Two large New York City-based lobbying outfits are providing staff — sometimes for free — to the frontrunner’s bid.

The DOJ launched an investigation into Cuomo alleging the New York mayoral candidate lied in a congressional hearing about decisions he made during the pandemic.

The US justice department has launched an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his testimony to Congress during the Covid-19 pandemic, US media reports. Congressional Republicans have accused Cuomo - who is running for New York City mayor - of lying in an investigation surrounding his response to the crisis.