Some Democrats Critical of N.Y. Governor Following Veto of Public Defense Bill
Andrew Cuomo offering alternate plan which isn't favored by some in his party
As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo frames himself as a national leader of the left, he is facing growing anger from within his party at home over vetoing legislation to fund public defense.
Long sought by liberal activists, the bill would have mandated the state fund attorneys for low-income defendants and sought to improve the quality of public defense. This legislation also had the support of Republicans who run the state Senate because it would ease the burden on counties that now largely cover costs associated with...