NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced corruption charges against nine defendants, including a former close aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, over their roles in alleged bribery and fraud schemes tied to the awarding of large state contracts and other activities.
The defendants include Joseph Percoco, a former executive deputy secretary to Cuomo, and Alain Kaloyeros, president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, prosecutors said.
Also charged was Todd Howe, a lobbyist who according to published reports has been cooperating with prosecutors.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York)
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