In fact, the mayor is one of the few members of his inner circle who claims NOT to have known about the project. (nystateofpolitics.com)
That includes another $ 500 million for various projects throughout Western New York, which Cuomo proposed as a doubling down on his previous «Buffalo Billion» initiative that led to the indictment of members of his inner circle on bid - rigging charges. (politico.com)
Cuomo is now grappling with the indictments of several members of his inner circle and wants to turn the page of government reform as quickly as possible, lest it bog down his other priorities in the coming legislative session. (politico.com)