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Cuomo’s Sister-in-Law Used Influence for Hamptons Club

Cuomo’s Sister-in-Law Played the Name Game for a Hamptons Club

Just when you thought the Cuomo drama couldn’t get juicier—bam!—here comes Cristina Cuomo, Andrew’s sister-in-law, stirring the pot again. This time? An email where she basically name-dropped her way into helping a friend’s fancy Hamptons club. Classic New York elite behavior, right? It’s that unspoken rule: if you’ve got the right last name, doors magically open. Even for something as mundane as a liquor license.

That Email Everyone’s Talking About

So here’s the deal. Back in 2020, Cristina fired off an email to the big boss at the State Liquor Authority (SLA). And get this—she didn’t just ask nicely. She casually mentioned her brother-in-law, the then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, like it was no big deal. “By way of my husband Chris Cuomo, I got your email from my brother-in-law, Gov. Andrew Cuomo,” she wrote. Smooth move. The SLA isn’t some minor office—it’s the gatekeeper for every bar and club in New York. You can see why this raises eyebrows.

Now, did she outright say, “Do this or else”? No. But come on. When you drop the governor’s name while he’s in office, it’s not exactly subtle. The club—some swanky Hamptons spot where the membership fee probably costs more than my car—was having “issues” at the time. Funny how those issues get easier to handle when the right people make a call.

The Usual Suspects

Cristina Cuomo isn’t just some random rich person. She’s married to Chris Cuomo, the ex-CNN guy who got canned for helping Andrew during his whole harassment scandal mess. The Cuomos? Yeah, they’re New York royalty. Their dad, Mario, was governor back in the day. Andrew’s the one who resigned in disgrace after, well, everything. And this Hamptons club? Let’s just say if you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it.

Is This Even Wrong? (Spoiler: It’s Complicated)

Illegal? Probably not. Sketchy? Oh, absolutely. This isn’t some mobster handing over a briefcase of cash. It’s the quiet, “Hey, do me a solid” kind of corruption—the type rich people get away with because it’s hard to prove. Think Jared Kushner’s real estate deals or basically any Clinton fundraiser. The game’s simple: know the right people, and suddenly, red tape turns into a red carpet.

People are split, obviously. Some are like, “Big deal, everyone does it.” Others are furious. One ethics watchdog put it perfectly on Twitter: “This isn’t about a liquor license—it’s about who gets to skip the line.” And guess what? The line-skippers are always the same.

What Happens Now? Probably Nothing.

Shocker: The Cuomos aren’t talking. Chris is busy with his new gig at NewsNation, avoiding family drama like the plague. Andrew? Rumor is he’s plotting a comeback, so he’s keeping his head down. But this is New York—scandals don’t just fade away. Late-night hosts are already cracking jokes, and editorial boards are dragging up every old Cuomo scandal for comparison.

Why This Matters (Even If It Feels Like Groundhog Day)

Here’s the thing. This isn’t just about one email. It’s about how power works in New York—and let’s be real, everywhere. Certain names open doors. Certain people don’t wait in line. And when they get caught? They shrug it off because the rules don’t apply to them. We all know it, but nothing changes. Reform? Sure, people talk about it. But actually fixing the system? That’d take a miracle.

Bottom Line

Another day, another Cuomo headline. Cristina’s email might seem small compared to Andrew’s scandals, but it’s telling. In a country where most of us play by the rules, the rich and connected rewrite them as they go. Some people will rage about it. Others will just sigh and say, “That’s how it is.” But hey, at least it gives us something to talk about over coffee.