Linda Sun, Former Aide to NY Governors, Is on Trial, Accused of Helping China NYT | Top Stories By: Santul Nerkar 12 November 2025 at 17:18 Linda Sun, who worked for Kathy Hochul and Andrew M. Cuomo, had luxury watches and cars that prosecutors say were rewards for boosting the country’s agenda. © Jefferson Siegel for The New York TimesProsecutors say Linda Sun received payoffs that included travel benefits, orchestra tickets and Nanjing-style salted ducks.