The Times covers Andrew Cuomo’s choice of closest political adviser here.

Jennifer Cunningham is one of this city’s most prominent lobbyists, best known for her advocacy on behalf of 1199/S.E.I.U. United Healthcare Workers East, arguably Albany’s most powerful special interest.

At the same time, Ms. Cunningham is among the closest political advisers to the man who many Democrats hope will be the next New York governor:  Andrew M. Cuomo.