Clean power supply is being generated in upstate New York, but it is not making its way to New York City, the area that relies most heavily on power from fossil fuels. Source: New York Times
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Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Mr. Suozzi will enter a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge the incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Office Undermined Health Department, Top Doctor Testifies
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2021
The N.Y. Health Department became a “toxic work environment” early in the pandemic, a high-ranking doctor told officials investigating ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 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
Gerald Migdol Is Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
Gerald Migdol is accused of concealing contributions to a New York City comptroller candidate to get more public-matching funds. Source: New York Times
New York's Governor Urges Adults at High Risk to Get Covid Booster
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged people in areas with a high positivity rate or whose jobs pose a risk to get a booster, but stopped short of issuing new guidelines. Source: New York Times
Cuomo May Have to Forfeit Millions Earned From Pandemic Memoir
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
A New York State ethics panel revoked its approval that allowed Andrew Cuomo to write his book, contending that he broke his promise not to use state resources. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Opens Vaccination Sites for Children 5 and Older
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
Gov. Hochul expands access to shots beyond local offices and schools. Source: New York Times
New York to Stop Accepting Applications for Pandemic Rental Aid
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
Officials said demand for the pandemic relief program was “far outstripping” available funds. Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the federal government for almost $1 billion more. Source: New York Times
‘It Came Off Creepy’: 6 Key Moments from the Cuomo Transcripts
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
The interviews were part of a five-month investigation into the sexual harassment claims against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that led to his resignation. Source: New York Times
South Asian Neighborhood in Queens Seeks to Unify Its Political Power
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
As New York begins to draw new legislative districts, partisan fights may overshadow the electoral harm the process can do to some groups. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo Under Oath: Proud, Prickly and Often Unable to Recall
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2021
A transcript of Mr. Cuomo’s 11 hours under questioning over sexual harassment allegations paints an extraordinary portrait of a combative governor. Source: New York Times
Why New York Is Closing 6 Prisons
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2021
The number of people incarcerated in New York is less than half of what it was in 1999, and the facilities being closed are well below capacity. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers’ Long Wait for Sports Betting by Phone Is Nearly Over
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The Gaming Commission, playing catch-up with New Jersey, bypassed Jay-Z and granted licenses to two coalitions that include big names in betting. Source: New York Times