career, he cites the time he was able to return over $2 million to 50 upstate dairy farmers who had been hoodwinked by Wall Street con men and never expected to see their money again.
Fox: Standing Up To Wall Street - Video
February 15, 2010
Former NY State Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo on running for attorney general and cracking down on securities fraud. Watch Eric on Fox News.
Eric on Bloomberg Radio
February 12, 2010
Listen to Eric on Bloomberg Radio.
Crain's: AG candidates' pluses and minuses
February 10, 2010 AG candidates' pluses and minuses
The Democratic race for attorney general—which is unofficial until incumbent Andrew Cuomo announces a run for governor—features half a dozen candidates, each with strengths and weaknesses.
CNBC.com: If Volcker Plan Fizzles, Other Crackdown to Follow - VIDEO
February 3, 2010
With the threat of a Wall Street crack down looming, we turned to a key figure for insider insights. And he tells us if the Volcker plan fizzles, there are other ways to crackdown on Wall Street. That's the general thrust of what Eric Dinallo, a candidate for NY state attorney general told us in an exclusive interview.
The Wall Street Journal: Sizing Up Wall Street's Sheriffs
January 23, 2010 Sizing Up Wall Street's Sheriffs
In an interview, Mr. Dinallo said tough oversight of the securities industry is in the best interest of people who contribute to him. "They want someone who—in a fair way—will be tough on people who break the law," he said. "It's not a reflection of [my] being in their back pocket. It's the opposite."
The Daily News: Morelle on Dinallo's 'Eye-Popping' Number
January 15, 2010 Morelle on Dinallo's 'Eye-Popping' Number
Assemblyman Joe Morelle, who does double duty as chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party, was impressed when he saw would-be AG Eric Dinallo raised $1.75 million over the past six months - the bulk of which, $1.3 million, came in just six weeks.
The Times Union: Dinallo Has Over $1.5 Million For AG Run
January 12, 2010 Dinallo Has Over $1.5 Million For AG Run
Former Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo will report he has raised over $1.75 million since he announced he was running for attorney general this summer.
The Daily News: Dinallo's Pitch
November 23, 2009 Dinallo's Pitch
Eric Dinallo is moving to get the jump on the growing field of would-be replacements for AG Andrew Cuomo, sending out a introductory letter to Democratic county chairs and committee members who will "play a critical role" in choosing the nominee next spring.
New York Times: Not Running Against Wall Street
October 28, 2009 Not Running Against Wall Street
My relationship with Wall Street has evolved,” he said. “Initially, people thought of me as a very aggressive attacker of Wall Street because of the research analyst cases mostly, but then it evolved into someone who was trying to help regulate the markets and get us through the worst financial crisis of our lifetime.
Bloomberg Radio: Eric Discussing Attorney General's Race
October 23, 2009 Eric on Bloomberg Radio Discussing Attorney General's Race
Watch Eric on Bloomberg radio.
CNBC: Eric Discusses Financial Regulation - Video
September 23, 2009
Eric Dinallo, former New York State Insurance Department superintendent, and David Hirschmann, of the US Chamber of Commerce, parse Geithner's testimony on financial regulation.
CNBC: AIG One Year Later - VIDEO
September 15, 2009
The outrage on AIG, with Eric Dinallo, former NY state dept. superintendent.
The Daily News (Daily Politics): Would-Be AG Dinallo Stakes His Claim As An Outsider
August 24, 2009
Aspiring state attorney general Eric Dinallo has more than a decade of experience of working in the public sector, but he has never once held elected office.
New York Times (City Room): Race to Succeed Cuomo Begins With Dinallo
August 20, 2009
The race among Democrats to succeed Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is on, even though Mr. Cuomo has not yet said he plans to vacate his post.
60 Minutes: The Bet That Blew Up Wall Street
August 20, 2009
Anyone with more than a casual interest in why their 401(k) has tanked over the past year knows that it's because of the global credit crisis. It was triggered by the collapse of the housing market in the United States and magnified worldwide by the sale of complicated investments that Warren Buffett once labeled financial weapons of mass destruction.
New York Times: A Regulator Not Stymied by Red Tape
January 9, 2008
Shortly before Thanksgiving, Eric R. Dinallo, the insurance regulator for New York State, did something unusual. He called Warren E. Buffett’s right-hand man on insurance, Ajit Jain, and suggested that he start a new company to insure municipal bonds in New York.
Newsday: Editorial: Bravo, Dinallo
August 20, 2007
As far as the state Insurance Department is concerned, you're not in good hands with Allstate. The same for Liberty Mutual, the second insurer accused of breaking a law aimed at protecting consumers from coercive sales tactics. As State Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo demanded, the firms must stop exploiting fears over losing homeowner coverage to sell auto insurance policies.
