The new interpretation of the executive order by Mr. Cuomo is at odds with the ethics handbooks of some state boards, which prohibit appointed board members from donating. board members, for instance. Mr. Cuomo renewed Mr. Paterson’s version of the order. Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat, is facing a primary challenge from the actress Cynthia Nixon, who has criticized the governor’s fund-raising practices. It returned a $2,500 donation from one appointee, which it said violated its revised interpretation of the fund-raising ban.

Source: New York Times March 29, 2018 19:07 UTC