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Cuomo Accuser Details Two Instances of Alleged Groping

Brittany Commisso says governor's 'smirk' led her to come forward

(Newser) - The Andrew Cuomo accuser previously known only as "executive assistant #1" revealed herself to be Brittany Commisso over the weekend, and now the full interview she gave jointly to CBS News and the Albany Times Union is out. The 32-year-old details two instances of alleged inappropriate behavior by the...

Top Cuomo Aide Resigns as New York Lt. Gov. Prepares

Sources say Kathy Hochul is getting ready in case she ends up governor

(Newser) - If New York's governor steps down or is removed from office, the state's lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, will take his place—and she's been preparing for that possibility, sources tell the Wall Street Journal . Hochul has reportedly been seeking counsel on which of Andrew Cuomo's staffers...

Bill Maher Says Cuomo Won&#39;t Survive: &#39;He&#39;s not Donald Trump&#39;
Cuomo Accuser:
'What He Did
to Me Was
a Crime'
the rundown
Aug 8, 2021 11:45 AM CDT

Cuomo Accuser: 'What He Did to Me Was a Crime'

'Executive Assistant #1' comes forward

(Newser) - Bill Maher has joined the chorus calling for Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. Maher opened his HBO show Friday night by raising the independent New York investigation released last week that found Cuomo sexually harassed female employees and other women. Maher pointed out that it doesn't look good...

After AG Report, a Criminal Complaint Against Cuomo

Filing by 'Executive Assistant #1' raises possibility NY governor will face criminal charges

(Newser) - If Andrew Cuomo thought the commotion might die down after New York state's attorney general released a report finding he'd sexually harassed at least 11 women, he may have been overly optimistic. A rep from the Albany County Sheriff's Office says one of the governor's accusers,...

New York Lawmakers Give Cuomo a Deadline

Assembly panel says governor has 8 days to submit evidence in impeachment inquiry

(Newser) - New York’s Assembly has warned Gov. Andrew Cuomo that they’re just about done with his impeachment investigation, and he has eight days to share any evidence he hasn’t provided yet. Cuomo’s deadline for providing evidence is Aug. 13, the New York Daily News reports. “We...

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Biden: Cuomo Should Resign
Aug 3, 2021 5:03 PM CDT

Biden: Cuomo Should Resign

Dozens of other Democrats agree

(Newser) - Both of New York's US senators called for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment months ago. After Letitia James, the state's attorney general, released the results of an investigation Tuesday, they were joined by dozens more Democrats—including President Biden. The president, who said...

Cuomo Denies Everything
Cuomo
Answers
State's
Findings
Aug 3, 2021 1:07 PM CDT

Cuomo Answers State's Findings

Governor issues denial after state announces results of sexual harassment investigation

(Newser) - "I can now finally share the truth," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, two hours after New York's attorney general released the damning results of her sexual harassment investigation . "The facts are much different than what has been portrayed." Cuomo held a press conference to deny...

New York AG: Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women
New York AG: Cuomo's
Accusers Told the Truth
UPDATED
Aug 3, 2021 10:33 AM CDT

New York AG: Cuomo's Accusers Told the Truth

Investigation finds that the governor sexually harassed multiple women

(Newser) - New York's attorney general has released the findings of her investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and it's seriously bad news for Cuomo. AG Letitia James on Tuesday said the 63-year-old governor sexually harassed multiple women and violated state and federal laws in doing so, reports the New York ...

Cuomo Signs Law Ending Child Marriage in New York

Activists say Nalia's Law will protect children from statutory rape, forced marriage

(Newser) - Children can't get married in New York. That might not sound groundbreaking, but the law recently signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo raising the age of consent to 18 is rare in the US; only six states prohibit child marriage. Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island also don’...

Cuomo Investigation Reaches Crunch Time

Governor will be interviewed by investigators Saturday over sexual harassment claims

(Newser) - This could be an uncomfortable weekend for Andrew Cuomo. The New York Times reports that two investigators from the state attorney general's office will interview the New York governor on Saturday about sexual harassment complaints from multiple women . The AP and CNN confirm the weekend interview. The stories suggest...

NY Is First State to Declare Gun Violence Emergency

'If you can beat COVID, you can beat gun violence,' Cuomo says

(Newser) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a first-in-the-nation disaster emergency over gun violence. The Democratic governor made the declaration in an executive order Tuesday, NBC New York reports. He outlined a seven-point plan for dealing with a surge in gun violence, including targeting hotspots and treating gun violence like...

Andrew Cuomo's Daughter Has a Big Message for Pride Month

Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo: 'Today, I stand in my queer identity with pride'

(Newser) - One of the New York governor's daughters shared a celebratory message to the LGBTQ community this week, wishing a "#HappyPrideMonth to the whole spectrum of sexualities!" There was more, however, to Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo's Thursday Instagram post , which was accompanied by a photo of her sporting a...

Random Stabbing Adds to NYC Subway&#39;s Woes
Subway Hero Stops 
Latest Random Attack
THE RUNDOWN
May 21, 2021 11:30 AM CDT

Subway Hero Stops Latest Random Attack

Sean Conaboy pulls assailant with knife off woman in New York City

(Newser) - Without warning, a man with a knife stabbed a stranger standing on a Manhattan subway platform on Wednesday. Reports suggest the victim could've easily died—if not for the heroic actions of a bystander, who immediately sprinted into action. More:
  • Surveillance video from 14th Street-Union Square station shows a
...

CNN Calls Chris Cuomo's Advice to Andrew Inappropriate

Washington Post reports that CNN anchor took part in strategy sessions for governor

(Newser) - More controversy for the Cuomo brothers, this time centering on younger sibling Chris of CNN. The Washington Post reports that Chris Cuomo gave his brother advice on how to deal with his sexual-harassment scandal and participated in conference calls with the New York governor's top aides on the issue....

Andrew Giuliani: 'I Am Going to Be Governor of New York'

Son of Rudy Giuliani announces candidacy, attacks incumbent

(Newser) - Perhaps this first-time candidate didn't think running New York City would be enough of a challenge: Andrew Giuliani is set to officially announce his candidacy for New York governor on Tuesday afternoon, though he's already let the cat out the bag in his Twitter bio and in interviews,...

Cuomo's Book Deal Was Really Rich

$5.1M, at least, according to tax records

(Newser) - The world knew Andrew Cuomo received somewhere north of $4 million for his book on the coronavirus pandemic, but now it's clear just how far north. The Crown Publishing Group, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House, is set to pay the New York governor more than $5.1 million...

De Blasio Teases &#39;the Summer of New York City&#39;
NYC Sets a Date
to 'Fully Reopen'
Apr 29, 2021 10:10 AM CDT

NYC Sets a Date to 'Fully Reopen'

Restrictions to lift by July 1: Mayor Bill de Blasio

(Newser) - "This is gonna be the summer of New York City." So Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday in announcing the city will "fully reopen" for the first time in more than a year on July 1. "We're well on the way. [We've] got some...

Trump Supporter Vying for NY Governor May Face a Giuliani

Andrew Giuliani expresses interest, while Rep. Lee Zeldin announces bid

(Newser) - A big-name Republican has thrown his hat in the ring to vie for governor of New York. Rep. Rep. Lee Zeldin announced his bid to challenge Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo in 2022 on Fox & Friends Thursday following weeks of pressure from allies of former President Trump, whom Zeldin staunchly...

Line in Early Draft of Cuomo Book Is Ridiculed

'I'm not a superhero,' the governor wrote

(Newser) - Another day, another unpleasant story about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo . This one is from the New York Times , which raises some ethical questions about Cuomo's how-to-govern-during-a-pandemic book that came out earlier this year. Among other things, the Times reports that Cuomo may have violated state rules by having...

NY Puts Kibosh on 'Inhumane' Prison Policy

New law will bar solitary confinement for more than 15 days in a row

(Newser) - A prison policy labeled by many as "torture," "inhumane," and "counterproductive" is ending in New York state. On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law the HALT Act , a measure that bars the use of solitary confinement for more than 15 days in a row...

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