"I want to be in front of a jury who is open to the public who will look this case in the eye and then determine that this is a three-year fishing expedition that smells really, really bad."

Joseph Bruno

"Despite Mr. Bruno being instrumental in bringing resources and projects that benefited communities throughout upstate New York, while I have not read the indictment, this is a situation where proper legal courses of action have to be followed in order to ensure justice is served on behalf of all people of New York."

State Assemblyman and Monroe County Republican Chairman Bill Reilich, R-Greece



"To be accused of public corruption and violating the public trust is very disappointing. ... If found guilty he should be punished."

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks



"I have no knowledge of the specifics. I'm always saddened when something like this happens to anyone. I'll let the system run its course. ... He always took the time to listen to the concerns we brought (to Albany)."

Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy



"He had one of the highest positions you can have other than governor and for something like this to happen should send a big red flag that all legislators should open up with who they are working with. This information should be public and we need more transparency in Albany. My first thought when I read the news is that I had a feeling this was going to happen but that doesn't mean the news didn't still surprise me."

State Assemblyman David Koon, D-Perinton



"I have no sympathy for the kind of people who are in responsible positions and take advantage of that kind of power and position. It puts a bad stigma on all elected officials because people already don't always have high regard for their elected officials and think that we are all corrupt and this kind of thing just adds fuel to it."

State Assemblyman Joseph Errigo R-Conesus, Livingston County

"Joe Bruno has been a friend and colleague for many years while we served together in the state Senate and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. These are serious charges which deserve attention by the appropriate authorities. But now New York needs to move forward and meet the needs of its people."

Current state Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, D-Queens

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