Rudolph Giuliani

A Republican official says former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (joo-lee-AH'-nee) is expected to endorse ex-GOP congressman Rick Lazio (LAH'-zee-oh) for New York governor. The decision is confirmed by a Republican familiar with Giuliani's plan who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The official isn't authorized to speak about the endorsement. Giuliani is known as America's mayor for his leadership after the Sept. 11 attacks. His endorsement is scheduled for Tuesday. Giuliani spokeswoman Maria Comella hasn't responded to a request for comment. Lazio is a former congressman from Long Island. He announced his candidacy months ago and has been campaigning since. Democratic Gov. ... Read Full Story

Rick Lazio reveled in major momentum Tuesday as his drive for the Republican gubernatorial nomination was bolstered by the strong endorsement of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The development prompted many political observers around New York to ask how long potential GOP rival Chris Collins can watch from the sidelines. But the Erie County executive simply issued a statement wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Lazio, Giuliani, Gov. David A. Paterson and Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo — all players in the race for governor. Read Full Story

By Dan Janison For the second campaign cycle in a row, ex-mayor Rudy Giuliani won't make it to a statewide New York ballot. In 2008, the Republicans had hoped he'd pull up their state Senate candidates and forestall the fate that befell them -- loss of the house majority for the first time in four decades. This time, he was rumored first to be a candidate for governor, next as a candidate for U.S. Senate. But for reasons that in the end can only be known only to the man himself, Giuliani will forego the whole 2010 scene. The speculation all along has been ... Read Full Story

“Hang in there’ were the magic words of advice Rudy Giuliani gave to Tiger Woods. What’s he doing giving him advice anyway? If you recall, by the way. Giuliani’s sixteen year marriage ended due to infidelity with two mistresses. Giuliani praised Tiger by saying, “He’s going through a tough period. I know him and at an early stage in my son’s career, he was very kind and nice to him. So I know what a nice man Tiger really is, particularly with children. He was extraordinarily generous to my son and my son played golf with him. He has a big heart for children. ... Read Full Story

The Roman Catholic church says it has exonerated a Long Island priest of allegations that he molested a teenager. Msgr. Alan Placa is a close friend of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and went to work at his consulting business after the accusations were lodged against him in 2002. The Diocese of Rockville Centre said in a statement Friday that a panel in Rome had concluded Placa was innocent. The church says Placa may resume his ministry. Bishop William Murphy says the diocese will do what it can to "restore his good name." The alleged victim tells Newsday he is "astonished" by ... Read Full Story