Brooklyn Dem leader spent thousands on luxe dinners, hotels — despite leaving office: records

Source: New York Post

A longtime Brooklyn Democratic Party leader has spent more than $14,000 in political committee cash on pricey dinners, hotel stays and even a theater ticket membership — despite leaving office last year, The Post has learned. Lori Knipel — a Brooklyn district leader for over 30 years — retired from her position in the 44th Assembly District in September 2024.   But she’s continued to expense meals at restaurants, cellphone and internet bills, Amazon purchases, groceries and more at least 71 times since then, according to disclosure filings for her authorized multi-candidate committee — of which she is the sole member.