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Brad Lander: “New York taxpayers [were forced] to spend $63 million on…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Press Conference on Andrew Cuomo's Legal Expenses and New York Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 01:13

And, and I'm optimistic that as this race really heats up and people are focused on it and learn about, I think, you know, a lot of New Yorkers know about the sexual harassment scandals. Most still don't know that he's forced New York taxpayers [were forced] to spend $63 million on [Andrew Cuomo's] legal bills and New York State's legal bills. in his for his offenses. And I think as they learn that, they'll say, ah, gross when they learn that, you know, not only did he force taxpayers to spend … (01:13–07:55)

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Asserts that $63 million of taxpayer money was spent on legal bills related to Andrew Cuomo.

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