App NEWS
New York state ethics board set for overhaul in 2022
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“The state ethics commission, was completely politicized and undermined by Andrew Cuomo as a deliberate strategy to keep them out of his own hair.”
Government
New York ethics agency votes to claw back Cuomo’s book profits
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“Our investigation evidences that the Book was the product of significant work performed by Executive Chamber staff.”
App NEWS
NY Assembly’s Higher Education Committee chair calls on SUNY chancellor to resign
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Last week, investigators released emails and text messages from Malatras mocking Lindsey Boylan, an ex-aide to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after she called the work environment toxic in 2019.
App NEWS
Cuomo’s videotaped testimony released as former governor faces new federal probe
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“It would be an act of insanity to touch a woman’s breast and make myself vulnerable to a woman for such an accusation.”
Government
Cuomo’s Book Deal Revoked
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Some commissioners complain they were not given the details about the proposed book deal and it was improperly approved by JCOPE’s staff.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo harassment probe transcripts released, including former governor’s testimony
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Now a private citizen, Andrew Cuomo continues to deny that he ever touched anyone inappropriately.
App NEWS
Governor Hochul Stays Out of Cuomo Attacks on Investigators
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“Everything else will unfold with or without my commentary, and that’s just fine with me.”
App NEWS
Sheriff calls Cuomo criminal complaint case “solid”
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“Mr. Cuomo is scheduled to appear November 17th in Albany City Court. At which point he’ll be processed.”
2022 election
New York’s attorney general announces run for governor, setting up Democratic primary
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There’s a joke in Albany that the title “AG” stands for “Aspiring Governor”, and for good reason. Governors Andrew Cuomo and Elliot Spitzer were both attorney generals.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo to be charged with misdemeanor sex crime over alleged groping of former aide
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“Governor Cuomo has never assaulted anyone, and Sheriff Apple’s motives here are patently improper. Sheriff Apple didn’t even tell the District Attorney what he was doing.”
Crime and Justice
Former New York Governor Still Fighting Report That Found He Sexually Harassed 11 Women
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“(The state attorney general) had a motive to draw every possible inference against the governor, who was a political rival.”
Crime and Justice
New York Ethics Panel To Investigate Itself Over Cuomo Book Deal
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Cuomo never submitted the book contract to the panel, and the full commission never voted to approve the arrangement.
Government
New York’s Attorney General Breaks Silence on Cuomo Report, Delivers Campaign-Style Speech
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When asked directly at the end of the event if she was running for governor next year, James jokingly interrupted the questioner and took her exit.
App NEWS
New York’s Ethics Agency Refers Alleged Cuomo Leak to Attorney General for Investigation
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be out of office, but his legal troubles aren’t over just yet.
App NEWS
Kathy Hochul Now New York’s First Woman Governor
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“I believe that we will need mask mandates for children to go back to schools. And that will have to be universal, it will be statewide.”
Crime and Justice
In Farewell Address, Cuomo Doubles Down on Defense While Highlighting Accomplishments
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“The attorney general’s report was designed to be a political firecracker on an explosive topic.”
binghamton
Andrew Cuomo’s Final Day As New York Governor
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 10 years in control of the New York governor’s office comes to a close today.
Crime and Justice
Assembly Will Release Final Cuomo Impeachment Report, Speaker Says
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The Assembly dropped the probe on Friday after advice from attorneys that it wouldn’t be legal to impeach Cuomo after he’s left office
App NEWS
New York Will Require All Health Care Workers to be Vaccinated
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The new requirement applies to all health care workers in New York, regardless of employer.
Crime and Justice
Hochul Takes No Position On Impeachment Proceedings
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“I’ve been in this business long enough to know that it’s not in the purview of the New York State governor to dictate to the New York State Assembly.”
Government
In Barely A Year, Governor Cuomo Went From A Pandemic Hero To A Political Pariah
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The investigation brought down the governor less than a year after he won an Emmy Award for his famous coronavirus briefings.
App NEWS
Despite Cuomo Resignation, Ranking Impeachment Committee Member Wants To Continue
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“There is a lot there. You know, we didn’t just investigate sexual misconduct allegations like the Attorney General. We have investigations in several other areas that are pending.”
Akshar
Regional Lawmakers On Continuing Cuomo Impeachment Post-Resignation
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“I’m certain that we would be open to it if that’s their decision.”
Crime and Justice
Assembly Could Conclude Impeachment Investigations in ‘Weeks’
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“You want to make sure things are right, but also done in an expeditious manner. And, you know, I believe that this is going to be dealt with in weeks.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Attorney: My Client Was ‘Ambushed’ By Attorney General’s Sexual Harassment Report
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“There has been no open-minded fact-finding in this case.”
binghamton
Cuomo Accuser Speaks Publicly For First Time
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“It was the right thing to do. The governor needs to be held accountable.”
App NEWS
Melissa DeRosa, Top Aide To Governor Cuomo, Resigns From Role
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“What we need to do the soonest is to get Cuomo out of power because of the way he uses it, like a weapon.”
Crime and Justice
Sheriff Confirms Investigation Into “Executive Assistant #1” Allegation Against Cuomo
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“We will cooperate fully with the Albany sheriff and turn over all evidence related to this complainant.”
App NEWS
New York Assembly’s Impeachment Inquiry Nears Completion
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“I think it’s extremely realistic for the committee to be considering articles of impeachment by early September. And then the Assembly would have a vote.”
Crime and Justice
Pressure Mounts On Governor Cuomo To Resign
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“I will not be distracted from that job. We have a lot do to. We still have to manage the Covid beast. It is not dead yet. It is not over.”
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Responds To Attorney General’s Harassment Report, Calls It The Result Of Bias
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“The Governor’s conduct in this regard is unremarkable: Democratic and Republican politicians, male and female alike, use handshakes, hugs, and kisses to connect with others.”
Crime and Justice
President Biden, New York Senators Call On Cuomo To Resign
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“No elected official is above the law. The people of New York deserve better leadership in the governor’s office. We continue to believe that the Governor should resign.”
Crime and Justice
In Light Of The AG’s Report, Will Cuomo Be Impeached?
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Democrats will decide whether to move forward with impeachment charges against the governor. They’ve been building their own report to determine whether that’s the right move.
Akshar
Lupardo Joins Calls For Cuomo Resignation After AG Releases Sexual Harassment Report
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“We should be both expeditious and thorough. The state deserves that. The people of New York deserve that.”
Government
Cuomo: New York Needs Stronger Vaccination Policy
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“I wore a mask for year, it’s not the biggest deal in the world. I could get this delta variant, and I could spread the delta variant. So, better safe than sorry, I’m going to wear a mask.”
Andrew Cuomo
New York To Mandates Vaccines For State Employees
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Cuomo said his administration is doing a “full review” of its mask policies, now that the CDC has altered its recommendations.
Probe Into Alleged Sexual Harassment By New York’s Governor Could Be Near Its End
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Cuomo denies the charges, and when he was first accused in late winter apologized if his actions had been misinterpreted.
App NEWS
Report: Cuomo To Be Questioned Saturday On Sexual Harassment Claims
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“I can’t tell you how eager I am to tell my side of the story and the time will come.”
Government
Governor Defends, Explains New York’s Undercount Of COVID Deaths
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The AP finds that other states, including Pennsylvania, report death numbers that mirror the CDC numbers, and count all cases where COVID is either the cause of death or a contributing factor.
News
New York Governor, Mayoral Candidate Hold Unity Event
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Governor Cuomo, who has an antagonistic relationship with the left of his party, says he and Eric Adams come from the “same political philosophy.”
Crime and Justice
Critics: New York Doesn’t Need Another State of Emergency
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“Review some of the soft-on-crime pieces of legislation that have been passed in the last few years. I think the combination of all of those policies is having a big effect on this increase in violent crime.”
Andrew Cuomo
After Third Police Shooting In A Month, Broome Sheriff Puts Onus On Lawmakers
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Harder’s press conference came a day after Governor Andrew Cuomo instituted a statewide disaster emergency declaration on gun violence.
Government
New York Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis, Outlines Plan to Address Crime
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“Gun Violence is not only taking a human toll. It’s taking an economic toll. So we have no choice but to address it. It’s the right thing to do.”
App NEWS
New York Governor Signs Gender Recognition Law
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Under the law, New Yorkers who want to change their gender listed on an official identification, no longer needs a doctor’s permission or present medical evidence to obtain those changes.
App NEWS
Governor Cuomo’s Emergency Pandemic Powers End Today
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“The emergency is over. It will not be renewed.”
New York’s GOP Settling In On Zeldin To Challenge Cuomo For Governor
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Republicans, who have not won a statewide election in nearly 20 years, are energized by the multiple scandals that are weakening current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew Cuomo
Gillibrand Rules Out Bid For Governor, Touts Free School Lunch Proposal
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Gillibrand discussed both during a stop in Ithaca on Monday.
News
Cuomo’s Woes Give GOP New Hope
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Republicans, who have not won a statewide election in nearly 20 years, are energized by the multiple scandals that are weakening current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
App NEWS
Lawmakers, Advocates Urge New York’s Governor To Sign Child Poverty Reduction Act
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“This isn’t rocket science. It’s public policies that are the biggest lever to lift families out of poverty.”
Government
With COVID-19 Waning, Cuomo Retains Emergency Powers
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Not everyone can immediately go back to normal. Unvaccinated New Yorkers still need to wear masks in public and practice safe social distancing.
Uncategorized
Lifting COVID Restrictions Opens The Upstate Economy
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The good news is that the local economy is improving and more tourists are coming to town. The bad news is there is a shortage of workers to staff businesses and serve those tourists.
Economy
New Phase Of “I LOVE NY” Campaign Features Upstate Communities Dependent On Tourism
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The tourism industry claims 70% of a $900 million industry in central New York, was lost in the past year.
Government
Governor Cuomo Celebrates COVID-19 Milestone By Lifting More Mandates
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New York is still in the process of reopening from the months-long mandatory lock downs, and Governor Cuomo says there are still dangerous variants of the virus that are spreading in other parts of the world.
App NEWS
Cuomo: New York State Fair To Open At 100% Capacity This Summer
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In May, the governor announced the fair would be open at 50% capacity, but with record low infection rates and an almost 70% vaccination rate, Cuomo said it’s time to open the gates all the way.
Government
Cuomo Says New York One Step Closer to Vaccination Milestone
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Rates in some low-income urban and rural areas are as low as 38.8%. The governor says local governments need to focus on those areas and give it “one more push.”
Government
New York In Tie For The Lowest COVID-19 Infection Rate In The U.S.
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“New York’s COVID-19 numbers continue to hit record lows and New Yorkers are ready to return to normal.”
Andrew Cuomo
Lupardo Discusses “Clean Slate”, Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry
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“Any charges or implications that somehow this is being slow walked, I can categorically deny that.”
anna kelles
NY Senate Passes Crypto Moratorium, Assembly Prospects Remain Unclear
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Among those in opposition are union groups.
App NEWS
New York Governor Revises School Mask Policy: Yes Inside, No Outside
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The announcement began a weekend of confusion and anxiety for school leaders, teachers and parents who said they would have to once again reconfigure classrooms and alter other protocols.
Government
Cuomo: Most COVID-19 Restrictions Will End Once Vaccination Rate Hits 70%
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“We hit 70%, we will be back to life as normal, or as normalized as you can be post-COVID.”
Andrew Cuomo
Cuomo Addresses Bitcoin Mining: “There Are Serious Concerns”
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Any bills passed would require Cuomo’s signature.
App NEWS
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Committee Gives Update On Cuomo Case
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“There is already more than enough evidence to warrant Cuomo’s removal from office, yet the Assembly continues to dither and protect his power at the expense of New Yorkers.”
Crime and Justice
New York Ethics Panel Refuses To Issue Subpoena In Case Involving Former Cuomo Aide
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Members of the state’s ethics commission pressed Tuesday for a subpoena to look into a controversy over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s hiring of a former aide as a “volunteer” COVID-19 vaccine czar.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Announces Picks To Fill Two Seats on New York’s Highest State Court
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Those nominations will now go before the Judiciary Committee in the State Senate, which will then decide if they’ll get a full vote before the entire chamber. It’s likely that they will.
Government
Governor Cuomo Offers More Incentives To Freshly Vaccinated New Yorkers
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Meanwhile, Republicans in the state legislature say they want lawmakers to rescind a new mask mandate imposed by Cuomo on young children at day care centers.
App NEWS
Poll Finds Good And Bad News For New York’s Embattled Governor
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More New Yorkers think the embattled governor should hang on than think he should resign.
Government
New York Extends Expiration Date For COVID-19 Excelsior Pass
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Governor Cuomo also announced that more than 1 million Excelsior Passes have been issued since New York began the program in March.
App NEWS
Attorney General Rejects Cuomo’s Political Claims, Defends Probe Into His Book Deal
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“This is Albany politics at its worst — both the Comptroller and the Attorney General have spoken to people about running for Governor and it is unethical to wield criminal referral authority to further political self-interest.”
App NEWS
Cuomo Defends Early Pandemic Preferential COVID-19 Testing for Family
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“I was running COVID response for this state, so I didn’t want to get COVID, and precautions were taken.”
App NEWS
Newly Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Earn Lottery Tickets
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The top prize is $5 million dollars, but the Governor says there are also lesser prizes, with a one in nine chance of winning.
App NEWS
Targeting Cuomo, Republicans Seek To Ban Book Sales By Statewide Officials
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“Self-serving nakedly political press stunts are nothing new for these Republican politicians.”
Government
Cuomo’s Set To Be Paid $5.12 Million For His Pandemic Memoir, Tax Returns Show
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Of the initial payment for his new book, nearly half was taken out in expenses and taxes, and the rest was donated to the United Way of New York and placed in a trust for his three daughters.
App NEWS
New York State Adopts CDC’s New Face Mask Rules
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The governor says it’s still OK to continue to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable doing so.
App NEWS
New York Keeps Its Mask Rules; Other COVID Rules Will Ease Wednesday
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Connecticut and Pennsylvania promptly lifted their outdoor mask mandates. New Jersey, and Massachusetts, like New York, are waiting a little longer.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo: Making Someone Uncomfortable ‘Is Not Harassment’
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Governor Cuomo said flat-out at several public appearances that he did nothing “wrong,” and rebuffing claims that his actions violated the state’s laws on sexual harassment.
Crime and Justice
Governor’s Views Of Attorney General Probe Grow Negative
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In recent weeks, when the governor is asked by reporters about the probe, his answers often include a reference to the attorney general’s possible political motivations.
New York State Begins Pfizer Vaccinations For Younger Teens
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The Governor also announced that beaches and pools will operate with 6′ social distancing, with the goal to reopen them to 100% capacity by July 4.
Government
Over Half of New York Adults Are Fully Vaccinated
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“Even if a younger person tends to be less affected by COVID, they can transmit COVID just as easily as anyone. So, we have to change the mindset.”
News
Rob Astorino Enters Race For New York Governor, Seeks Rematch With Cuomo
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“The problem has been not just Andrew Cuomo … but this whole system up here has to be fixed. It’s broken and unfortunately the people of New York have responded by leaving.”
Government
Broadway To Reopen Sept. 14, New Rules for Baseball Games
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Fans who are unvaccinated will have to sit in a separate, socially distanced section with a maximum capacity of 33%.
App NEWS
Many COVID-19 Restrictions Could End Soon In New York
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The governor said everything can’t be reopened all at once — it’s not like flipping a “light switch,” he said — and some restrictions will remain for now.
Government
Cuomo Cautious Over Reopening NYC, Won’t Commit To Timeline For Reopening The Rest Of The State
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The governor says New York City and the rest of the state could open up sooner than July.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Says His “Time Will Come” And He’ll Tell His Side Of The Sexual Harassment Story
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“The complainants have continued to go to the press and make their complaints in the press, and I have not been able to respond. That’s not fair and that’s not right.”
Government
New York Legislature Ends Some Of Governor’s Pandemic Orders
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Restaurant industry groups hailed the end of what they called a “burdensome mandate” that further harmed businesses financially devastated by the pandemic.
Government
Fully Vaccinated New Yorkers Can Unmask Outdoors; Vaccine Clinics Accept Walk-Ins Starting Thursday
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“You don’t have to call; you don’t have to make an appointment.”
Crime and Justice
Embattled Cuomo Pursues Strategy For Survival
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The restrictions on the media began shortly after several current and former female aides accused the governor of sexual harassment, and in one case, sexual assault.
Economy
New York Senate to Act On Pandemic Rules, Like ‘Cuomo Chips’ Requirement
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“It is time to begin removing certain restrictions and regulations that are no longer necessary, so we can safely reopen and rebuild our state’s economy,”
Government
New York Could Sue To Prevent Loss Of Congressional Seat, Cuomo Says
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“We’re looking at legal options because when you’re talking about 89 [people], I mean, that could be a minor mistake.”
allegations
Cuomo, Broome County Leaders, Encourage Vaccination In Johnson City
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The governor was also asked about allegations of sexual misconduct and the state losing a congressional seat
Arts & Culture
Governor: New York State Fair Will Happen This Summer
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“The fair will be open, mark it on your calendar, start to plan to buy tickets and vendors start to get ready.”
Government
Cuomo, In Rare Direct Encounter With Media, Denies Allegations
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“To put it very simply, no,” Cuomo said.
Government
Cuomo’s Scandals Give GOP Candidates Hope
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“I believe that New York is ready to be returned to glory, but it’s not going to happen with a continued reign of Andrew Cuomo.”
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Inquiry Leader Gives Update On Cuomo Investigations
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Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine said a hotline set up by the committee has generated over 200 tips on probes into sexual harassment allegations made by multiple women.
New York Governor Urges Biden To Order 100% Zero-Emission Car Sales By 2035
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In a letter to the president, 12 governors asked that the White House order a ban on greenhouse gas-emitting cars and light trucks within 14 years.
Food and Farms
Bar, Restaurant Owners Want Midnight Curfew Lifted
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“Over and over, we’ve heard that we’re supposed to be following the facts and science. But as weeks turn into months, and months have now turned into over a year, we watched this administration change the rules without regard to either.”
Government
Attorney General Gets OK To Probe Cuomo Book Deal
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The attorney general is already investigating Cuomo on sexual harassment charges from multiple women. And federal prosecutors are looking into a possible cover-up of nursing homes deaths.
Poll: New Yorkers On The Fence About Cuomo
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60% approve the Democrat’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and about half (51%) do not believe Cuomo should resign.
Government
Following Federal Guidance, New York Pauses Johnson And Johnson Vaccine
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“We do have enough Pfizer and we do have enough Moderna to keep our schedule.”
Crime and Justice
Lawmakers Call For Openly LGBTQ+ Judge On New York’s Highest Court
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“It is imperative that the Commission of Judicial Nomination focus on vetting and recommending qualified LGBTQ+ candidates, who have an intimate understanding of the unique perspectives and needs of our community.”
New York Governor Comments On Allegation He Gave Priority COVID-19 Testing To Family
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Cuomo did not deny the allegations, saying that people who visited him during the early days of the pandemic received testing.
Government
Cuomo, Lawmakers Reach $212 Billion State Budget Deal
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“We not only balanced our budget, we are also making historic investments to reimagine, rebuild and renew New York in the aftermath of the worst health and economic crisis in a century.”
american rescue plan
Schumer Touts Stimulus, Dodges SALT And Cuomo During Elmira Visit
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The press conference Monday was held at the Hill Top Inn overlooking City of Elmira and the Chemung River and primarily centered around relief for restaurants in the most recent COVID bill.
Andrew Cuomo
NY GOP Chair Defends Reed, Fires At Dems On Cuomo Impeachment
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Nick Langworthy spoke in Binghamton on Wednesday
Government
Controversial Legal Protections for Nursing Homes, Hospitals Now In Cuomo’s Hands
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The law, approved nearly a year ago, essentially made it harder to sue those providers.
Government
Cuomo, Legislature Clash Over New Taxes On The Wealthy
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A recent study found New York’s over 120 billionaires increased their wealth by $88 billion dollars during the pandemic.
Crime and Justice
Assembly Impeachment Probe Into Cuomo Will Take ‘Months, Rather Than Weeks,’ Judiciary Chair Says
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The New York Attorney General’s Office is conducting its own, simultaneous investigation into the sexual harassment claim leveled against Cuomo in recent weeks.
Assembly Opens Impeachment Inquiry Against Cuomo
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“We’ll consider the use of subpoenas to ensure the documents are produced and there isn’t any obstruction or any destruction of documents.”
Government
Cuomo Admin Rejects Proposed Tax Hikes On High-Income Earners, Restores Planned Cuts
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Democrats have said those tax hikes, coupled with other revenue raisers targeted at the wealthy, could generate more than $8 billion for the state each year.
App NEWS
New York Lowers Vaccine Age Eligibility to 50, Launches New Distribution Program
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Cuomo’s office is encouraging faith-based institutions to partner with medical providers to launch local vaccination clinics.
App NEWS
Pharmacies Can Now Vaccinate New Yorkers With Co-Morbidities
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Pharmacies were previously only able to vaccinate New Yorkers over the age of 60 and teachers.
Cuomo Not First New York Governor To Face Impeachment Inquiry
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According to legend, Governor Sulzer was a product of the powerful Tammany Hall, and it helped him get elected in November of 1912.
App NEWS
Assembly’s Choice Of Impeachment Firm Faces Criticism
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Questions are being raised about the State Assembly’s choice of a law firm to help an impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Uncategorized
New York State Relaxes More COVID Restrictions
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“We know the vaccine is the weapon that defeats this invisible enemy and we are getting more shots in arms than ever before.”
New York Assembly Hires Top Law Firm For Cuomo Investigation
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The attorneys tapped to handle the investigation include a former federal prosecutor who helped investigate foreign meddling in the 2016 election.
App NEWS
Embattled Cuomo Supported By African-American Leaders
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Former Congressman Rangel addressed the accusations directly, saying Cuomo deserves a fair defense.
New York Lawmakers ‘Close’ On Deal To Legalize Marijuana
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“I spent this past weekend on the phone with the Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes working through it. We’re very close on marijuana.”
App NEWS
Poll: Half Of New Yorkers Say Governor Cuomo Should Stay On The Job, For Now.
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“The voters are not necessarily, at the moment, following the lead of the elected officials.”
New York’s ‘Vaccine Czar’ Called County Officials To Assess Their Loyalty To Cuomo
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Larry Schwartz, a longtime aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, called local officials in New York to gauge their loyalty to the governor. Some local officials viewed it as a threat to cut off vaccine.
App NEWS
Defiant Cuomo Says He’s A Victim Of Cancel Culture
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“People know the difference between playing politics, bowing to cancel culture, and the truth. I’m not going to resign.”
App NEWS
Could Cuomo Step Down Temporarily Without Being Impeached? Maybe Not
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“I believe it is in the best interest of our State if Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul serves as Acting Governor until the Attorney General’s investigations or any other potential inquiries reach a conclusion.”
App NEWS
Delgado, Katko Join Calls For Cuomo To Leave Office
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Fourteen of the state’s nineteen Congressional Democrats also released statements calling on the governor to resign Friday.
As Calls For Resignation Grow, Allegations Against Cuomo Referred To Police
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Republicans, who are in the minority in the legislature, said if the governor won’t resign, impeachment proceedings should begin.
Cuomo Aide Says Governor Groped Her In Executive Mansion
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After Gov. Andrew Cuomo denied touching women inappropriately, “the female aide became emotional” as she and other staff watched his remarks, according to the Times Union newspaper in Albany.
Sixth Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Misconduct
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“I never made any inappropriate advances. As I said last week, no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable.”
App NEWS
Despite Allegations, Cuomo Says Fourth Term Still On The Table
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A majority of Democrats in the state Legislature either haven’t taken a public position on whether Cuomo should resign, or have said they want to wait for the results of the attorney general’s investigation.
Government
New York Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Include Ages 60+
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“The supply is increasing, and if the supply is increasing we can increase our distribution levels.”
Government
As Calls Grow For Impeachment, Cuomo Conducts Business As Usual
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Cuomo’s plan would add a new, higher income tax bracket for New Yorkers making over $5 million a year. The wealthy would have the option of prepaying their taxes for the next two years at the 2020 rates.
Crime and Justice
Who Are The Attorneys Leading The Sexual Harassment Probe Against Cuomo?
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“There is no question that they both have the knowledge and background necessary to lead this investigation and provide New Yorkers with the answers they deserve.”
Government
Republicans To Introduce Impeachment Resolution Aimed at Cuomo
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“We won’t be able to force a vote, but we’re going to keep pounding on this issue. If they really believe in resignation, why not start the impeachment process?”
App NEWS
Corning, Oneonta To Get State-Run Mass Vaccination Sites
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Gov. Cuomo announced 10 new sites across the state on Monday.
Restaurant Capacity Increased To 75% Outside Of NYC, Starting March 19
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The data have shown that restaurants can operate safely and in accordance with strict health protocols at 75% capacity. New York City restaurant capacity will remain at 35% capacity.
Economy
With Federal Aid, Tax Hikes On The Rich Still On The Table, Cuomo Says
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That money would be used to fill the state’s budget deficit, which Cuomo’s office has projected to be about $15 billion over two years.
App NEWS
Senate Leader Says Cuomo Must Resign, Gov Says ‘No Way’
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“No, there is no way I resign,” said Cuomo, who added that he deserves “due process” while the AG’s probe continues.
State Officials Altered Count Of New York’s Nursing Home Deaths
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State officials insisted Thursday that the edits were made because of concerns about accuracy, not to protect Cuomo’s reputation.
Government
New York Legislature to Revoke Governor’s Special Pandemic Powers
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The action comes as Cuomo is embroiled in scandals over his nursing home policies during the coronavirus and allegations that he sexually harassed former staffers.
Andrew Cuomo
Reed Continues To Eye Governor’s Mansion, Timeline Is “Sooner Rather Than Later”
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Reed also told reporters Wednesday that if he declared candidacy for governor, he would not seek reelection to Congress
App NEWS
Legislature Agrees to Strip Cuomo of Emergency Pandemic Powers
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“These temporary emergency powers were granted as New York was devastated by a virus we knew nothing about. Now it is time for our government to return to regular order.”
App NEWS
3rd Woman Accuses Cuomo Of Offensive Behavior
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“The pattern of sexual harassment and predatory behavior by Governor Cuomo is unacceptable, and I believe the women coming forward.”
App NEWS
Attorney General Receives Referral to Begin Cuomo Harassment Probe
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One day after Cuomo offered his response to the charges, many elected officials, both Democrats and Republicans, said they don’t buy it
Government
In Year One Of COVID, Governor Cuomo’s Political Fortunes Rise, Fall
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After one year of pandemic, over 38,000 New Yorkers have died of the virus so far and more than one and a half million were sickened.
App NEWS
Governor Claims He’s ‘Playful,’ But ‘Never Inappropriately Touched Anybody’
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“I never inappropriately touched anybody and I never propositioned anybody and I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable, but these are allegations that New Yorkers deserve answers to.”
Crime and Justice
White House, Members Of Congress Call For Probe Into Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo
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The White House Press Secretary said President Biden has been briefed on the claims and supports an immediate investigation.
App NEWS
Cuomo Gives New York Attorney General Subpoena Powers After 2nd Woman Comes Forward
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Cuomo, who is already under fire for withholding data that showed twice as many nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than was previously disclosed, denies both allegations.
Crime and Justice
Cuomo Aides Combat Scandal On Two Fronts
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff were in damage control mode Thursday as they faced two scandals
Government
Cuomo’s Office Denies Sexual Harassment Charges
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“It’s not true. Look, I fought for and I believe a woman has the right to come forward and express her opening and express issues and concerns that she has. But it’s just not true.”
App NEWS
Poll Documents Cuomo’s Turn Of Fortune
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Cuomo’s job approval ratings, which were high in the summer and fall of 2020, have now dropped back to pre-pandemic levels, with 49% saying that he’s doing a good job in office.
Government
Cuomo: New Rules for Nursing Home Visits Begin Friday
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Visitors to nursing homes will continue to be banned in counties where the virus rate is 10% or higher, or in any facility where someone has contracted COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
binghamton
Assembly Democrats Agree to Take Action Against Cuomo Admin Over Nursing Homes
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“I do think there’s a consensus of the members that they want to take some action. We’re still trying to come to a place where all the members are comfortable, and I don’t know if we’re there yet.”
Andrew Cuomo
O’Mara, Senate Republicans, Introduce Plan To Curb Cuomo’s Emergency Powers
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“That’s no way to run government. That’s no way to have an actively participating legislature.”
Nursing Home Employees Stage Pickets, Seek State Reforms At Facilities
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“We want to provide a system in New York State that holds owners accountable, that makes sure we have the care hours that residents need to feel at home.”
Government
New York Senate Poised To Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
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The legislature gave Cuomo the powers nearly a year ago, in early March of 2020. But now, many say, it’s time to end them.
Government
Four New Mass Vaccination Sites to Open Upstate
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“This is a very big and aggressive effort to address vaccine hesitancy in the Black community.”
App NEWS
Governor Turns The Tables, Attacks Critic Of COVID Nursing Home Policies
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Governor Cuomo says he’s making his accusations against Assemblyman Kim because Kim attacked him first.
Clamor Grows, As Some New Yorkers Travel Hours For A Dose Of COVID Vaccine
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“What if they have some type of reaction while they’re in Binghamton or driving home, or if it’s a resident in our community who has no access to transportation?”
Economy
Cuomo Changes Marijuana Legalization Proposal, Outlining Plan for Revenue and Delivery
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Cuomo’s proposal would set aside $100 million of the state tax revenue generated by the cannabis industry to be reinvested for purposes of social equity, targeting communities disproportionately impacted by the state’s drug laws.
Government
Cuomo Concedes on Nursing Homes: ‘We Should Have Provided More Information Faster’
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In a rare concession, Cuomo said the state was wrong to stonewall lawmakers and members of the media on that data, saying it created a void for disinformation and “conspiracy theories.”
Economy
New York Expands List Of Late Closing Establishments
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“With the holiday surge now in our rear-view mirror, we must keep taking steps to further re-open the economy safely and responsibly.”
Featured in Category
Possible Cover-Up Of Nursing Home Deaths Provokes Calls For Probes Of Cuomo, Aides
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“Even just the appearance of being not being forthcoming with information is a liability in this case, and honestly I don’t understand why.”
App NEWS
After New Revelations, Support For Ending Cuomo’s Emergency Powers Grows
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“Crucial information should never be withheld from entities that are empowered to pursue oversight. This was always about getting the truth and allowing information to guide our response.”
App NEWS
Hemp Farmers Prepare for Lawsuit Against Cuomo Administration
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Hemp farmers are laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York in response to proposed state regulations that would prohibit the sale of hemp flower.
Government
Problematic Pandemic Response At Nursing Homes Prompts Action By New York’s Senate
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“If there’s things need to be codified in law, mandated in law that actually secure people’s safety and well being, that’s what we want to do.”
Government
Another Boost In Vaccine Doses Headed For New York
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Cuomo, who was on a call with the Biden administration Tuesday morning, said the federal government is planning to boost the state’s vaccine supply by 5% over the next three weeks.
Government
Chronically Ill New Yorkers Can Sign Up At State Vaccination Sites On Valentine’s Day
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They include cancer, heart conditions, COPD, chronic kidney disease, Type 1 and 2 diabetes, moderate to severe asthma, and people with intellectual and development disabilities, organ transplant recipients, and people who are morbidly obese.
Crime and Justice
Attorneys, Residents Criticize Police Reform Process In New York State
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The governor’s order — the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan — requires local police agencies to modernize their strategies and programs based on community input.
Government
Local Governments Will Decide if Restaurant Workers, Others Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Governor Cuomo received word from the Biden administration that New York would receive an additional 5% of vaccine doses over the next three weeks.
Government
Winter Storm Prompts Delays, Closures At State-Run COVID-19 Vaccinations Sites
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New Yorkers who have appointments at centers that closed because of the storm will receive new appointments by email or text.
Government
In Vaccine Roll Out, Governor Says Trust Still An Issue Among Black New Yorkers
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“The declination rate among blacks in hospital settings where they are hospital workers, is much, much higher than it is among whites or Latinos or Asians.”
Government
Governor Allows Weddings Next Month, New York City Reopens Dining On Valentine’s Day
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If you’re lucky enough to get engaged over a COVID-era dinner date, you’ll be able to get married as early as March 15.
App NEWS
Cuomo Deflects Blame From Attorney General’s Nursing Home Report
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“I believe everybody did the best they could. I believe the state department of health, they gave their best guidance and made the best decisions on the facts that they had.”
Government
Data Shows Racial Gap in COVID-19 Vaccine in New York
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The state will be launching a new advertising campaign targeted at communities of color with the intention of boosting vaccine recipients among those populations.
App NEWS
New York Will Receive Boost In Vaccine Supply, Governor Says
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“Now, the states will know what they’re getting every week for the next three weeks, and we’re getting 16-17% more.”
Government
Cuomo to Decide Fate of Bill to Study Broadband in NY
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If Cuomo doesn’t act on the bill by the end of the month, it will quietly disappear in the form of a pocket veto, which means lawmakers would have to pass it again for his consideration.
Elective Surgeries Can Resume, State Unveils New Online COVID Vaccine Tracker
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Governor Cuomo said the big problem across New York now is that hospitals can’t seem to vaccinate its own workers.
Government
Cuomo Announces Effort To Strengthen Fairness And Equity In Vaccine Distribution
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Polls have shown that vaccine skepticism is relatively high in Black communities.
App NEWS
New York’s COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Drops
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“We just need to keep the arrows pointed down, but, never get cocky with COVID.”
Cuomo’s Reservations About His Own Tax-The-Rich Proposal
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It would lead taxes to skyrocket for some of the wealthiest taxpayers, “which would be the highest income tax in the nation.”
Cuomo Says President Biden Sets A New Tone And It Matters
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“The president is not just another person on Twitter, normally. The president is a leader, a tone-setter.”
