Tag: NY Politics

Top Aide to Cuomo Resigns

August 8, 2021
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ALBANY, N.Y.—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide resigned Sunday after an investigation overseen by the state’s attorney general concluded he sexually harassed 11 women. Melissa DeRosa, who had been one of Cuomo’s most fierce defenders and strategists, said in a statement sent to multiple new organizations that serving the people of New York had…

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NYC Officials and Small Businesses Object to Proof of Vaccination Mandate

August 7, 2021
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and other NYC officials are protesting against the recent proof of vaccination mandate issued by NYC mayor Bill de Blasio. In expression of their disagreement, they sent a letter to de Blasio, a Democrat, demanding a reversal of “this unfair directive immediately.” “This ‘vaccine passport’ directive not only forces small businesses to deny service…

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Impeachment Investigation Against Cuomo to Move ‘As Quickly as Possible’: NY Assembly Speaker

August 4, 2021
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo “can no longer remain in office,” a top Democrat legislator said Tuesday. Cuomo, a Democrat, sexually harassed multiple women, violating state and federal law, the state’s attorney general announced earlier in the day following a monthslong investigation. Democrats in the New York Assembly met to discuss the report after it…

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Chris Cuomo Silent on Brother’s Sexual Harassment Scandal

August 4, 2021
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CNN’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday completely ignored a scandal involving his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Chris Cuomo said nothing about how New York Attorney General Letitia James earlier in the day released a report substantiating sexual harassment and assault claims against the governor. Chris Cuomo’s “Cuomo Prime Time” airs for an hour at…

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4 Democratic Governors Demand Cuomo’s Resignation After AG’s Sexual Harassment Report

August 4, 2021
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Four Democratic governors on Tuesday called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following a state attorney general report that alleged he engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and intimidation that violated state and federal laws. “Governor Cuomo should resign from office,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, Pennsylvania…

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Biden Calls on Cuomo to Resign After AG’s Sexual Harassment Report

August 3, 2021
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President Joe Biden said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, should resign from office following a state attorney general report that alleged he engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and intimidation that violated state and federal laws. “I think he should resign,” Biden said on Tuesday afternoon during a news conference, adding…

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New York County Passes Bill Allowing Police to File Lawsuits Against Protesters

August 3, 2021
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The New York City suburb of Nassau County passed a bill Monday that allows first responders and police officers to file lawsuits against people who harass, attack, or injure them because of their job. The bill (pdf) was passed in a 12-6 vote by the county’s legislature. It still needs to be signed by County Executive…

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Cuomo Pushes Private Businesses to Mandate ‘Vaccine-Only’ Admission

August 2, 2021
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday urged private businesses to institute “vaccine-only” admission in order to incentivize getting vaccinated against COVID-19. “Private businesses, bars, restaurants: go to a vaccine-only admission. … I believe it’s in your business interest to run a vaccine-only establishment,” he added, without elaborating. The governor then suggested those businesses use…

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NY Gov. Cuomo Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for State Employees

July 28, 2021
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that he would mandate all state employees either get vaccinated or regularly tested. “President [Joe] Biden is reported that he’s going to announce soon that all federal employees must be vaccinated or get tested. New York State is doing the same,” Cuomo said during a virtual meeting. On…

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NYC, California Require Government Workers to Be Vaccinated or Show COVID-19 Test Weekly

July 26, 2021
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New York City and California will require every government worker to get tested for the CCP virus on a weekly basis or show proof of full vaccination, officials announced on Monday. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City will require all of its municipal workers—including teachers and police officers to get vaccines by mid-September or face…

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