Frank Carone’s prominent role in the land deal — he served as Jay and Stuart Podolsky’s attorney — has also raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Carone, the chief attorney of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and a partner at the politically-connected Abrams Fensterman law firm, has donated generously to de Blasio. As of this month, Carone and his family have funneled at least $21,500 to the mayor and his political causes over the years.