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New Poll Reveals What NYers Think Of Hochul's Job Performance So Far New Poll Reveals What NYers Think Of Hochul's Job Performance So Far
New Poll Reveals What NYers Think Of Hochul's Job Performance So Far Despite just weeks in office, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who succeeded former Gov. Andrew Cuomo when he resigned in scandal, has a positive favorability rating among New Yorkers, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College poll, released Tuesday, Sept. 14, found Hochul was viewed favorably by 42 percent of voters and unfavorably by 17 percent; with 41 percent still undecided. By 52-18 percent, voters say Hochul has a more collaborative approach to government leadership than her predecessor, and they say it’s exciting to have New York’s first woman governor by a 74-16 margin.  I…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'We Didn't Always Get It Quite Right:' Cuomo Delivers Final Address As Governor 'We Didn't Always Get It Quite Right:' Cuomo Delivers Final Address As Governor
'We Didn't Always Get It Quite Right:' Cuomo Delivers Final Address As Governor New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo addressed a number of topics during his farewell address while still maintaining his innocence in regards to the 11 sexual harassment claims that led to his resignation. With his resignation set to take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Cuomo issued his final address in office, addressing the accusations against him head-on. At midnight Tuesday, Aug. 24, Kathy Hochul, who has served as lieutenant governor since 2015, will be sworn in as New York's first female governor. “There will be another time to talk about truth and the ethics about the recent informa…

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by Zak Failla
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Aide Gives New, Detailed Account Of Alleged Cuomo Groping Incident At Executive Mansion Aide Gives New, Detailed Account Of Alleged Cuomo Groping Incident At Executive Mansion
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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by Zak Failla
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New Poll Reveals Cuomo Favorability, NYers Ready For New Governor New Poll Reveals Cuomo Favorability, NYers Ready For New Governor
New Poll Reveals Cuomo Favorability, NYers Ready For New Governor New Yorkers largely support the job New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has done, though many are ready for someone else to take over for him in Albany when he is up for re-election next year, according to a new Zogby poll. The poll found that 55 percent was positive, while 45 percent said it was negative. Less than a quarter of surveyed likely voters rated his job performance as "excellent" and a third said his job performance was "good." Upstate, 46 percent rated Cuomo’s job performance as positive, while the numbers skewed in his favor downstate, with 55 percent approving his performance. Cuomo w…

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by Zak Failla
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Mayor, Comptroller In Westchester To Begin Controversial Court Case Mayor, Comptroller In Westchester To Begin Controversial Court Case
Mayor, Comptroller In Westchester To Begin Controversial Court Case The long-standing feud between embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds is set to come to a head this week in court. The mayor and his comptroller are set to say their parts in front of Judge Susan Cacace in state Supreme Court in Westchester, with the trial to kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Thomas has contended that Reynolds is failing to do her job, and has even petitioned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove her from her elected position.  Reynolds has stated that Thomas should be ousted, citing criminal claims that have been levied against him t…

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by Zak Failla
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Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official
Molinaro's All In: Dutchess County Exec Makes Run For Governor Official Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro officially confirmed his run for New York Governor in his hometown on Monday, making the announcement at Tivoli Village Hall.          Prior Daily Voice coverage of Molinaro receiving Republican Party support for his candidacy can be found by clicking here.  More details about the 43-year-old Molinaro's announcement can be found on his Facebook page and campaign website at molinaroforny.com. The other announced Republican Party candidate is state Sen. John DeFrancisco of Syracuse.  If the November election pitted incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo agai…

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by Jon Craig
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Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Says 'Maybe' To Challenging Cuomo Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Says 'Maybe' To Challenging Cuomo
Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Says 'Maybe' To Challenging Cuomo Cynthia Nixon, known for playing Miranda on the HBO series "Sex and the City," is now giving a definite "Maybe" regarding a possible primary challenge to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after speculation began this past summer. Nixon gave the "Maybe" comment on Thursday to NY 1 at an event in Brooklyn encouraging women to be politically active. You can see a video of her comment here. Cuomo is running for a third term. If elected, Nixon would be New York's first woman governor. Nixon is a supporter of New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio, who has feuded with Cuomo. Click …

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by Sam Barron