ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Taxpayers are set to foot the bill for a $2.5 million contract for lawyers representing Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office in an ongoing federal investigation over his administration’s handling of COVID-19 data in nursing homes. The Department of Justice and state Attorney General’s office have launched probes of the allegations, while a state Assembly judiciary committee’s separate investigation is also considering whether there are grounds to impeach Cuomo. When asked if he’s using campaign or personal funds to pay for any lawyers, Cuomo said: “Not at this time.” It’s unknown how much taxpayers will end up paying in all for legal costs stemming from wide-ranging allegations against Cuomo.
Photo: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses the wearing of masks as he speaks at a news conference about the East Side Access, a train tunnel that will connect rail yards in Queens with Grand Central Terminal, Thursday, May 27, 2021 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, Pool)
