"Two teachers unions made campaign contributions to nearly all the elected officials who signed on to the UFT's lawsuit challenging the city's plan to close 19 public schools, The Post has learned.
Nine of the 10 state and city politicians who joined the suit -- filed last week in Manhattan Supreme Court -- have received a total of $45,000 from the United Federation of Teachers or New York State United Teachers since 2006.
The contributions ranged from a high of $10,750, for state Sen. Bill Perkins (D-Harlem) since 2006, to a low of $500, for city Councilman Erik Martin Dilan (D-Brooklyn) in 2009.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew denied any link between the funds and the officials' backing, calling a suggestion of undue influence 'ridiculous.'
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer -- who got nearly $4,000 and major union support in his 2005 election bid -- also called the notion 'complete nonsense.'"
Nine of the 10 state and city politicians who joined the suit -- filed last week in Manhattan Supreme Court -- have received a total of $45,000 from the United Federation of Teachers or New York State United Teachers since 2006.
The contributions ranged from a high of $10,750, for state Sen. Bill Perkins (D-Harlem) since 2006, to a low of $500, for city Councilman Erik Martin Dilan (D-Brooklyn) in 2009.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew denied any link between the funds and the officials' backing, calling a suggestion of undue influence 'ridiculous.'
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer -- who got nearly $4,000 and major union support in his 2005 election bid -- also called the notion 'complete nonsense.'"
