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
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Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Gov. Cuomo is already weathering investigations into his professional conduct and personal behavior — and now his work as an author will be scrutinized as well. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Faces Inquiry Over Use of State Resources for Pandemic Book
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The New York governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, is now the subject of four separate investigations into his behavior in office. Source: New York Times
Embattled N.R.A. Chief Kept Bankruptcy Filing Secret From Deputies
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2021
Facing enforcement by the New York attorney general, the National Rifle Association’s chief executive hatched a secret plan for bankruptcy. Source: New York Times
Governor Cuomo Sexual Harassment Inquiry to Be Led by 2 Lawyers
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
Attorney General Letitia James named a former federal prosecutor, Joon H. Kim, and an employment lawyer, Anne L. Clark, to lead the investigation that may determine the governor’s future. Source: New York Times
Democratic Leaders of N.Y. Legislature Take Aim at Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
As the governor maintained a defiant stance, the leader of the State Senate became the most prominent official to call on him to step down. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Told to Preserve Records at Issue in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2021
The directive came as Mr. Cuomo faced a new accusation that an aide had completed the sexual harassment training he was required to undergo for him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Must Admit to His ‘Predatory Behavior,’ Accuser Says
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
“These are not the actions of someone who simply feels misunderstood; they are the actions of an individual who wields his power to avoid justice,” Charlotte Bennett said. 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
What We Know About Gov. Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Claims
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2021
Two former state employees have accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, prompting calls for an independent investigation. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Investigation: Governor Attacked Over His ‘Independent Review’ of Sex Harassment Claims
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2021
Democratic leaders in Albany questioned the impartiality of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s choice to lead the inquiry, while others called for his immediate resignation. 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
A Special Unit to Prosecute Police Killings Has No Convictions
By Gotham Rex on February 26, 2021
The case of Daniel Prude’s death is the latest example of the challenges prosecutors face when they try to hold police officers accountable. Source: New York Times
Daniel Prude's Death Leads to No Charges for Police
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2021
Mr. Prude, a Black man who was having an apparent psychotic episode, died after police officers placed a mesh hood over his head and pinned him to the ground, leading to widespread protests. Source: New York Times
Cuomo at a Crossroads: What Comes Next?
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2021
We talked to our Albany bureau chief, Jesse McKinley, about a political reckoning over coronavirus deaths for the embattled governor of New York. Source: New York Times