There are not many political insiders like former Governor Andrew Cuomo's long-time friend and election lawyer Martin Connor who are still active in the tumult of New York City politics. At 80, Connor, the former state senate minority leader, has been battling over ballot access for at least 54 years. The breadth of his experience makes him a specialized resource within the city's small bar of election lawyers.
A New York judge tore into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday for using millions in taxpayer cash to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations - as the now-mayoral candidate tries to launder his tarnished public image. The scorching slapdown came as Albany Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman officially dismissed a lawsuit by Cuomo's one-time executive assistant Brittany Commisso against the state, which settled the case for $450,000 last month.
Ackman expressed that while he respects Andrew Cuomo for his contributions to New York State, he perceives a lack of enthusiasm in Cuomo's approach to the campaign, highlighting his subdued energy and proposals. He believes Cuomo is not adequately prepared to contest a high-stakes election against Mamdani.