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'I Don't Like What He's Going Through': Mom Comes To Cuomo's Defense
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s family is going to bat for him as he faces mounting pressure from both sides of the aisle following his COVID-19 nursing home scandal and multiple claims of sexual harassment. Cuomo’s mother, Matilda Cuomo, for the former First Lady of New York, and his sister, Maria Cuomo Cole, both defended the embattled governor in a recently released report. “I have always had the utmost admiration for Andrew, and I still do,” the 89-year-old Matilda said in the Albany Times Union. “He is my son and I don’t like what he is going through.” Cuomo’s sister, Maria Cuomo Cole added …
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Cuomo Aide Jumps Ship As Another Departed Staffer's Wife Expresses Support For Latest Accuser
Another top aide of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is leaving the administration as the governor tries navigating his way through multiple high-profile scandals. Press secretary Will Burns, who has been working with Cuomo’s administration for nearly three years, announced this week that he was planning to step down and leave the executive chamber. The move came the same day that longtime aide Gareth Rhodes announced that he would be stepping away from the COVID-19 task force that he has been presiding over since the pandemic began last year. Related story - COVID-19: Prominent Member Of Cuomo…
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Chris Cuomo's First Public Comments On Scandals Involving Beleaguered Brother Draw Backlash
CNN personality Chris Cuomo made his first public comments on the nursing home and sexual harassment scandals surrounding his beleaguered brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Obviously I am aware of what’s going on with my brother,” the late-night anchor said at the top of his show on Monday, March 1. “Now, of course, CNN has to cover it. They have covered it extensively and they will continue to do so. “I have always cared very deeply about these issues and profoundly so,” Cuomo added. “There’s a lot of news going on that matters also, so let’s get after that.” The 50-ye…
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19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run
One of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s staunchest critics is contemplating throwing her hat in the ring for a potential gubernatorial run. Upstate New York Congresswoman Elsie Stefanik is reportedly mulling the bid to run in 2022 as Cuomo and his administration come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats due to his COVID-19 nursing home scandal. Earlier story - COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Fallout Increases As More Dems Turn On Cuomo, Feds Launch Probe Stefanik becomes the latest Republican name floated to replace Cuomo, joining Fox News weather personality Janice Dean and other Rep…
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State Senate Majority Leader Says Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations 'Deeply Disturbing'
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is the latest to weigh in on the allegations of sexual harassment that have been levied against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by a former aide as some lawmakers in the state are calling for an investigation into the matter. This week, former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan came forward with accusations against the governor that included claims of inappropriate comments, touching, and an unprompted kiss on the lips in his Manhattan office. Original story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide Coupled with the o…
Politics
Hudson Valley Assemblyman Calls On Cuomo To Resign Amid Nursing Home, Harassment Scandals
A Hudson Valley lawmaker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid the latest scandal to hit his administration. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan made a scathing blog post public in which she outlined alleged sexual harassment incidents involving the governor during her time in his administration. Earlier story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide In response to the allegation, Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents District 97, which includes Pearl River and other parts of Rockland County, called for Cuom…
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Press Secretary Denies New Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s press secretary is refuting claims from a former aide to the governor who has made serious sexual harassment allegations and a toxic work environment. Former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan posted an essay online on Wednesday, Feb. 24 detailing sexual harassment allegations that paint the governor in a bad light, including claims of his kissing her and having a “crush” on her that only grew. Earlier story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide Among the claims Boylan made was that on a flight from Western New York in October 2017, Cuo…
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19: Cuomo Approval Rating Plummets Amid Nursing Home Scandal, New Polls Reveal
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has gone from being on the top of the proverbial COVID-19 mountain to sliding down it as his approval rating has dipped amid the latest nursing home scandal. According to Morning Consult Political Intelligence tracking released this week, Cuomo’s approval rating among New Yorkers is down six points, to 57 percent, since one of his top aides admitted to intentionally withholding information on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes during the outset of the pandemic. A Marist College poll has Cuomo's approval rating in New York dropping to 49 percent - down from 66 percen…
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19: Dems In Assembly Expected To Take Action Against Cuomo For Nursing Home Scandal
Lawmakers in New York are expected to take action against Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the reveal that his administration underreported the number of COVID-19 deaths in the state’s nursing home and then sought to cover it up from the federal government. Democrats in the New York State Assembly held a lengthy hearing on Monday, Feb. 22, with the proposed removal of Cuomo's emergency powers among the topics. Democratic Assembly members again met on Tuesday, Feb. 23 for a lengthy hearing, but no consequences have yet been announced for Cuomo. “I do think there’s a consensus of the member…
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19: Nursing Home Scandal Could Bring Criminal Charges For Cuomo, Prosecutor Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 nursing home scandal could lead to federal charges, according to a longtime prosecutor. John Daukas, who was acting attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under President Donald Trump, said that Cuomo could face criminal charges after underreporting nursing home deaths and then attempting to cover it up. Earlier story - COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Fallout Increases As More Dems Turn On Cuomo, Feds Launch Probe In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Daukas said that Cuomo’s administration misled the public, and the …
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Covid-
19: Here's Why You Won't See Any New Episodes Of Cuomo Brothers' Show On CNN
The Cuomo brothers' show has been canceled at CNN. The cable news giant announced this week that it is reinstating a prohibition on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appearing on “Prime Time with Chris Cuomo,” which will prevent the latter from interviewing his brother as the governor navigates a COVID-19 nursing home scandal. Last year during the beginning of the pandemic, the governor was a constant guest on his brother’s program, discussing the COVID-19 outbreak, with the playful bantering between the two helping to boost ratings for CNN. Cuomo appeared on his brother’s show nine times between…
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