Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to take the reins of state government, and, like other New York Democrats, already looking toward 2022. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Cuomo, Andrew M”
Kathy Hochul Speaks After Cuomo Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In her first remarks since Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned, the lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, distanced herself from the governor and promised her office would not be “toxic.” Source: New York Times
New York Women Weigh Admiration for Cuomo Against Allegations
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In a state still just teetering toward normalcy, women met the news of the resignation with sometimes warring impulses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Final Days Before He Announced His Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Behind the scenes, the governor vacillated between defiant and defeated, eventually accepting that his formidable political army had fallen away. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Resigns, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Resignation Speech Makes Play to Preserve His Legacy
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
In his resignation speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed regrets but also emphasized his achievements during three terms leading New York State. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Resignation: Shock to Many, Relief to Some, Overdue to Others
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
The governor’s decision to leave office as a potential impeachment loomed touched off a range of reactions from Washington to Buffalo. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Makes History Amid Cuomo's Downfall
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
When she is sworn in, Ms. Hochul will become the first woman to serve as governor of New York. “I would say there’s no one better suited to step in now than she,” one ally said. Source: New York Times
Brittany Commisso Accused Cuomo of Groping, Says It Was 'Not Normal'
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Brittany Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, spoke publicly for the first time about her allegations. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Tries to Drag Out Impeachment Process
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
As calls for his resignation grow, Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains eager to fight back against findings that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Roberta Kaplan, Who Aided Cuomo, Resigns from Time’s Up
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Ms. Kaplan, a prominent progressive lawyer, was involved in an effort to discredit a woman who had accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, a report said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Moves Closer to Impeachment as Lawmakers Gather
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Legislators could decide by early next month to try to force the governor from office over allegations that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Democrats Call for Cuomo's Resignation, but Who Will Replace Him?
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Potential successors are in the wings. But the longer it takes for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s fate to be resolved, the greater the headache for Democrats. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Top Aide, Melissa DeRosa, Resigns as He Fights to Survive
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
The governor’s strategist helped lead efforts to retaliate against one of the women who accused him of sexual harassment, the attorney general’s report found. Source: New York Times
'Executive Assistant #1' Says Cuomo 'Broke the Law'
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
“What he did to me was a crime,” said Brittany Commisso, identified in a report from the state attorney general as “Executive Assistant #1.” Source: New York Times