I'm sure there are plain explanations of what's going on. There are still many questions still unanswered factually. Hopefully next thread we can focus back on them once we see what we have and as yet don't have. Will re-post the questions.
NP. Here's what we have so far on the question of eavesdropping. Hope it helps.
"Is it illegal to record someone's conversation in New York?"
>>845748 Article 250 - NY Penal Law
>>850519 Recording Phone Calls and Conversations - Justia
"What if one of the people consented for each conversation?"
>>850145 New York is a one party consent state. If anyone in the conversation provides consent, the conversation can be recorded without the knowledge of any others conversing
>>928920 One Party Consent State
Donald Trump brings Steve Roth on to the stage in July 2017. "The greatest builders in America."
2.26min video
https:// www.hooktube.com/watch?v=hwBkRr4UlpY