New York State Police bungled investigation into trooper who had romantic relationship with Cuomo daughter, IG report says

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State Police failed to follow proper procedures when investigating and disciplining a trooper who had a romantic relationship with one of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daughters, according to a new report released Friday. Inspector General Lucy Lang’s office found state police officials dropped the ball after being informed in May 2020 that Trooper Dane Pfeiffer was dating Cara Kennedy-Cuomo while assigned to the ex-governor’s protective detail. The report targets State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen’s decision to forgo formal punishment for Pfeiffer, instead allowing h...