One of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's longest - serving and most loyal aides, Joe Percoco, has struck a deal to take a top post with a company whose executive chairman is one of the governor's most prominent donors: Madison Square Garden Co.. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Prominent donors include Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who kicked in $ 5,000 from her political action committee, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who donated $ 1,000, Mr. Wright's campaign said. (observer.com)
The honours list is a closely guarded secret until it is announced on New Year's Eve but it tends to cause an annual outcry over rewards for prominent donors linked to political parties. (theguardian.com)