For 40 years, the Cuomo name has been synonymous with Democratic power in New York. Now it could mean something else. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo Will No Longer Face Impeachment, Assembly Leader Says
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the New York State Assembly, said the body would end its investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo when his resignation takes effect later this month. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Resigning, but Some Legislators Still Want to Impeach Him
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
The New York State Assembly could still move to impeach the governor, but many high-ranking Democrats want to avoid that outcome. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Has $18 Million in Campaign Cash. What Can He Do With It?
By Gotham Rex on August 12, 2021
The huge war chest is the most money retained by a departing New York politician in recent memory. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Speaks After Cuomo Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In her first remarks since Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned, the lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, distanced herself from the governor and promised her office would not be “toxic.” Source: New York Times
New York Women Weigh Admiration for Cuomo Against Allegations
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
In a state still just teetering toward normalcy, women met the news of the resignation with sometimes warring impulses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo's Final Days Before He Announced His Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Behind the scenes, the governor vacillated between defiant and defeated, eventually accepting that his formidable political army had fallen away. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Resigns, Ending Decade-Long Run in Disgrace
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unable to withstand a barrage of sexual harassment allegations that led most of his allies to abandon him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Resignation: Shock to Many, Relief to Some, Overdue to Others
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
The governor’s decision to leave office as a potential impeachment loomed touched off a range of reactions from Washington to Buffalo. Source: New York Times
Brittany Commisso Accused Cuomo of Groping, Says It Was 'Not Normal'
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Brittany Commisso, who filed a criminal complaint against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, spoke publicly for the first time about her allegations. Source: New York Times
Roberta Kaplan, Who Aided Cuomo, Resigns from Time’s Up
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Ms. Kaplan, a prominent progressive lawyer, was involved in an effort to discredit a woman who had accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, a report said. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Moves Closer to Impeachment as Lawmakers Gather
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2021
Legislators could decide by early next month to try to force the governor from office over allegations that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Top Aide, Melissa DeRosa, Resigns as He Fights to Survive
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
The governor’s strategist helped lead efforts to retaliate against one of the women who accused him of sexual harassment, the attorney general’s report found. Source: New York Times
'Executive Assistant #1' Says Cuomo 'Broke the Law'
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
“What he did to me was a crime,” said Brittany Commisso, identified in a report from the state attorney general as “Executive Assistant #1.” Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Quietly Prepares to Replace Cuomo as Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2021
After working mostly in the background since joining Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team in 2014, Ms. Hochul is poised to replace him if he steps down or is forced out. Source: New York Times