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
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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
Cuomo Is Accused of Sexual Harassment by a 2nd Former Aide
By Gotham Rex on February 27, 2021
The woman, 25, said that when they were alone in his office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked if she “had ever been with an older man.” Source: New York Times
‘Everything Seems So Tenuous’: Variants Threaten N.Y.C.’s Progress on Virus
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2021
Cases have fallen more slowly in New York City than nationwide, and highly contagious variants are causing concern. Source: New York Times
New York City’s Arts and Recreation Employment Down 66%, Report Says
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2021
The New York State comptroller’s office details the effects of the pandemic’s devastation and says a full recovery would be made only with government assistance. Source: New York Times
Lindsey Boylan, Ex-Aide, Says Cuomo Sexually Harassed Her
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2021
Lindsey Boylan accused the New York governor of kissing her in his office in 2018. She left her job as a special adviser to him soon after. Source: New York Times
Marijuana Is Legal in New Jersey, but Sales Are Months Away
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
Legislation signed on Monday decriminalizes the use or possession of up to six ounces of cannabis, ending an era of disproportionate arrests in communities of color. Source: New York Times
Can Andrew Cuomo’s ‘Bullying’ Style Still Work in Politics?
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
The scrutiny of Covid-19 deaths in New York nursing homes has also put the governor’s aggressive behavior in the spotlight. Source: New York Times
South Africa Variant Emerges in New York
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
Coronavirus cases are declining in the state, but uncertainties remain about new dangers and the pace of vaccination. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Lashes Out at Critics As Outcry Over Nursing Homes Grows
By Gotham Rex on February 19, 2021
The New York governor’s remarks came as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined lawmakers backing an investigation into the state’s handling of nursing homes in the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Faces Revolt After Handling of Nursing Home Deaths
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2021
Democratic lawmakers have begun to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of virus-related nursing home deaths, and the governor also faces a federal inquiry. 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
Cuomo Attacks a Fellow Democrat Over Nursing Home Criticism
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo lashed out at Assemblyman Ron Kim, both publicly and in a private phone call, as a war intensified over the state’s handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Accepts Some Blame in Nursing Home Scandal but Denies Cover-Up
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits to a delay and “creating pain,” but stopped short of a full apology for the state’s withholding of virus death data from state lawmakers. Source: New York Times
Kathleen Ham, Who Met Her Rapist Twice in Court, Dies at 73
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2021
“He’s been out there for 32 years,” she said in a voice turned gravelly by years of chain-smoking. “And I’ve been in my own private jail.” Source: New York Times