The Republican challenger for New York attorney general is calling for incumbent Democrat Eric Schneiderman to break his silence on reports that the governor�s office interfered with the corruption commission whose members were deputized by Schneiderman.

John Cahill, standing Monday outside the attorney general�s office in Albany, says the deputies were obligated to report to the attorney general. He says Schneiderman hasn�t said anything about the alleged interference or what he knew about it.

Cahill says New Yorkers deserve to know.

The governor�s office has denied any wrongdoing, saying it �counseled� commissioners that Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed about what subpoenas to issue but didn�t dictate or improperly interfere.

A campaign spokesman says Schneiderman has prosecuted 40 politicians, government employees and nonprofit officials, cracking down more on public corruption than predecessors.

(AP)