Judge Janet DiFiore, whose legacy includes a sweeping opinion on gerrymandering, will leave at the end of August after more than six years on the court. Source: New York Times
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What a New Supreme Court Review May Mean for Albany’s Culture of Graft
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022
Joseph Percoco and Alain Kaloyeros, former aides to Andrew Cuomo, could benefit if the court is more skeptical of what constitutes corruption. Source: New York Times
Democratic Candidates for Governor Bicker in Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul faced barbs from her rivals, Representative Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams, the public advocate. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Governor Candidates Flood the Airwaves With $20 Million in Ads
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
With the June 28 primary fast approaching, candidates for governor are spending big to get their message out to voters. Source: New York Times
Why New York City Traffic Cameras Are Off When Drivers Speed the Most
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
As traffic deaths rise in the city, the State Legislature still has the final say on new safety measures, even decreeing when school speed cameras can operate. Source: New York Times
Taxpayers May Foot Bill for Penn Station Revitalization, Report Says
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2022
New York State wants to rebuild the transit hub in Midtown Manhattan and pay for the improvements through a larger real estate development. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sues Ethics Panel to Block It From Seizing Book Profits
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2022
The lawsuit is the latest example of Andrew Cuomo’s aggressive stance as he returns to public life seven months after resigning as New Yorks governor. Source: New York Times
Two Years Later, New York City’s Lessons from the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
The city was slow to react, and the vaccine rollout was flawed. Poor neighborhoods still need help. But shutdowns and mandates saved lives. Source: New York Times
Health Agency Under Cuomo ‘Misled the Public’ on Nursing Home Deaths
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
The New York State Health Department presented nursing home data that concealed the deaths of 4,100 people, according to an audit by the state comptroller. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Re-emerges and Blames ‘Cancel Culture’ for His Fall
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor of New York, said in a speech at a Black church that he wanted to “tell my truth.” Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s New Approach to Restoring His Reputation: TV Ads
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2022
The former governor’s commercials push a narrative that he was driven from office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo TV Ad Recasts Him as a Victim of Politics
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Andrew Cuomo’s still-active campaign spent $369,000 to recast the sexual harassment case against him, pushing a narrative that he was driven out of office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
CNN’s Gollust Discussed Interview Topics With Gov. Cuomo, Probe Found
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2022
An internal investigation found that a top executive, Allison Gollust, had extensive communications with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Top Aide Sued by Trooper Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Lawyers for Andrew Cuomo and Melissa DeRosa said the suit, which accuses them of discrimination and retaliation, was meritless. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times