Top New York Political Scandals of 2011

Republican Rep. Christopher Lee resigned his seat representing New York's 26th district in February after it was revealed he sent emails and a shirtless photo of himself to a woman he met on Craigslist.

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Top New York Political Scandals of 2011

From Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal to numerous arrests of Albany lawmakers to former Gov. Jon Corzine's resignation from his securities firm, 2011 was no slow year for political scandals in the tri-state. Here's a look back at the highlights.

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