Details of the agreement were released as investigators examine whether the New York governor used state resources to write the leadership memoir. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Accusers Are Subpoenaed in Sexual Harassment Investigation
By Gotham Rex on May 15, 2021
Four women who have accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct have been formally asked to testify under oath. Source: New York Times
As Cuomo Fights for Survival, He Revives His Combative Image
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The governor has begun to publicly undermine the state attorney general, Letitia James, who is overseeing investigations into Mr. Cuomo’s conduct. Source: New York Times
Sheldon Silver Is Ordered Back to Prison After 2-Day Furlough
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2021
Just two days after being furloughed, the once-powerful Democrat was headed back to prison to continue serving his sentence on corruption charges. Source: New York Times
N.Y., N.J. and Connecticut to Let Many Businesses Fully Reopen Mid-May
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
Restaurants, offices, retail stores, theaters, museums, barber shops, amusement parks and gyms and fitness centers will all be allowed to operate at full capacity for the first time since restrictions were adopted last year to prevent the spread of the…
Alexia’s Lifelong Nurse Has to Leave Her. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2021
For the most fragile New Yorkers and those who care for them, turning 23 brings enormous consequences. Source: New York Times
New York to End Bar and Restaurant Curfew in May
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
The curfew, which currently requires establishments to stop serving customers at midnight, will end statewide on May 17 for outdoor dining areas and May 31 for indoor dining. Source: New York Times
Soon at Bars, It’s Adios to ‘Cuomoritos’
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
Lawmakers are expected to move to pause Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s rule that forced bars and restaurants to serve food with alcoholic drinks. Source: New York Times
New York State To Life Rule Mandating Food Served With Alcohol
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
The rule had been criticized by many, including the restaurant industry and many Republican lawmakers, as arbitrary and an unfair regulation for bars that weren’t used to serving food. Source: New York Times
New York Will Allow Walk-Ins at State Vaccine Sites
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
Starting Thursday, anyone 16 or older can get a first dose of a Covid vaccine without an appointment at any state-run mass vaccination site in New York, a policy the state hopes will draw out the hesitant. Source: New York…
New York Loses House Seat After Coming Up 89 People Short on Census
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
New population figures released on Monday confirmed that after the latest census, New York would lose a congressional seat, but only by the narrowest of margins. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, in Rare Public Appearance, Says: ‘I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
After months of holding virtual news conferences, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took reporters’ questions in Syracuse, N.Y., and rejected accusations of harassment. Source: New York Times
Why the Shinnecock Tribe Is Clashing With the Hamptons’ Elite
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
The Shinnecock Indian Nation views a casino on its reservation as a path out of poverty, but some wealthy neighbors are up in arms. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Gov. Cuomo is already weathering investigations into his professional conduct and personal behavior — and now his work as an author will be scrutinized as well. Source: New York Times
Jurors in Daniel Prude Case Voted Overwhelmingly in Favor of Police
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
Mr. Prude’s death last year became part of a fraught national conversation around racism and brutality in policing. Source: New York Times