Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to take the reins of state government, and, like other New York Democrats, already looking toward 2022. Source: New York Times
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Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor, calls Cuomo’s behavior ‘repulsive.’
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
If the governor were to resign over sexual harassment allegations, Ms. Hochul, a moderate Democrat from Buffalo, would become the first female governor of New York State. Source: New York Times
Ciattarelli Defeats Trump Loyalists in G.O.P. Primary to Take on Murphy
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Jack Ciattarelli won New Jersey’s Republican primary and will face Philip D. Murphy, the Democratic incumbent, in November. 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
Andrew Giuliani to Run for GOP Nomination for NY Governor
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
The son of Rudolph W. Giuliani joins two other candidates in a primary that could demonstrate former President Trump’s continued hold on their party. Source: New York Times
Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Staunch Conservative, Will Run for N.Y. Governor
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2021
Mr. Zeldin, an avid supporter of former President Donald Trump who voted to overturn the results of November’s election, said that to “save New York, Andrew Cuomo’s gotta go.” Source: New York Times
Andrew Giuliani Considers a Run for N.Y. Governor
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2021
Mr. Giuliani, 35, has never been elected to public office, and his most prominent government job was as a public liaison assistant and special assistant to the president for the Trump White House. 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
Andrew Cuomo Is Under Fire. Can He Be Defeated?
By Gotham Rex on February 27, 2021
The growing uncertainty over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political fortunes is a sharp turnaround from last year, when some supporters dreamed of a presidential bid. Potential challengers have noticed. Source: New York Times
Gov. Phil Murphy Unveils N.J. Budget Plan With No New Taxes
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2021
A $44.8 billion spending plan unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy calls for no new taxes and fully funds the state pension program for the first time since 1996. Source: New York Times