Espada 2001 v. New York City Campaign Finance Board

*648OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

Petitioners bring this CPLR article 78 proceeding seeking a declaration that the March 9, 2006 determination by respondent New York City Campaign Finance Board, assessing penalties against them, was arbitrary and capricious. The determination assessed penalties of $61,750, jointly and severally, against petitioners for alleged violations of the New York City Campaign Finance Act (Administrative Code of City of NY § 3-701 et seq.). The penalties were purportedly assessed pursuant to Administrative Code § 3-711. The Board’s verified answer includes a…