Ethics groups want investigation of free help Cuomo received
Good government groups say New York’s ethics commission should investigate whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo broke the law by accepting free help from a group of former aides who worked to defend him against sexual harassment allegations.
New York ethics law bans public officials from accepting gifts or services worth more than $15 from lobbyists and companies that do business with the state.
Violators can face fines of up to $25,000 or the possibility of criminal charges.