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Cuomo To Be Interviewed In Sexual Harassment Investigation Cuomo To Be Interviewed In Sexual Harassment Investigation
Cuomo To Be Interviewed In Sexual Harassment Investigation Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be in the hot seat over the weekend, as he is expected to be grilled by investigators amid the probe into sexual harassment allegations made against him by former female aides. Cuomo is set to be questioned by outside lawyers in Albany on Saturday, July 17 following allegations by at least eight women who claim that he harassed or acted inappropriately with or around them. The interview could represent that the four-month investigation into Cuomo is nearing its conclusion, according to The New York Times, though it could still be extended if Cuomo or others need to be…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press
Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing new criticisms amid allegations that he is ducking the press during recent public briefings as he navigates his way through multiple scandals. Cuomo has come under fire for the past several months as he faces a State Assembly impeachment investigation, multiple claims of sexual harassment, reports that his administration intentionally lied about COVID-19 nursing home deaths and attempted to cover it up, just as he was negotiating a multi-million dollar book deal. Prior to the peak of the pandemic, Cuomo’s daily COVID-19 press briefings were mad…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats
Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Saying "what's being alleged simply did not happen," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that despite growing calls to step down amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations, he will not resign. "I never harassed anyone, I have never abused anyone, I have never assaulted anyone, and I never would," Cuomo said in a conference call with reporters early Friday afternoon, March 12. Earlier in the day, more high-profile Democrats called for him to resign, including members of New York's Congressional delegation. The National Organization for Women also said he should resign. “The bravery individu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says 'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says
'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says Andrew Cuomo's hopes of serving out his third term as New York governor have taken a dramatic turn for the worse in the last 24 hours. First, two more women, both former aides, came forward with new allegations of sexual misconduct against Cuomo, bringing the number of women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment to five. Now, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) has said she's seen enough and has called on Cuomo to resign. "Every day there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government," Stewart-Cousins said in a statement released …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Town Supervisor Won't Seek Re-Election Long Island Town Supervisor Won't Seek Re-Election
Long Island Town Supervisor Won't Seek Re-Election A Long Island town supervisor will not seek re-election when his first term concludes later this year. In a statement released on Friday, Feb. 26, Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci announced that after deliberation with his friends and family, he will not be running for a second term, also citing the future of the Republican party. “After much deliberation and consideration with my family, friends, and advisers, I have decided not to seek reelection as Huntington Town Supervisor this November," the statement from Lupinacci said. "To be clear, this was my decision and my decision alo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run COVID-19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run
Covid-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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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cuomo Denies Telling Democratic Assemblyman 'You Will Be Destroyed' COVID-19: Cuomo Denies Telling Democratic Assemblyman 'You Will Be Destroyed'
Covid-19: Cuomo Denies Telling Democratic Assemblyman 'You Will Be Destroyed' Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vehemently denied threatening to “destroy” a Queens Assemblyman if he didn’t help contain the damage over the controversy he’s facing for underreporting the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. Democratic Assemblyman Ron Kim alleged that he got a phone call from Cuomo on Thursday, Feb. 11 following the report that one of the governor’s top aides, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, admitted to withholding death data from the federal government. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Supreme Court Rules Against Cuomo, DOH On Nursing Home Data According to Kim, …

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by Zak Failla