Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York attorney general, said he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office’s investigation into two matters involving Gov. David A. Paterson.
Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York Attorney General, said he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office’s investigation into two matters involving Gov. David A. Paterson.
Now that Gov. David A. Paterson has abandoned his campaign, assumptions about Andrew M. Cuomo — not to mention his record — will be scrutinized and challenged.
Attorney General Cuomo agreed to look into the handling of a domestic violence complaint against a senior Paterson aide.
Attorney General Cuomo agreed to look into the handling of a domestic violence complaint against a senior Paterson aide.
After the governor’s top criminal justice adviser resigns, Gov. David A. Paterson said he would consult with party leaders over the next few days and reflect on his future.
In the first decision of what could be a long appeals process, a judge rejected the former senator’s argument that his expulsion was unconstitutional.
Vantage Properties, which has 9,500 apartments in Queens and Manhattan, agreed to pay $1 million and to stop harassing tenants.
The attorney general accused the bank and two executives of securities fraud. Meanwhile, the bank settled an S.E.C. claim for $150 million.