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'I Did Nothing Wrong': Cuomo Reasserts Innocence Amid AG Investigation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is maintaining his innocence as New York Attorney General Letitia James continues her probe into sexual harassment claims levied against the governor from at least seven women. Cuomo was defensive at a COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday, May 13 in the Bronx while fielding questions about the ongoing investigation. “The short answer is no,” Cuomo commented when questioned about whether he was worried about the findings of the investigation. “I did nothing wrong. I never said I didn’t have faith in the AG’s investigation, what I said was that people have only heard one side…
Politics
Look Who's Back: Ex-Westchester County Exec Rob Astorino Running For Governor In 2022
If at first, you don’t succeed… Rob Astorino, the 2014 Republican gubernatorial nominee in New York, has made it official. He is running again for the office now held by embattled three-term Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the 2022 Election. The former Westchester County Executive gave his first interviews on Monday, May 10 outlining the plans for his campaign. A formal announcement was expected later on Tuesday in Albany. Astorino also rebranded his social media platform to @NYGovAstorino, while taking a shot at the incumbent governor in his biography. “Future Governor of New York State ☆ AKA: “Bab…
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Cuomo 'Eager To Tell My Side Of The Story' Of Sexual Harassment Claims
Facing allegations of sexual harassment from at least eight women, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that he is cooperating with the Attorney General's investigation into his behavior and is eager to tell his side of the story. Cuomo, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, though he has apologized if he “made anyone feel uncomfortable,” through his actions said that he is eager to respond to the Attorney General's investigation into the claims. “I can tell you this … I have tried to be respectful of the process, but at the same time it has been very difficult letting people make accusation…
Politics
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vehemently denied any wrongdoing when probed about sexual harassment allegations from reporters after taking questions from the media in person for the first time since late last year. Earlier story - Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press On Monday, April 26, during a COVID-19 briefing in Syracuse, the first question from reporters directed at Cuomo regarded the allegations that have been made against him, which Cuomo flatly denied repeatedly. “No,” he said when asked if he had a comment on the matter. “That’s w…
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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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Aide Gives New, Detailed Account Of Alleged Cuomo Groping Incident At Executive Mansion
A female staff member who alleges that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped her inside the Executive Mansion in Albany has come forward publicly for the first time, alleging that she was groomed over more than two years and instructed to say silent about her interactions with him, according to a new report. Speaking anonymously, the aide - who is one of 10 women to accuse the governor of sexual harassment or inappropriate touching - offered new details of what went on with Cuomo, who she alleges instructed her to keep her mouth shut about it, knowing that she was a “liability” to his administra…
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First Accuser Compares Cuomo Embrace To Star Wars Character
Lindsey Boylan, the former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who was the first to accuse him of sexual harassment, turned to the dark side with a tongue-in-cheek tweet about the governor that went viral. “Just the good old office welcome to women in the governor’s office of New York,” Boylan tweeted along with a picture of a repulsed Princess Leia attempting to back away from Star Wars’ slumlord Jabba the Hutt. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's first accuser compared the governor to Jabba the Hutt.Twitter/@LindseyBoylan In “Star Wars,” Jabba the Hutt was one of the galaxy’s most notorious g…
Politics
Reports: 'Phone Issues' Used As Reason For Cuomo To Get Close To Two Sexual Harassment Accusers
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly claimed that he was having technical difficulties with his phone to isolate at least two of his sexual harassment accusers. According to a new report that came out over the weekend, Cuomo, 63, said that he needed tech help to get close to two of the women who accused him of sexual harassment and misconduct. Both former staff member Charlotte Bennett and an unnamed woman who alleged that Cuomo reached up her shirt and groped her said that they were summoned into a one-on-one situation, where Cuomo requested help resolving tech issues with his smartphone.…
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Cuomo Allies Drafted Letter To Attack, Damage First Accuser's Credibility, New Report Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff reportedly drew up a letter attacking the credibility of a former aide who was the first to make claims of sexual harassment against him, according to a report released on Tuesday. The New York Times reported that Cuomo and his staff drew up a letter targeting former aide Lindsey Boylan, who was the first of seven women to come out against the governor since December. According to the report, Cuomo himself was directly involved, and it was emailed to several former aides for review. It is unclear how many people in the administration saw or signed th…
Politics
Hudson Valley Assemblyman's Proposed Bill Named For Cuomo Accuser To Protect Whistleblowers
A Republican lawmaker in New York took a thinly veiled shot at Gov. Andrew Cuomo with new legislation to protect whistleblowers named after one of the women accusing him of sexual harassment. Hudson Valley Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland, was among the New York lawmakers to introduce new legislation to amend the state’s penal code to add a misdemeanor penalty for public officials that engage in retaliation against those who report any form of sexual harassment. The move comes as Cuomo faces claims of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and fostering a hostil…
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Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor
A Democratic county executive in New York is reportedly mulling a run for governor amid the scandals surrounding current Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is taking steps toward a possible gubernatorial run, according to a New York Daily News report. According to the report, Bellone has been speaking with big-time donors and some national consultations in New York about a potential run for Cuomo's seat in Albany. “Steve is seriously considering jumping in to make his run for governor,” the report states, adding that the idea of Bellone making a run has “always been …
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Increasing Number Of NYers Want Cuomo To Resign, New Poll Shows; Honesty Rating Hits Record Low
Once at the top of the world for his handling of the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, the rug has been pulled out from under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s feet as his honesty rating crumbles and more New Yorkers are calling for his resignation with each passing day. Just months removed from an Emmy award for his daily COVID-19 briefings and publishing a book about leadership during a pandemic, support for Cuomo continues to erode as he contends with a series of virus-related and sexual harassment scandals. According to a newly released Quinnipiac University poll released this week, nearly…
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