Cuomo Loses $622K in NYC Fund for Super PAC Coordination

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign was penalized $622,056 in public matching funds by the New York City Campaign Finance Board for allegedly coordinating with the pro-Cuomo super PAC, Fix the City, in violation of city campaign finance rules. The Board cited evidence of 'red-boxing' on Cuomo’s campaign website, where messaging and polling data were posted in a way that appeared to direct the super PAC’s ad strategy. While this practice is legal in federal races, it is explicitly barred under city regulations. Despite the penalty, Cuomo’s campaign was awarded over $1.5 million in matching funds after rectifying previous paperwork errors. Cuomo’s team denies wrongdoing, asserting full legal compliance and noting that other candidates have used similar tactics. The Board’s investigation is ongoing, and the outcome could impact Cuomo’s eligibility for additional public funding as he remains the Democratic primary front-runner.