Former state Sen. Spano admits tax evasion
WHITE PLAINS -- A politician turned lobbyist who was once one of New York's most powerful lawmakers admitted Friday that he underpaid his income taxes by more than $50,000.
Former state Sen. Nicholas Spano pleaded guilty to tax evasion, then apologized outside the federal courthouse in White Plains.
"I acknowledge that I did not pay all the taxes that I should have paid and I'm sorry...
