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 Speaks After Cuomo Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In her first remarks since Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned, the lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, distanced herself from the governor and promised her office would not be “toxic.” Source: New York Times
New York Women Weigh Admiration for Cuomo Against Allegations
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In a state still just teetering toward normalcy, women met the news of the resignation with sometimes warring impulses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Resigns, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him. 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
Cuomo’s Resignation: Shock to Many, Relief to Some, Overdue to Others
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
The governor’s decision to leave office as a potential impeachment loomed touched off a range of reactions from Washington to Buffalo. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Makes History Amid Cuomo's Downfall
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
When she is sworn in, Ms. Hochul will become the first woman to serve as governor of New York. “I would say there’s no one better suited to step in now than she,” one ally said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Tries to Drag Out Impeachment Process
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
As calls for his resignation grow, Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains eager to fight back against findings that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Moves Closer to Impeachment as Lawmakers Gather
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Legislators could decide by early next month to try to force the governor from office over allegations that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Quietly Prepares to Replace Cuomo as Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
After working mostly in the background since joining Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team in 2014, Ms. Hochul is poised to replace him if he steps down or is forced out. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo and His Team Retaliated Against His Accusers
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Governor Cuomo relied on a shrinking cadre of trusted advisers to guide strategy over sexual harassment allegations and to hit back at the women who accused him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry 'Nearing Completion,' State Assembly Says
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his lawyers were directed to submit any evidence in the governor’s defense to the Assembly by next Friday. Source: New York Times
Carl Heastie: The Man Who Would Oversee Cuomo’s Impeachment
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The Democratic Assembly speaker, most comfortable behind the scenes, now finds himself in the spotlight, facing the possibility of taking down a governor from his own party. Source: New York Times
After Damning Sexual Harassment Report, Will Cuomo Resign?
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The governor once again defied calls to resign, including from President Biden. But his future remains in doubt. Source: New York Times
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