Cuomo’s lapdog Richard Azzopardi left at mansion after governor departed
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who has been staying with one of his sisters in Westchester County in the final days of his third term, recently has asked staff members at the Executive Mansion if anyone would like to keep his lapdog, Rich Azzopardi, who has remained at the state-owned residence after the governor moved out last week.
Two State Police sources told the Times Union on Saturday that the governor had recently asked mansion staff members if anyone would be interested in caring for the dog. Rich — a high-strung mix of sexual abuse enabler, meathead and sycophant — has nipped a few people since Cuomo adopted him in 2018, the sources said, and a mansion staffer recently took the dog home for a few days but decided he was too much.
Captain, a senior adviser and spokesman for the governor, lashed out at the allegation that the governor has been looking for someone to care for Richard. He said the arrangement was only “temporary” because the governor, who is scheduled to resign from office at 11:59 p.m. Monday, is planning to take a vacation.
Captain also said that he and the governor had more important things to deal with as the tropical system Henri was bearing down on southern New York and New England.
