The transportation secretary said building a new rail link under the Hudson River is critical to the economy far beyond the region. Source: New York Times
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N.Y. State of Emergency Ends Thursday. Booze to Go to End With It.
With most restrictions already relaxed and fewer new coronavirus cases being detected in the state, “the emergency is over,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. Source: New York Times
‘We’re Not Back to Normal,’ but New Yorkers Savor Reopening Weekend
With virus restrictions lifted, New Yorkers had mixed reactions to ending the precautions they’d grown used to. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Inner Circle Raised Money for Aide, Joseph Percoco, Who Was Convicted of Bribery
Gov. Andrew Cuomo distanced himself from the aide, Joseph Percoco, but the governor’s sister and close allies quietly funded the aide’s legal fight. Source: New York Times
With Cuomo Weakened, N.Y. Lawmakers End Session With Flex of Power
State lawmakers passed several progressive priorities to cap the 2021 session, but clashed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo as impeachment inquiries continued. Source: New York Times
Lawmakers Balk at Cuomo's Plan for M.T.A. Leadership
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
Why NY's Excelsior Pass Vaccine Passport Could Cost Taxpayers $17 Million
The state’s contract with I.B.M. details a Phase 2 of the Excelsior Pass, which could include uses that some advocates say raise privacy concerns. Source: New York Times
Sarah Feinberg Nominated to Run M.T.A.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will nominate Sarah Feinberg, a close ally, to oversee the largest transit system in North America. Source: New York Times
Will Cuomo Run for a 4th Term? A $10,000-a-Plate Fund-Raiser Says Yes.
The event on June 29 will be the first fund-raiser for Mr. Cuomo since overlapping investigations engulfed his administration earlier this year. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Investigation by U.S. Examines Virus Tests for 'Specials'
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was already under fire after members of his family received expedited testing in the pandemic’s early weeks. Source: New York Times
Is New York's MTA Subway Safe? Many Riders Say No.
City officials cite lower subway crime numbers, but a spate of random attacks has unnerved riders. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Set to Receive $5.1 Million from Pandemic Book Deal
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
Cuomo Accusers Are Subpoenaed in Sexual Harassment Investigation
Four women who have accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct have been formally asked to testify under oath. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Offer Vaccinations at Subway Stations
The state will offer free subway and rail tickets as an incentive. And the State University of New York planned to require that returning students be fully vaccinated. Source: New York Times
As Cuomo Fights for Survival, He Revives His Combative Image
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
