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Covid-19: Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney Tests Positive
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney announced he's infected with the COVID-19 virus.
The 55-year-old Democrat said he tested positive on Tuesday, Jan. 11, and is experiencing minor symptoms.
Maloney represents New York's 18th congressional district, which includes Newburgh, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie, Putnam County, as well as parts of Northern Westchester.
"While I am experiencing minor cold-like symptoms, I’m grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted, which is protecting me from more severe illness," Maloney said in a statement.
He added that he is in isolation while recovering…
Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats
Saying "what's being alleged simply did not happen," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that despite growing calls to step down amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations, he will not resign.
"I never harassed anyone, I have never abused anyone, I have never assaulted anyone, and I never would," Cuomo said in a conference call with reporters early Friday afternoon, March 12.
Earlier in the day, more high-profile Democrats called for him to resign, including members of New York's Congressional delegation. The National Organization for Women also said he should resign.
“The bravery individu…
Democrats Take U.S. House Majority: Lowey, Engel Among Likely Appointees To Key Majority Posts
Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Nov. 6, giving two members of Congress representing Westchester County powerful leadership posts.
U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, who represents Westchester as well as Rockland County, and Rep. Eliot L. Engel, who represents southern Westchester and the Bronx, are expected to land a pair of the highest-ranking committee chairmanships based on their seniority and status.
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New York state lawmakers would play a larger role in Washington, D.C., than they have in a …