If the governor were to resign over sexual harassment allegations, Ms. Hochul, a moderate Democrat from Buffalo, would become the first female governor of New York State. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Is Under Criminal Investigation and Facing Legal Jeopardy
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The state attorney general’s report and an announcement by the Albany district attorney placed the governor in legal jeopardy. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Stands in a Long Line of Politicians Accused of Mistreating Women
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Nearly all have faced calls to resign, and only some have heeded them. But few have faced an inquiry as expansive and public as the one into the New York governor’s actions. Source: New York Times
Joon Kim and Anne Clark: More on the Lawyers Hired to Investigate Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Joon Kim is a former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Clark has experience in employment law issues. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Grilled for 11 Hours in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2021
The investigation by the New York State attorney general’s office could determine Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future. Source: New York Times
New York Offers $100 Incentive for Vaccinations, but Delays Mask Guidance
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2021
Despite the rising number of Delta variant cases, officials said they were not yet ready to follow federal guidance and require masks indoors. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Counsel, a Key Figure in Sexual Harassment Inquiry, Will Resign
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Judith Mogul, a special counsel to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was a central figure in at least one of the harassment complaints against the governor. Source: New York Times
New York State Workers Must Get Vaccine or Weekly Tests, Cuomo Says
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Workers at state-run hospitals who come into contact with patients will have to be vaccinated, with no option for testing instead, the governor said. Source: New York Times
$2.1 Billion AirTrain to La Guardia Gets Green Light from U.S.
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
The approval, a victory for Gov. Cuomo, comes over the objections of environmentalists and elected officials and clears way for construction. Source: New York Times
After Cuomo’s Closest Aides Testify, Now It’s His Turn
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2021
Investigators are focused on accusations of sexual harassment against the governor, as well as on the broader workplace culture in his office. Source: New York Times
Cuomo to Be Questioned in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to face investigators on Saturday in a sign that the attorney general’s inquiry may be nearing its final stages. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Adams Make First Appearance Since Primary Win
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
Eric Adams’s appearance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, like his visit to the White House on Monday, was centered on combating gun violence. Source: New York Times
How Accurate Is New York’s Covid Death Toll?
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
The state’s methodology has allowed it to report 11,000 fewer coronavirus-related deaths than the count from the National Center for Health Statistics. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Declares a Gun Violence Emergency in New York
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
The governor allocated $139 million to address shootings that are rising even as the pandemic recedes and to create jobs for young people. Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Need an $11B Tunnel. Will Biden Make It Happen?
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2021
The transportation secretary said building a new rail link under the Hudson River is critical to the economy far beyond the region. Source: New York Times