Gov. Kathy Hochul, who had narrowed her choices to several New York City lawmakers who are people of color, chose Mr. Benjamin, a state senator from Harlem. Source: New York Times
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Kathy Hochul Is Sworn In as New York’s First Female Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Ms. Hochul, who succeeds Andrew M. Cuomo after his resignation, has vowed to usher in a new era of civility and consensus in state government. 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
Kathy Hochul Is Looking for a Lieutenant Governor in New York City
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
Ms. Hochul, New York’s governor-in-waiting, plans to pick a No. 2 who is a downstate lawmaker and a person of color, to give her a balanced ticket in the 2022 primary. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Resigns, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him. 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
Marian Goodman Appoints Five Partners
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2021
Goodman, a defining presence in the art world for decades, has now promoted five employees as partners to shape the business’s future. Source: New York Times
Design Museum Hopes 11th Director’s the Charm
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
Will turbulent times end at the Museum of Arts and Design, where a rapid turnover of executives and visions has thrown the institution into disarray? Source: New York Times
N.J. attorney general is appointed director of enforcement at the S.E.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
The new director, Gurbir Grewal, has overseen a number of high-profile securities fraud cases, including a 2015 case involving the hacking of thousands of company news releases so a gang of criminals could engage in insider trading. Source: New York…
Biden Selects Sullenberger for Aviation Ambassadorship
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
Chesley B. Sullenberger III, who gained fame as the pilot who safely landed a plane in the Hudson River, was among President Biden’s long-awaited first slate of ambassadors. Source: New York Times
U.S. Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal District Judge
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
The judge, Zahid N. Quraishi of New Jersey, said after his selection by President Biden, “Candidly, I would prefer to be the hundredth, if not the thousandth.” Source: New York Times
Lawmakers Balk at Cuomo's Plan for M.T.A. Leadership
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
Sarah Feinberg’s potential role leading the nation’s largest transit system appeared uncertain a day after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced it. Source: New York Times
Sarah Feinberg Nominated to Run M.T.A.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will nominate Sarah Feinberg, a close ally, to oversee the largest transit system in North America. Source: New York Times
Editor of JAMA Leaves After Outcry Over Colleague’s Remarks on Racism
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
Dr. Howard Bauchner will step down after another editor suggested “taking racism out of the conversation” on a journal podcast. Source: New York Times