Emigrant's Allies
May 29, 2012 11:42 AM
Howard Milstein
The chief executive of Emigrant and his family members have collectively donated more than $10,000 to four lawmakers helping to push a bill that would benefit only his bank. (Image: Bloomberg News)
Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y.
In March, Grimm - the author of the bill to help Emigrant -- received $2,500 from Milstein and his wife, Abby, according to campaign-finance records
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y.
McCarthy, a bill co-sponsor, has received $4,000 in the past year in campaign contributions from the Milsteins and their son, Michael.
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y.
Meeks, another co-sponsor, received $3,000 in contributions from Milstein and his wife in 2011. (Image: Bloomberg News)
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.
Maloney, a senior Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, received $2,000 in contributions from Milstein last year. (Image: Bloomberg News)
