[6][7] In February 2007, Kruger presented legislation attempting to ban the use of electronic devices, such as mp3 players and mobile phones, in New York City crosswalks.
[12] The remaining "Gang of Three" reached an initial compromise in early December that collapsed within a week,[13] but was ultimately resolved[14] with Smith becoming majority leader.
[17] Kruger voted in favor of the Marriage Equality Act in 2011;[18] the bill passed the Senate and was signed into law by Gov.
[19] In 2011, Kruger introduced a bill "that would ban the use of mobile phones, iPods or other electronic devices while crossing streets — runners and other exercisers included.
"[20][21] On June 25, 2010, The New York Times revealed that the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn were investigating Kruger for allegedly seeking campaign contributions in exchange for political favors.
[23] On March 10, 2011, Kruger was among eight individuals (including William Boyland Jr., another New York State Assemblyman) who "surrendered to face charges in a federal corruption case accusing the lawmakers of taking bribes over the course of a decade in schemes large and small.
[T]he detailed 53-page complaint portrays Senator Kruger as a lawmaker who offered a full range of corrupt services in exchange for bribe payments, performing official acts that included sponsoring and supporting legislation, lobbying other elected officials and directing state monies for the benefit of Mr. Lipsky and the lobbyist’s clients.Kruger allegedly used the money to "bankroll a lavish lifestyle, financing a four-door Bentley Arnage and a $2 million waterfront home originally built for Anthony Casso, a boss of the Lucchese crime family.
Michael Turano, a co-conspirator described as Kruger's "secret longtime companion,"[28] pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery[27] and was sentenced to two years in prison.
[31] In April 2019, a small business owner applying for a liquor license complained to the Brooklyn Paper that Kruger threatened her at the Board meeting.