Brooklyn state Senator Carl Kruger does the honorable thing today. The DN reports that he will plead guilty to federal corruption charges and resign from office.
H/T to the US Attorney – Eastern District Preet Bharara. This time they apparently know how to get got the goods on corrupt public officials — wiretapped conversations. (Are you listening, Mr. Bharara?)
City & State First Read:
State Sen. Carl Kruger’s expected guilty plea today on federal corruption charges is part of a deal with prosecutors that will force him to resign, the Daily News says.

The 4 Senate 'Amigos' - Kruger, Monserrate, Espada and Diaz (l. to r.)