New Yorkers will immediately be allowed to possess up to three ounces of cannabis for recreational purposes, as other facets of the law are phased in over several months. Source: New York Times
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New York Must Offer Vaccine to All Prisoners Immediately, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
A judge in the Bronx ruled that people incarcerated in the state’s prisons and jails had been arbitrarily excluded from the coronavirus vaccine rollout. Source: New York Times
All Adults in New York Will Be Eligible for Vaccination Next Week
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2021
Those who are 30 and older will be eligible on Tuesday, and all other adults can be vaccinated starting April 6, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday. Source: New York Times
Executive With Ties to Cuomo Got Special Access to Virus Testing
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2021
A drug company president who has long been close to the governor received the early tests, as did his family. The impeachment inquiry will examine testing provided to the Cuomo family. Source: New York Times
New York Reaches a Deal to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2021
The move paves the way for a potential $4.2 billion industry, with millions of dollars in sales tax revenue reinvested in minority communities each year. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Family Is Said to Have Received Special Access to Virus Tests
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2021
Top health officials tested Chris Cuomo, the governor’s brother, when testing was not widely available, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Source: New York Times
Here's How Governor Cuomo Could Be Impeached
By Gotham Rex on March 24, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under investigation. If his own party moves against him, he could face New York’s first impeachment proceeding in more than a century. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Is On Track to Have Its First Black U.S. Attorney
By Gotham Rex on March 23, 2021
If nominated and confirmed, Damian Williams, a specialist in white-collar prosecutions who once clerked for Merrick Garland, would take over a famously powerful and independent office. Source: New York Times
New York Makes People 50 And Older Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccine on Tuesday
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2021
The moves follows a call from President Biden for U.S. states to make all adults eligible by May 1. Source: New York Times
30 Years After Anita Hill, We Should All Know What Sexual Harassment Is
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2021
Governor Cuomo championed the laws that made it easier to punish workplace harassment. Why is he unclear about them? Source: New York Times
Mixed Virus Data Has Some Experts Questioning Pace of N.Y.C. Reopening
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this week that businesses like indoor fitness studios would be allowed to reopen. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Faces New Claims of Sexual Harassment From Current Aide
By Gotham Rex on March 19, 2021
The aide, Alyssa McGrath, accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of ogling her body, remarking on her looks, and making suggestive comments to her and another woman in his office. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Nursing Home Deaths: F.B.I. Investigating if Cuomo Aides Gave False Data
By Gotham Rex on March 19, 2021
The inquiry has added to the legal pressure faced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his aides over the deaths of nursing home residents from Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Battered by Scandal, Governor Cuomo Leans on Black Leaders to Build His Defense
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has actively sought the support of Black leaders and elected officials to serve as a buffer against calls for his resignation or impeachment. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo’s Team Tried to Tarnish One of His Accusers
By Gotham Rex on March 16, 2021
People tied to Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to damage the credibility of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse Mr. Cuomo of sexual harassment. Source: New York Times