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Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is blaming the press for his use of the n-word during a live radio interview last week.Cuomo was asked on WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to discuss the controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used an expression that southern Italians were called, I believe they were saying southern Italians, Sicilians — I’m half Sicilian — were…

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Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview A live radio interview about racism regarding Italian Americans took a nasty turn for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used the n-word during the course of the conversation. Cuomo called into WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15, where he was asked to discuss the purported controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. Listen to the radio interview here The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used a…

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by Zak Failla
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Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George
Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George Gov. Andrew Cuomo enjoyed a summer vacation outside of his home in Northern Westchester and the executive's mansion in Albany as he spends time with his family in the Catskills. In recent days, the governor posted photos on Instagram waterskiing in Lake George and spending time riding around the area on his motorcycle. “Had a great time water skiing with my daughter Cara this weekend in the Adirondacks — hope you found a way to beat the heat with your family!,” Cuomo posted on Monday, July 22. Days earlier, on Wednesday, July 17, Cuomo shared photos of himself riding his motorcycle in the …

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New Canaan's Scarborough Blames Trump For Domestic Terror Plot Targeting Media, Politicians New Canaan's Scarborough Blames Trump For Domestic Terror Plot Targeting Media, Politicians
New Canaan's Scarborough Blames Trump For Domestic Terror Plot Targeting Media, Politicians MSNBC host and New Canaan resident Joe Scarborough took President Donald Trump to task during his "Morning Joe" show, blaming the commander-in-chief for the domestic terror threat that targeted media members and high-ranking Democrats. Scarborough, a former Republican Congressman from Florida, said that the president’s words and rhetoric have encouraged some supporters to commit acts of terrorism on the show Thursday morning, Feb. 21, adding that Trump knows what he and his administration are doing. Scarborough’s remarks came in response to the president calling the New York Times “a t…

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'Pop Would Not Have Liked This,' Says Chris Cuomo About New TZB Official Name 'Pop Would Not Have Liked This,' Says Chris Cuomo About New TZB Official Name
'Pop Would Not Have Liked This,' Says Chris Cuomo About New TZB Official Name Related story: Cuomo Administration Offered Contractor Incentives To Get New TZB Second Span Opened Before Primary, Report Says The name of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has stirred up controversy in the Cuomo family as well as with plenty of residents who have gone so far as to petition for the old name to remain. Chris Cuomo, a CNN anchor and younger brother of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, took to Instagram to say he had mixed emotions when the old sign came down and the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge sign went up on Friday. "Pop would not have liked this," Chris Cuomo wrote. "He would’ve l…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast
Love Her, Hate Her? 'Bronx Girl' From Yorktown Becoming Political Force From Coast To Coast This story has been updated. Whether you love her, or hate her, New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising national political presence. On network TV, and now, on both U.S. Coasts. The 28-year-old Democratic Socialist who upset top congressional Democrat Joe Crowley in the June primary appeared at two, large sold-out campaign fundraising appearances in San Francisco. And thousands more Ocacio fans and/or supporters unsuccessfully tried to book tickets via social media websites, according to multiple reports. "We need to reclaim this party," Ocasio-Cort…

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by Jon Craig
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Molinaro Rips Cuomo For Disability Joke About His Brother, CNN Anchor Chris Molinaro Rips Cuomo For Disability Joke About His Brother, CNN Anchor Chris
Molinaro Rips Cuomo For Disability Joke About His Brother, CNN Anchor Chris Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, who was just nominated as the Republicans' choice to challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s seat in office, has come out firing in response to a tongue-in-cheek comment the governor made about his brother. Cuomo drew the ire of local politicians and residents this week when he made a joke that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, “has certain development issues.” “This morning, I did CNN," Cuomo stated. “I have a brother. He’s not a natural brother, he’s adopted. But we treat him like he’s a natural brother. “It’s actually a funny story. He was…

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