After Pledge Of Sunlight, Gov. Cuomo Officials Keep Their Email In The Shadows
Back when he was running for governor, Cuomo pledged, "We must use technology to bring more sunlight to the operation of government."
Via Techdirt:
Adopting a tactic that has been used by officials ranging from Sarah Palin to staffers of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, aides to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are sending emails from private accounts to conduct official business.
I know because I got one myself. And three other people who interact with the governor's office on policy or media matters told me they have too. None of the others wanted to be named.
The tactic appears to be another item in the toolbox of an administration that, despite Cuomo's early vows of unprecedented transparency, has become known for a...