The governor has suffered consequential defections from core constituencies, including labor, white suburban lawmakers and Black political leaders. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Politics and Government”
5 Things to Know About the Cuomo Sexual Harassment Findings
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The report issued Tuesday by the New York State attorney general, Letitia James, could make it difficult for the governor to remain in office. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sexual Harassment Part of Broader Toxic Workplace, Report Says
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The new account of a state trooper bolsters a meticulous new report on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s misdeeds — and how his inner circle allowed such conduct to fester. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor, calls Cuomo’s behavior ‘repulsive.’
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
If the governor were to resign over sexual harassment allegations, Ms. Hochul, a moderate Democrat from Buffalo, would become the first female governor of New York State. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Grilled for 11 Hours in Sexual Harassment Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2021
The investigation by the New York State attorney general’s office could determine Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Adams Make First Appearance Since Primary Win
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
Eric Adams’s appearance with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, like his visit to the White House on Monday, was centered on combating gun violence. Source: New York Times
How Accurate Is New York’s Covid Death Toll?
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
The state’s methodology has allowed it to report 11,000 fewer coronavirus-related deaths than the count from the National Center for Health Statistics. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams’s Win Is a ‘Watershed Moment’ for Black Leaders in New York
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2021
Black candidates are poised to occupy some of New York’s top elected offices, including those of mayor, public advocate and two of the city’s five district attorneys. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Has Plans for New York, Beyond Public Safety
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2021
Mr. Adams, the Democratic mayoral nominee, has stances on policing, transportation and education that suggest a shift from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Remains Tight With Adams Leading in Revised Tally
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2021
Eric Adams kept his lead in a new tally of ranked-choice preferences, after the Board of Elections scrapped the results of an earlier count. Source: New York Times
Inside the Turmoil at the Agency That Is Running Ranked-Choice Voting
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2021
The Board of Elections, which has a history of mishaps, is now under intense fire for its error in releasing mayoral primary results. Source: New York Times
The Abrupt Halt of To-Go Cocktails Leaves New York Restaurants Reeling
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2021
Owners, who relied on the drinks to stay afloat during the pandemic, are unloading cocktails and wondering what to do with all the packaging equipment that is now useless as an alcohol sales loophole is closed. Source: New York Times
How India Walton Pulled It Off in the Buffalo Mayoral Primary
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2021
Ms. Walton, 38, a democratic socialist who has never held political office, defeated Byron Brown, a four-term incumbent. Source: New York Times
N.Y. State of Emergency Ends Thursday. Booze to Go to End With It.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
With most restrictions already relaxed and fewer new coronavirus cases being detected in the state, “the emergency is over,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. Source: New York Times
N.Y. City Council Is Set for a Complete Overhaul in Primary Election
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
As progressive groups hoped to push the Council to the left, early results showed two of their favored candidates had won and others appeared likely to be elected. Source: New York Times