The Justice Department opened an inquiry into reports of sexual harassment and retaliation in the former governor’s administration. Source: New York Times
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Chris Cuomo Played Outsize Role in Andrew Cuomo’s Defense
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2021
Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Office Undermined Health Department, Top Doctor Testifies
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2021
The N.Y. Health Department became a “toxic work environment” early in the pandemic, a high-ranking doctor told officials investigating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Source: New York Times
Assembly Finds ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ Cuomo Engaged in Sexual Harassment
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2021
The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee’s findings reinforced an earlier state attorney general’s report on former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. Source: New York Times
Charlotte Bennet Remembers Cuomo Sexually Harassing Her
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
Charlotte Bennett, who had been a top assistant to former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, told investigators that the governor kept asking her about her sex life. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Last Stand: What He and His Accusers Told Investigators
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
In Andrew Cuomo’s 515 pages of sworn testimony, the former governor defended his behavior and denied touching anyone inappropriately. Source: New York Times
Hindu Sect, BAPS, Accused of Using Forced Labor at Temples Across U.S.
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
BAPS, a prominent sect, faces accusations of exploiting low-caste laborers from India to run massive temples around the country. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Reaches an Agreement With Labor Unions on Vaccine Mandates
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2021
The unions represent about 88,000 of the 160,000 employees covered by the city’s latest mandate, which requires all city employees to get vaccinated or face unpaid leave. Source: New York Times
Sexual Assaults Are Worsening a Crisis at Rikers, Jail Officers Say
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2021
Female officers, who make up nearly half of the uniformed staff at New York City’s jails, said they were at particularly high risk of being attacked. Source: New York Times
Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown.
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic. Source: New York Times
Starbucks Workers in Buffalo Seek Union Vote
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
The organizing campaign, if successful, could upend the company’s labor model. Employees say chronic understaffing has long caused frustration. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Wants to Make One Thing Clear: She Is Not Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
In her first acts as New York’s new governor, Ms. Hochul has sought to distance herself from her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, who resigned under pressure. Source: New York Times
Time’s Up C.E.O. Resigns Amid Crisis Over Cuomo Ties
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The departure is the latest fallout from revelations that group leaders advised the former New York governor on handling harassment allegations. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Farewell Address to Air on His Last Day in Office
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
The prerecorded speech comes nearly two weeks after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced his resignation; he will be succeeded at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Continues to Challenge His Accusers as Moving Trucks Are Loaded
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo set to leave office in a few days, his lawyer again challenged the credibility of the inquiry that led to his departure. Source: New York Times