1996
- Citing Fraud, Judges Bar 2 Lawmakers from Ballot, New York Times (Aug. 23, 1996)
- Ex-Lawmaker Arraigned in Campaign Use of Medicaid Funds, New York Times (June 18, 1998)
- Assemblyman Demands Release of Tapes Said to Implicate Bronx Democrats in Plot, New York Times (June 24, 1998)
- Family Challenges Party in the Bronx, New York Times (Sept. 6, 1998)
2000-2002 [Second State Senate Term]
- For Incumbent Legislator in the Bronx, a Primary Rematch, New York Times (Aug. 21, 2000)
- Primary Winner Faces Trial on Use of Funds, New York Times (Sept. 14, 2000)
- Senator-Elect is Acquitted of Larceny, New York Times (Nov. 18, 2000)
- Judge Lets Democrats Expel Bronx Senator from Rolls, New York Times (Aug. 10, 2002)
- Assemblywoman Wins in Bronx Second Primary, New York Times (Oct. 17, 2002)
2003-2005
- Espada Wins Council Race in Bronx, New York Times (Feb. 26, 2003)
- Three Admit they Cheated Clinic Patients, New York Times (May 21, 2005)
2008 [Third State Senate Term]
- State Senator-Elect Owes Thousands in Fines, New York Times (Dec. 5, 2008)
- Court Upholds Fines Against Espada, New York Times (Dec. 31, 2008)
2009
- Bronx Senator is Rebuked Over Filings, New York Times (May 11, 2009)
- Before Defecting, Espada Sought $2 Million for Bronx Groups, New York Times(June 9, 2009)
- Albany Drama is Tragedy and Farce, New York Times (June 9, 2009)
- Espada Faces State and Local Investigations into Finances, New York Times (June 13, 2009)
- Espada Puts Lawyer-Lobbyist at Center of Talks of Senate Power Struggle, New York Times (June 26, 2009)
- Espada’s Son Gets $120,000 Senate Staff Job, New York Times (Aug. 11, 2009)
- Espada’s Son Will Leave Senate Job, New York Times (Aug. 12, 2009)
- The Mutineer Becomes the Captain, New York Times (Sept. 11, 2009) [Profile]
- If at First You Don’t Succeed, Run. Run Again. And Again. New York Times (Sept. 11, 2009) [Chronology]
2010
- Senate Subpoenaed for Records on Espada, New York Times (Jan. 6, 2010)
- Espada May Have Violated Laws, Cuomo’s Office Says, New York Times (Jan. 13, 2010)
- How to Rack Up $20,000 Worth of Sushi (Tip Not Included), New York Times (April 20, 2010)
- Cuomo Accuses Espada of Diverting Millions from Clinics, New York Times (Apr. 20, 2010)
- Espada Accused of Using Non-Profit for Personal Gain, New York Times (Apr. 20, 2010)
- Offices Raided in Espada Investigation, New York Times (Apr. 21, 2010)
- FBI Raids Bronx Clinic Office Linked to Espada, New York Times (Apr. 21, 2010)
- State Senator Accused of Stealing from a Health Network He Controlled, New York Times (Dec. 14, 2010)
- Espada and Son Plead Not Guilty to Embezzling from Health Network, New York Times (Dec. 15, 2010)
2011
- Tax Charges to be Added to Espada Case, New York Times (Jan. 7, 2011)
- Health Clinics Run by Espada will Lose Aid, New York Times (Aug. 10, 2011)
2012
- As Trial Nears for Espada, Another Now Looms, New York Times (Mar. 6, 2012)
- In Espada Fraud Trial, a Focus on Politics and Lavish Spending, New York Times (Mar. 13, 2012)
- Witnesses Testify that Espada Used Nonprofit Group’s Checks to Pay for Personal Services, New York Times (Mar. 22, 2012)
- Ethics Panel Fines Espada $80,000, New York Times (May 4, 2012)
- Ex-State Senator Guilty of Theft from Nonprofit, New York Times (May 14, 2012)
- U.S. Expected to Retry Ex-Senator on Four Unresolved Charges, New York Times (May 16, 2012)
- Convicted New York Legislator Accused of a Final Swindle, New York Times (Sept. 19, 2012)
- Espada Still Free on Bail, Despite New Accusations, New York Times (Sept. 21, 2012)