By Senator Joseph Griffo (Rome, NY – Aug. 2014) Recently, a French bank named BNP Paribas admitted laundering $190 billion through financial institutions in our state. The money was originating in Sudan and Iran, two countries blacklisted by ours for their support of terrorist organizations. The bank is paying a huge fine – $8.9 billion … Continue reading State Settlements Should be Dedicated to Improving Infrastructure, Ending GAP