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.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
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
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2021
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
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
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
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
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
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
Why NY's Excelsior Pass Vaccine Passport Could Cost Taxpayers $17 Million
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
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.
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
Will Cuomo Run for a 4th Term? A $10,000-a-Plate Fund-Raiser Says Yes.
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
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'
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
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.
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
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
By Gotham Rex on May 17, 2021
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
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
N.Y.C. Will Offer Vaccinations at Subway Stations
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
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
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