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NY AG Letitia James To Run For Governor, New Reports Say NY AG Letitia James To Run For Governor, New Reports Say
NY AG Letitia James To Run For Governor, New Reports Say New York Attorney General Letitia James - whose office’s investigation into sexual harassment claims led to the ousting of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo - is expected to announce a gubernatorial run, possibly as soon as this week. “Attorney General Letitia James has made a decision regarding the governor’s race," a spokesperson for the AG said in a statement. "She will be announcing it in the coming days.” James would challenge incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul - who previously announced her intention to run in 2022 - Cuomo’s replacement, in the 2022 Democratic primary. According to reports, James’ t…

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Brinks Getaway Driver Granted Clemency By Cuomo Now Gets Parole Brinks Getaway Driver Granted Clemency By Cuomo Now Gets Parole
Brinks Getaway Driver Granted Clemency By Cuomo Now Gets Parole David Gilbert, the getaway driver in the fatal 1981 Brinks robbery in Rockland County that claimed the lives of three, has been granted parole after spending decades in prison. The move comes after Gilbert was granted clemency by former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in one of his last official acts in office, paving the way for parole. The New York State Corrections Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 26 that Gilbert, now 76, a former left-wing extremist, has been paroled following his incarceration for the botched armored car robbery that left a guard and two police officers dead in the Hud…

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'Politics Written All Over It': Cuomo Lawyer Questions AG Report 'Politics Written All Over It': Cuomo Lawyer Questions AG Report
'Politics Written All Over It': Cuomo Lawyer Questions AG Report Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top attorney is questioning the report that brought her client down, calling it a political ploy. Attorney Rita Glavin held a briefing on the former governor’s campaign site calling on New York Attorney General Letitia James to “amend, correct, and supplement” her report regarding sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s resignation. Glavin submitted a 150-page submission calling for a new investigation by “a truly independent reviewer," saying that the initial report should not have been overseen directly by James. She noted that it’s important…

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New Poll Shows How Hochul Fares Against Potential Primary Opponents New Poll Shows How Hochul Fares Against Potential Primary Opponents
New Poll Shows How Hochul Fares Against Potential Primary Opponents New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds an early advantage over potential Democratic primary challengers, according to a newly released Siena College poll. In a preview of the June primary, the incumbent governor leads her closest potential opponents by between 14 and 19 points in multiple scenarios, pollsters found after questioning New York State voters. In the first five-way scenario, Hochul took an early advantage over the man she replaced, Gov. Andrew Cuomo with 31 percent of the vote versus 17 percent. Other candidates include Attorney General Letitia James at 14 percent, New York City Publ…

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Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals
Hochul Sees Big Change In Approval, Brand-New Poll Reveals Gov. Kathy Hochul has seen a big jump in support from New Yorkers since taking over for embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to a new Marist poll. In a month and a half since being sworn in as Cuomo’s successor, Hochul has seen an 18 percent increase in her favorability rating, from 31 percent to 49 percent, with 56 percent calling her a “good leader” and more than half (55 percent) rating her favorably. According to the poll, if the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary were held today, Hochul (44 percent) would be the favorite ahead of Attorney General Letitia James (28 percent),…

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'Mr. Cuomo Broke The Laws He Championed': NY AG Hits Back After Attacks By Ex-Gov's Attorney 'Mr. Cuomo Broke The Laws He Championed': NY AG Hits Back After Attacks By Ex-Gov's Attorney
'Mr. Cuomo Broke The Laws He Championed': NY AG Hits Back After Attacks By Ex-Gov's Attorney New York Attorney General Letitia James again defended her investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against ousted former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James, whose investigation led to Cuomo’s resignation, was critical of Cuomo during a speech before the Association for a Better New York. The AG’s report found Cuomo complicit in sexually harassing at least 11 women, including a New York State Police trooper who had been assigned to his security detail. “The former governor has spent a lot of energy criticizing it and me," James said during her speech. "Until now, I've chosen to take the…

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Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner
Hochul Names New State Health Commissioner New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues making personnel changes from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s previous administration, this time with a new health commissioner. Hochul announced that she has chosen longtime healthcare professional Dr. Mary T. Bassett, to take over as the Commissioner of the Department of Health, replacing former top Cuomo aide Howard Zucker, who announced his resignation earlier this month. Original story - New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces Bassett, who will be stepping down as the director of the François-Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) Center for Health …

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Cuomo Launches New Attack On Credibility Of Sexual Harassment Accusers, NY AG Cuomo Launches New Attack On Credibility Of Sexual Harassment Accusers, NY AG
Cuomo Launches New Attack On Credibility Of Sexual Harassment Accusers, NY AG Andrew Cuomo’s team is going down swinging. Rita Glavin, one of the former governor's top attorneys, has taken new shots at the credibility of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ scathing report on sexual harassment claims made against Cuomo while questioning the credibility of some of the women who helped lead to his resignation. Earlier story - Cuomo's Attorney Makes New Attempt To Discredit Accusers, Prompting NY AG To Respond According to the New York Daily News, Glavin sent a letter to state Assembly Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine, the committee’s members, and its l…

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Producer Felt Threatened Enough By Chris Cuomo To Quit, New Report Says Producer Felt Threatened Enough By Chris Cuomo To Quit, New Report Says
Producer Felt Threatened Enough By Chris Cuomo To Quit, New Report Says Another former co-worker of CNN host Chris Cuomo has come forward with new allegations, citing his allegedly threatening behavior, according to new reports. Melanie Buck, an executive producer of “Cuomo Prime Time” from April until she was replaced in March 2020, reportedly begged to leave the program due to Cuomo's alleged threats before he was quarantined due to a case of COVID-19. According to reports, Buck went to CNN boss Jeff Zucker and asked to be taken off Cuomo’s show and moved to another department, which he agreed to, though the tipster denied rumors that Buck was paid off to sta…

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New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces
New York State Health Commissioner Resigns, Hochul Announces New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, the mastermind behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 plan, has resigned from his position. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Sept. 23 that Zucker was stepping down after more than seven years working for the state. Hochul said that Zucker agreed to stay in his position until a permanent replacement can be named. “I agree with his decision … He’s been a dedicated public servant for seven-and-a-half years and worked hard during the pandemic,” she said. “I thank him on behalf of the peo…

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County Executive In Hudson Valley To Run For Congress County Executive In Hudson Valley To Run For Congress
County Executive In Hudson Valley To Run For Congress One of the Hudson Valley's top elected officials is throwing his hat in the ring as he takes a run at a seat in Congress. Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has filed to be a candidate in the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District, challenging incumbent first-term Democratic Rep. Antonio Delgado. The district includes parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskills, including portions of Dutchess, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster counties and parts of Broome, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. Over the weekend, Molinaro, a three-term C…

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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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