Voters keep electing men with gruff demeanors and sharp elbows. And yet we are surprised when things end badly. Source: New York Times
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‘Ugh’: Life at Andrew Cuomo’s Hometown Newspaper
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2021
The Times Union’s strait-laced, minimal-schmooze, no off-the-record principles put it on a collision course with the notoriously press-controlling governor of New York. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo Took Advantage of #MeToo
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2021
When a movement swept the world, the New York governor cast himself as its champion. But even as he signed protections and surrounded himself with feminists, he was committing fresh offenses, according to a new report. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Aide Who Says He Groped Her Files Criminal Complaint in Albany
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The complaint from the woman, an executive assistant whose name has not been publicized, increases the possibility that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face criminal charges. Source: New York Times
How Cuomo and His Team Retaliated Against His Accusers
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Governor Cuomo relied on a shrinking cadre of trusted advisers to guide strategy over sexual harassment allegations and to hit back at the women who accused him. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry 'Nearing Completion,' State Assembly Says
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his lawyers were directed to submit any evidence in the governor’s defense to the Assembly by next Friday. Source: New York Times
The Continued Fallout From the Cuomo Report
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The firestorm around Gov. Andrew Cuomo intensified as four prosecutors announced criminal investigations and key allies withdrew support. Source: New York Times
Carl Heastie: The Man Who Would Oversee Cuomo’s Impeachment
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The Democratic Assembly speaker, most comfortable behind the scenes, now finds himself in the spotlight, facing the possibility of taking down a governor from his own party. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo Faces Multiple Criminal Investigations
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
District attorneys in Manhattan and Nassau and Westchester Counties separately announced that they were investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s actions. Source: New York Times
The Abandonment of Andrew Cuomo: Unions, Party Leaders and Deep Allies
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The governor has suffered consequential defections from core constituencies, including labor, white suburban lawmakers and Black political leaders. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sexual Harassment Report: Voters Ask For Resignation
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo won praise for his performance during the pandemic. But after an investigation found he had sexually harassed 11 women, some supporters said they were done. Source: New York Times
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
After Damning Sexual Harassment Report, Will Cuomo Resign?
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The governor once again defied calls to resign, including from President Biden. But his future remains in doubt. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Is Under Criminal Investigation and Facing Legal Jeopardy
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
The state attorney general’s report and an announcement by the Albany district attorney placed the governor in legal jeopardy. Source: New York Times