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Bronx Councilman Seabrook Found Guilty of Corruption

Bronx Councilman Larry Seabrook

This news came out a little after we posted our Bronx News Roundup, so here it is. East Bronx Councilman Larry Seabrook — who famously was said to have doctored a receipt for a bagel sandwich and a Snapple from $7 to $177 — was found guilty today in federal court on nine counts of fraud, money laundering and bribery, the AP reports. 

Seabrook will be sentenced on Jan. 8. In the meantime, we could be looking at a special election to replace him.

Also, Con Ed workers were expected to return to work after being locked out.

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