Posted on 04/30/2016 3:24:17 PM PDT by PROCON
ALBANY – Hours after his office received a subpoena as part of a criminal probe of the Buffalo Billion program, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday ordered a review of his own signature economic development program, which is anchored by the massive SolarCity project along the Buffalo River.
The governor’s counsel, Alphonso David, said Friday that the investigation begun last year by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has “recently raised questions of improper lobbying and undisclosed conflicts of interest by some individuals” that may involve cases in which the state was “defrauded.”
The revelation by Cuomo comes after months in which the governor said he had no knowledge of the probe. The investigation heated up late last spring when subpoenas were issued to the governor’s economic development agency and SUNY Polytechnic, which are both involved in administering the Buffalo Billion program, along with two Buffalo companies that won contracts under the program, LPCiminelli and McGuire Development Co.
A spokesman for Bharara declined comment Friday night.
(Excerpt) Read more at buffalonews.com ...
And two of Cuomo's most trusted "advisors" are possibly being investigated.
Anyone believe Cuomo isn't involved in this scheme?
Andy should try on a few orange jumps suits to get an idea of the kind he likes best.
Love this guy preet, a real bulldog. Cuomo is a scheming scum bag so is deblasio hope thier house of cards fall inward and crush them
I read DeFraudio is in deep doo doo. Looks like he setup a few slush funds and was dealing it out to his buddies.
It’s what commie bastard socialists do.
What it means it that he will join Team Clinton as _#2
Hopefully at Leavenworth in the cell adjacent to Huma’s, which will be adjacent to Cankles.’
Anyone believe Cuomo isn’t involved in this scheme?....Cuomo? Cuomo? I DO believe he probably OK’d it. Hillary/Obama will cover his ass. For a price.
Andrew Cuomo. Another liberal democrat Trump supported with campaign contributions.
Of course he is. But the real question, which isn't really a question because we all know the answer, is will he go down for it. Not a chance that a Cuomo will get justice in NY.
We need to make an example and watch the roaches run for cover
Yes, I believe he was involved in it.
I also believe it will be found that there is absolutely no evidence pointing to Cuomo. Our governor is a very sharp guy, and knows how to instruct his subordinates to do what is necessary without actually saying anything.
Remember the concept " Three Men in the Room " to direct State activities ?
Sheldon Silver - gone !
Dean Skellos - gone !
Andrew Cuomo - the last man standing !
Bring back the Morland Commission , under someone who isn't under Cuomo's thumb !
The State Ethics Commission hasn't met in 7 years !
Cuomo's answer to ethics issues is to make legislators full-time, with no other outside income (except re-election campaigns, and kickbacks)
Anyone see a problem here ? .... /s !
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara wants to be governor, he is going to “Thomas Dewey” Andrew Cuomo.
The road apple did not fall far from the horse, did it Mario.
I wonder if Andrew will enjoy playing “drop the soap” with every skell in captivity...
The DOJ should seal every door, desk, cabinet, and briefcase; bar access to all computers; and bar all state investigators.
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