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'I'm Ready For This': Hochul Distances Herself From Cuomo, Vows Big Change In Workplace Culture 'I'm Ready For This': Hochul Distances Herself From Cuomo, Vows Big Change In Workplace Culture
'I'm Ready For This': Hochul Distances Herself From Cuomo, Vows Big Change In Workplace Culture One day after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation, his top lieutenant, Kathy Hochul took center stage as she addressed the public for the first time, making a point to distance herself from Cuomo. The 62-year-old governor-in-waiting fielded a barrage of questions on Wednesday, Aug. 11 following a short press briefing in which she promised to hit the ground running, restore faith in state government, and reminded the world that she’s ready to take over for Cuomo when his resignation takes effect. Despite being his lieutenant governor since 2015, Hochul made note that she and…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility' Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility'
Cuomo Resigns, Saying 'I Accept Full Responsibility' Andrew Mark Cuomo will be resigning as New York's governor midway through his third term following the state Attorney General’s blistering report that accused him of sexually harassing 11 women. On Tuesday, Aug. 10 in Manhattan, the 63-year-old Cuomo announced that he will be stepping away, effective in 14 days, taking full responsibility for his actions, calling it “a mistake, plain and simple" in a stunning fall from grace that comes a year after he achieved national fame for spearheading New York's fight against COVID-19. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become New York's first female governo…

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'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff 'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff
'What He Did To Me Was A Crime': Ex-Cuomo Aide Goes Public After Filing Complaint With Sheriff A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who has alleged he groped her has come forward with her first public interview since criminal charges were filed with the Albany Sheriff's Office. Brittany Commisso, formerly known as “Executive Assistant #1,” age 32, has just spoken to the Albany Times Union and “CBS This Morning," revealing her identity after claiming that the governor groped her and kissed her on the lips. During the interviews, Commisso said that what happened to her “was a crime,” which prompted her to file a criminal complaint against the 63-year-old Cuomo last week, ca…

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Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate
Chris Cuomo Advised Gov Amid Scandal, Urging Cancel Culture Defense; CNN Calls It Inappropriate The Cuomo brothers are back under fire following reports that the CNN host advised his brother during the scandals surrounding the governor’s administration, raising brand-new ethics concerns. This week, it was revealed that CNN anchor Chris Cuomo advised New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to cite “cancel culture” and to resist calls for his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations from at least seven women. According to a Washington Post report, the CNN anchor joined a series of conference calls with his brother, top aides, and lawyers in the Cuomo administration to provide advice to th…

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by Zak Failla
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'I Don't Like What He's Going Through': Mom Comes To Cuomo's Defense 'I Don't Like What He's Going Through': Mom Comes To Cuomo's Defense
'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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Jones Beach Meadowbrook Parkway Toll Plaza To Be Demolished Jones Beach Meadowbrook Parkway Toll Plaza To Be Demolished
Jones Beach Meadowbrook Parkway Toll Plaza To Be Demolished This story has been updated. The familiar entrance to Jones Beach is being taken down in an improvement project. Work is underway on $3.9 million project to create a more welcoming approach to Jones Beach said the April 26 announcement by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The project will demolish an abandoned toll plaza on Meadowbrook Parkway and build a monumental gateway sign to welcome visitors to Jones Beach State Park. Use of the eight-lane toll plaza and brick office building, built in 1953, was discontinued in 2017.  The project will eliminate the derelict structures at the park gateway…

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