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
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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 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
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
Kathy Hochul Quietly Prepares to Replace Cuomo as Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
After working mostly in the background since joining Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team in 2014, Ms. Hochul is poised to replace him if he steps down or is forced out. Source: New York Times
Are We Finally Done With Tough-Guy Politicians?
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2021
Voters keep electing men with gruff demeanors and sharp elbows. And yet we are surprised when things end badly. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Aide Who Says He Groped Her Files Criminal Complaint in Albany
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The complaint from the woman, an executive assistant whose name has not been publicized, increases the possibility that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face criminal charges. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo and His Team Retaliated Against His Accusers
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Governor Cuomo relied on a shrinking cadre of trusted advisers to guide strategy over sexual harassment allegations and to hit back at the women who accused him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry 'Nearing Completion,' State Assembly Says
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his lawyers were directed to submit any evidence in the governor’s defense to the Assembly by next Friday. Source: New York Times
The Continued Fallout From the Cuomo Report
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The firestorm around Gov. Andrew Cuomo intensified as four prosecutors announced criminal investigations and key allies withdrew support. Source: New York Times
Carl Heastie: The Man Who Would Oversee Cuomo’s Impeachment
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The Democratic Assembly speaker, most comfortable behind the scenes, now finds himself in the spotlight, facing the possibility of taking down a governor from his own party. Source: New York Times
The Abandonment of Andrew Cuomo: Unions, Party Leaders and Deep Allies
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The governor has suffered consequential defections from core constituencies, including labor, white suburban lawmakers and Black political leaders. Source: New York Times
New York City’s Vaccine Passport Plan Renews Online Privacy Debate
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The mainstreaming of digital vaccine passes could lead to more surveillance, privacy researchers cautioned. Source: New York Times