According to numerous media reports, Linda Lacewell, Superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services, has announced her resignation.

Her last day as Superintendent is expected to be August 24, the same day that Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation becomes effective.  Her interim successor has not yet been named.  Ms. Lacewell was nominated in 2019 by Governor Cuomo, having previously served as his Chief of Staff.… Continue Reading

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has nominated Linda Lacewell to become Superintendent of the state’s Department of Financial Services.  Ms. Lacewell would replace Maria Vullo who announced last month that she will leave DFS on February 1.

Ms. Lacewell most recently served as Governor Cuomo’s Chief of Staff.  She previously served as executive director of a cancer foundation initiative in California and as Governor Cuomo’s Chief Risk Officer. … Continue Reading