Gov. Andrew Cuomo characterized the new allegations as “gut-wrenching,” but insisted that he has “never done anything like this.” Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Faces New Accusation of Inappropriate Touching
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2021
An unidentified staff member said the incident occurred when she was working at the Executive Mansion, where the governor lives. Few details have emerged. Source: New York Times
Top State Leader Says ‘Cuomo Must Resign.’ Governor Says ‘No Way.’
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that honoring calls for his resignation because of unproven allegations would be “anti-democratic.” Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Told to Preserve Records at Issue in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2021
The directive came as Mr. Cuomo faced a new accusation that an aide had completed the sexual harassment training he was required to undergo for him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, Contrite Over Sexual Harassment Accusations, Refuses to Resign
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
In his first public appearance since a series of harassment allegations surfaced, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said he had “learned an important lesson.” Source: New York Times
Cuomo Must Admit to His ‘Predatory Behavior,’ Accuser Says
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
“These are not the actions of someone who simply feels misunderstood; they are the actions of an individual who wields his power to avoid justice,” Charlotte Bennett said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Accused of Unwanted Advance at a Wedding: ‘Can I Kiss You?’
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2021
The young woman’s account follows two separate accusations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed two female state employees. Source: New York Times
How a Medusa Sculpture From a Decade Ago Became #MeToo Art
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2020
Some criticized the fact that the artist behind the work, which was unveiled on Tuesday, was a man. One backer says men need to be in the conversation. Source: New York Times
Cyrus Vance Jr., Beat Trump and Weinstein. Why is His Standing Still Shaky?
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2020
The Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., has two big recent victories, but still has not said whether he is seeking re-election. Source: New York Times