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Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul While the majority of New Yorkers don’t believe embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should return to public office, many would still favor him in a potential Democratic primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. A brand-new Emerson College/The Hill poll has found that 63 percent of New York voters believe Cuomo should stay out of the public eye, compared to less than 25 percent who think he should run, and 14 percent are unsure. However, if Cuomo were to challenge Hochul, the hypothetical ballot test found that he was trailing Hochul by just four points - 37 percent for Hoc…

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'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace 'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace
'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace Embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke publicly for the first time since resigning in disgrace, blaming “cancel culture,” the media, and “political sharks” for his unceremonial ouster from office. During a near half-hour speech at God’s Battalion of Prayer in Brooklyn on Sunday, March 6, Cuomo came out firing as he spoke out after resigning following an investigation into claims of sexual harassment by 11 women, including former staff members and a New York State Police trooper. Cuomo - who has denied any wrongdoing since New York Attorney General Letitia James’ report was releas…

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New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback
New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has officially launched his political comeback. On Monday, Feb. 28, Cuomo’s team released a new 30-second “Politics vs. the Law” ad, which takes aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into sexual harassment claims against the former governor that led to his ousting from office. In the ad, Cuomo intimates that he was the victim of politics while highlighting certain clips from news reports that highlight recent decisions by several attorneys general in New York to not criminally charge t…

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Westchester GOP Businessman Harry Wilson Announces Run For NY Governor Westchester GOP Businessman Harry Wilson Announces Run For NY Governor
Westchester GOP Businessman Harry Wilson Announces Run For NY Governor A millionaire GOP businessman from the Hudson Valley has thrown his hat into the 2022 gubernatorial ring and announced that he will be challenging for incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s seat in Albany. Westchester resident Harry Wilson, age 50, of Scarsdale, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 22 that he plans to make a gubernatorial run “to turn around New York.” "I'm running for governor to turn around New York," he announced. "Our state is totally broken. Rising crime, sky-high taxes, closed schools, corrupt politicians. 
“I’ve spent my career turning around failing organizations. Let’s g…

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NY State Trooper Sues Cuomo, Top Aide Melissa DeRosa Over Sexual Harassment Allegations NY State Trooper Sues Cuomo, Top Aide Melissa DeRosa Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
NY State Trooper Sues Cuomo, Top Aide Melissa DeRosa Over Sexual Harassment Allegations A female New York State Police trooper is suing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his top aide, and her employer for alleged discrimination and retaliation in connection to the sexual harassment scandal that led to his ousting from office. The unnamed trooper who claimed that Cuomo groped her is suing the former governor, his longtime aide Melissa DeRosa, alleging that he “violated” her and that his top lieutenant helped cover it up. “Trooper 1” is seeking damages from the two and a declaratory judgment that they both “violated federal, state, and civil laws” in a lawsuit that was filed in the Eas…

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Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG
Cuomo To File Misconduct Complaint Against NY AG Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fighting back against Attorney General Letitia James. The embattled former governor announced that he plans to file a complaint against the AG with a state judicial committee that reviews allegations of professional misconduct, Cuomo’s lawyers announced. According to attorney Rita Glavin, Cuomo will personally be filing an ethics complaint with the New York State Bar Attorney Grievance Committee for misconduct against James, and her independent investigators Joon Kim and Anne Clarke, whose report led to the governor’s resignation. Kim and Clarke were ta…

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Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG
Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG Could 2022 be the year of the Cuomo comeback? Cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly planning a potential political return after navigating his way through multiple sexual harassment claims that led to his resignation. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Cuomo and his top aides “are intensifying an effort to revive his public standing, including discussing how to make his first public appearance since resigning in August, according to people close to him.” “Some political operatives who have spoken with Mr. Cu…

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Jeff Zucker Resigns As CNN President Due To Revelation During Chris Cuomo Inquiry Jeff Zucker Resigns As CNN President Due To Revelation During Chris Cuomo Inquiry
Jeff Zucker Resigns As CNN President Due To Revelation During Chris Cuomo Inquiry CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker has resigned after failing to disclose a “consensual relationship” with a staffer that was uncovered during the probe into former late-night host Chris Cuomo. Zucker, age 56, announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2 that he would be stepping away from the network, effective immediately, for allegedly having a relationship his Allison Gollust, one of his top aides and advisors for years, who is remaining at CNN. “As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo's tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worke…

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Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post
Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post One of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top advisors and loyalists has officially stepped away from his position on the MTA board. Current Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced that Schwartz, a Long Island native who also served as Deputy County Executive in Westchester and Suffolk counties, officially resigned from the transit board on Dec. 31 after announcing his intention to depart in October. Schwartz was nominated by Cuomo and joined the board in 2015. His term was scheduled to expire in 2023. He was his most senior advisor during Cuomo’s first term in 2011 and also served as the for…

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COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants
Covid-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants Have a drink on her? In her first “State of the State" address, Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the return of “to-go drinks” for restaurants as New York deals with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases that have struck the region. “We're going to do something bars and restaurants have been asking for, to once again allow the sale of to-go drinks,” she said. “Cheers, New York.” During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, “to-go drinks” became a popular item for New Yorkers until former Gov. Andrew Cuomo rescinded the policy when the number of new cases began plateauing in June. New York Gov. Ka…

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Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Westchester Workers in downstate New York are all getting a holiday bonus this year, as minimum wage rates get bumped for the third straight year. As of Friday, Dec. 31, minimum wage workers in Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties will see a bump in their paychecks as their hourly wages will rise to a minimum of $15, putting them on par with employees at large firms in New York City, which has been at that benchmark for three years. Minimum wage employees in those counties had previously been getting $14 an hour. Fast-food workers across New York also make $15 an hour, regardless of location, wh…

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Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says
Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced that it will not pursue criminal charges against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo after investigating two allegations made against him in the county.  Cuomo stepped down as governor after an investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James found that he sexually harassed 11 women.  The Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that it investigated allegations involving unwanted kisses made by two women in the county and found "credible evidence" that both incidents occurred, but sai…

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