Lee Zeldin, a Republican congressman from Long Island, voted to overturn 2020 election results and blamed Democrats for Jan. 6 violence. Now, he wants to lead New York State. Source: New York Times
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A.O.C. Wants Justices Impeached for ‘Lying Under Oath’ on Roe Views
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
The representative called for a House investigation into whether the justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh, were dishonest when discussing Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings. Source: New York Times
Will Cuomo Try to Make a Comeback?
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Recent decisions by prosecutors to not pursue criminal charges against ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo may fuel his interest in re-entering public life. Source: New York Times
Assembly Finds ‘Overwhelming Evidence’ Cuomo Engaged in Sexual Harassment
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2021
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
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
Andrew Cuomo Is Charged in Sexual Misconduct Complaint
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2021
Mr. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, resigned in August after a state attorney general report concluded that he had sexually harassed multiple women. Source: New York Times
Lev Parnas, Ex-Giuliani Ally, Is Convicted of Campaign Finance Charges
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2021
A federal jury found that Mr. Parnas and a second man funneled a Russian tycoon’s money to U.S. candidates to win favorable treatment for a marijuana business. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Shadow Looms as Trial of Giuliani Associate Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
Though Mr. Parnas played a key role in the events that led to the former president’s impeachment, the charges he faces involve accusations of campaign finance violations. 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
Igor Fruman Expected to Plead Guilty in Campaign Finance Case
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Igor Fruman had aided Rudolph Giuliani in his effort to dig up dirt on Donald J. Trump’s political rivals. Source: New York Times
Lawmakers Will Issue a Report on Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry After All
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2021
After criticism, the New York State Assembly said it would continue its investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo instead of suspending it. That does not mean lawmakers will move to impeach him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Will No Longer Face Impeachment, Assembly Leader Says
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, said the body would end its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo when his resignation takes effect later this month. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Resigning, but Some Legislators Still Want to Impeach Him
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
The New York State Assembly could still move to impeach the governor, but many high-ranking Democrats want to avoid that outcome. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Has $18 Million in Campaign Cash. What Can He Do With It?
By Gotham Rex on August 12, 2021
The huge war chest is the most money retained by a departing New York politician in recent memory. 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