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The former lieutenant governor took the oath of office at midnight Tuesday, becoming the state’s 57th executive leader and the first woman to hold the post. She is expected to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEse Olumhense 10 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government

The Long Goodbye: What’s Ahead for Andrew Cuomo?

The third-term Democratic governor delivered his farewell speech to New Yorkers Monday, his last day in office after resigning in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. ‘We didn’t always get…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEse Olumhense 9 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Andrew Cuomo, in Final Days as NY’s Governor, Isn’t Leaving Quietly

The governor’s personal attorney spoke via video stream on Friday, fixated on perceived “fairness issues” in the report from Attorney General Letitia James’ office that outlined the harassment claims lodged…

ByEse Olumhense 8 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government News

Results of Recounted NYC Council Races to be Certified Tuesday, As Bill Perkins Concedes Defeat in Harlem

The outcomes of two competitive primary races that concluded with recounts are expected to be certified on Tuesday, the city Board of Elections said.

ByEse Olumhense 4 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government News

Future Gov. Kathy Hochul Pledges New Direction After Cuomo Resigns: ‘I’m Ready’

“I spoke with Governor Cuomo yesterday and he pledged his full support for a smooth transition,” Hochul said Wednesday. “Regarding his decision to step down, I believe it is appropriate,…

ByEse Olumhense 7 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Justice

4 Key Details From the Cuomo Investigation—And His Lawyers’ Rebuttal—You May Have Missed

It was a whirlwind week, we know. So we’ve compiled some of the standout moments—from the report’s release to the Friday rebuttal from Cuomo’s attorneys, which left us with lots…

ByEse Olumhense 9 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Justice News

Are Any Democrats Standing by Their Governor?

With Cuomo unlikely to leave voluntarily—at least if his defiant response to James’ report is any indication—it will be up to state lawmakers to serve as the ultimate arbiters of…

ByDavid Brand

ByEse Olumhense

ByJeanmarie Evelly 19 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Justice

‘A Culture of Fear and Flirtation’: Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, A.G. Investigation Finds

State Attorney General Letitia James’ civil investigation into the allegations against Cuomo found that the governor’s actions over the course of seven years “violated multiple state and federal laws, as…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEse Olumhense 11 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Economy Government Justice News

New York City Expands Protections For Workers With Criminal Histories

The changes are the latest in the city’s expansion of “Fair Chance Act” protections, which were designed to maximize job opportunities for qualified workers with criminal histories unrelated to their…

ByEse Olumhense 6 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Government Justice

Advocates Continue to Press for In-Person Voting at NYC Jails

Between June 2020 and the end of June 2021, DOC officials submitted nearly 1,800 voter registrations, ballot requests, and ballots to the city Board of Elections on behalf of those…

ByEse Olumhense 7 minRead time

Ese Olumhense

Kathy Hochul Sworn in as New York’s First Female Governor

The Long Goodbye: What’s Ahead for Andrew Cuomo?

Andrew Cuomo, in Final Days as NY’s Governor, Isn’t Leaving Quietly

Results of Recounted NYC Council Races to be Certified Tuesday, As Bill Perkins Concedes Defeat in Harlem

Future Gov. Kathy Hochul Pledges New Direction After Cuomo Resigns: ‘I’m Ready’

4 Key Details From the Cuomo Investigation—And His Lawyers’ Rebuttal—You May Have Missed

Are Any Democrats Standing by Their Governor?

‘A Culture of Fear and Flirtation’: Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, A.G. Investigation Finds

New York City Expands Protections For Workers With Criminal Histories

Advocates Continue to Press for In-Person Voting at NYC Jails

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