The governor once again defied calls to resign, including from President Biden. But his future remains in doubt. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo’s Counsel, a Key Figure in Sexual Harassment Inquiry, Will Resign
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Judith Mogul, a special counsel to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was a central figure in at least one of the harassment complaints against the governor. Source: New York Times
An NYPD Officer Was Provoked While Making Arrests. Now He’s Criminally Charged.
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2021
A New York police sergeant attacked two handcuffed suspects while making arrests, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
After Cuomo’s Closest Aides Testify, Now It’s His Turn
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2021
Investigators are focused on accusations of sexual harassment against the governor, as well as on the broader workplace culture in his office. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over New York City’s Future in Final Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
The eight contenders jousted over their policies on public safety, homelessness, education and mental illness with less than a week left in the campaign. Source: New York Times
Top Mayoral Rivals Attack Adams and Clash on Policing and Ethics
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The debaters’ focus on Mr. Adams, centering on questions of his residency, reflected his front-runner status in the race for New York City mayor. Source: New York Times
Dianne Morales Faced a Campaign Uprising. Will It Matter to Voters?
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
Ms. Morales is running for New York City mayor on a platform of tackling inequality and shifting resources away from policing. But her campaign has been marred by defections and dysfunction. Source: New York Times
How a Secretive Legal Process Protects Police From Charges
By Gotham Rex on May 22, 2021
Grand jury minutes in the investigation into Daniel Prude’s death reveal the many ways the criminal justice system struggles when prosecuting the police. 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
How Eric Adams, Mayoral Candidate, Mixed Money and Political Ambition
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, has called money the “enemy of politics.” But his fund-raising has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of campaign-finance and ethics laws. 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
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
Guard Watched as Man Hanged Himself in Jail, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
Capt. Rebecca Hillman was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death, which has added to criticism of New York City’s jail system. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, in Rare Public Appearance, Says: ‘I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2021
After months of holding virtual news conferences, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took reporters’ questions in Syracuse, N.Y., and rejected accusations of harassment. Source: New York Times
In NYC Jail System, Guards Often Lie About Excessive Force
By Gotham Rex on April 25, 2021
More than half of the roughly 270 correction officers disciplined over a 20-month period lied to investigators or filed incomplete or inaccurate reports. Source: New York Times