August 29, 2011

Rangel's Non Profit Exploits Taxpayer Funds

[From article]
"While Harlem entrepreneurs are denied assistance, the nonprofit's execs are living high on the hog. Its director, Ken Knuckles, is paid $243,949 and stands to get a retirement package of more than $500,000."

Critics say the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, a favorite of Rep. Charles Rangel (above), is sitting on taxpayer money instead of helping small businesses.
Ron Sachs - CNP
Critics say the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, a favorite of Rep. Charles Rangel (above), is sitting on taxpayer money instead of helping small businesses.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/bunch_of_keep_skates_mhC9Ywx7MuxukFfaNptHDL

Bunch of 'keep'skates
Nonprofit hoards cash as its execs prosper
By ISABEL VINCENT and MELISSA KLEIN
New York Post
Last Updated: 7:02 AM, August 28, 2011
Posted: 12:02 AM, August 28, 2011

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