Attorney General Letitia James named a former federal prosecutor, Joon H. Kim, and an employment lawyer, Anne L. Clark, to lead the investigation that may determine the governor’s future. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “New York State”
Democratic Leaders of N.Y. Legislature Take Aim at Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
As the governor maintained a defiant stance, the leader of the State Senate became the most prominent official to call on him to step down. Source: New York Times
These Y.M.C.A. Camps Served Children for 100 Years. Now They Are Shut.
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
The Y.M.C.A. of Greater New York is selling three summer camps that have been a bucolic retreat for generations of poor children from the city, part of the pandemic’s economic fallout. 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
A Governor in Isolation: How Andrew Cuomo Lost His Grip on New York
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2021
Amid calls for his resignation, the governor is relying on a shrinking circle of advisers to help him navigate the biggest crises of his political life. 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 Aides Rewrote Nursing Home Report to Hide Higher Death Toll
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2021
The intervention was the earliest action yet known in an effort by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that concealed how many nursing home residents died in the pandemic. 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
New York to Allow Limited Live Performances to Resume in April
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
The state will allow plays, concerts and other performances to start again April 2 for audiences of up to 100 people indoors, or 200 outdoors. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Take Their Stands on Cuomo’s Scandals
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
After three women accused Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of sexual harassment, some candidates called for an investigation, and others, resignation. 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 Losing Power and Allies as Crisis Deepens
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced more calls for his resignation, and a Republican congressman and Trump backer, Lee Zeldin, said he was exploring a challenge to him next year. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Could Be Compelled to Testify in Sexual-Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
The attorney general’s investigation into the governor will give her far-ranging subpoena powers to request documents and call witnesses. Source: New York Times
A Year After New York’s First Covid-19 Case, Cuomo Lies Low
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
After drawing praise for his leadership early in the pandemic, the governor is embroiled in several scandals. 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