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
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Cuomo Assembly Report Contains Grounds for Impeachment, Lawmaker Says
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
A report set to be made public next week sheds new light on the Cuomo administration’s manipulation of nursing home death data and the former governor’s $5.1 million book deal. 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
60 Cases Are Thrown Out in Queens After Misconduct by 3 NYPD Detectives
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The testimony of three New York Police Department detectives in dozens of cases in Queens was called into question after they were convicted of crimes or misconduct. Source: New York Times
Ed Mullins, Ex-Police Union Chief, Retires as Discipline Is Announced
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
Mr. Mullins’s retirement, after a 40-year Police Department career, took effect the same day he was fined for messages posted on Twitter. Source: New York Times
After Years of Sexual Abuse Allegations, How Did This Doctor Keep Working?
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
Hospital staff members looked the other way while Ricardo Cruciani addicted vulnerable women to pain medications and assaulted them, according to a new lawsuit. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Is Faulted for Using Security Detail for Personal Benefit
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
A city investigation criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s use of his security detail during his presidential campaign and to transport his children. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s $5 Million Book Deal Is Subject of a New Ethics Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
The move by a state ethics panel is a forceful example of how much the political environment has been reshaped since Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor. Source: New York Times
Jack Brown Earns $1 Million to Run Homeless Shelters Despite Troubled Past
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2021
Some executives at nonprofit groups that operate New York City homeless shelters are benefiting from the plight of the people they serve. Source: New York Times
Housing Boss Earns $1 Million to Run Shelters Despite a Troubled Past
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2021
Some executives at nonprofit groups that operate New York City homeless shelters are benefiting from the plight of the people they serve. Source: New York Times
2nd Cuomo Investigation Expected to Confirm Harassment Claims
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2021
The final report, expected in October, could revive calls for lawmakers to impeach Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, to prevent him from running again, though that seems unlikely. Source: New York Times
How Andrew Cuomo’s Exit Tarnished a Legacy and Dimmed a Dynasty
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2021
For 40 years, the Cuomo name has been synonymous with Democratic power in New York. Now it could mean something else. Source: New York Times
A Gallery Sells Hunter Bidens. The White House Says It Won’t Know Who’s Buying.
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Hunter Biden’s works are being offered for as much as $500,000 apiece; his art dealer said he would follow ethics guidelines developed by the Biden administration. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Resignation Speech Makes Play to Preserve His Legacy
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
In his resignation speech, Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed regrets but also emphasized his achievements during three terms leading New York State. Source: New York Times
The Abandonment of Andrew Cuomo: Unions, Party Leaders and Deep Allies
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The governor has suffered consequential defections from core constituencies, including labor, white suburban lawmakers and Black political leaders. Source: New York Times