State Vaccination Czar Accused of Discussing Political Support for Cuomo During Calls with Democratic County Leaders Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his presentation of the State Budget on Jan. 19, 2021 (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office is finding itself in additional hot water this week after it was learned over the weekend that a former member of his staff had requested Democratic county executives to voice their support for the embattled governor. But what brings attention to the request is that former the Cuomo aid is now in charge of vaccination distribution across the state.