On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the resignation of his top lawyer Kumiki Gibson, the latest in his administration, amidst the dual scandals of COVID-19 nursing home deaths and numerous sexual harassment allegations. Gibson’s statement included with Cuomo’s announcement said that her decision wasn’t a sudden one. “I informed the Executive Chamber a month ago…
NY AG Appoints Lead Attorneys to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Facing Cuomo
New York Y Attorney General Letitia James appointed attorney Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark on Monday to lead an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We are committed to an independent and thorough investigation of the facts,” James said in a statement. “Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark are independent, legal…
Here’s How Cuomo Used Undercounted Nursing Home Deaths to Mislead the Public
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his top lieutenants cited a report altered by his top aides to paint a false narrative of his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes in comparison to other states. The New York State Department of Health knew that nearly 10,000 nursing home residents had died of COVID-19…
More Cuomo Staffers Resign as Twin Scandals Continue to Unfold
Multiple high-level aides to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have resigned as of Friday following allegations of sexual harassment.
New York Senate’s Top Democrat: One More Accuser and Cuomo Should Resign
The top Democrat in New York’s Legislature said Thursday that if a fourth woman comes forward to accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, then he should step down from office. “Any further people coming forward, I would think it would be time for him to resign,” Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins told Spectrum News’ “Capital…
New York Officials Acknowledge Leaving Data Out of COVID-19 Nursing Home Death Report
New York officials on Thursday confirmed they omitted nursing home resident death data from a report on COVID-19 last year. The report was released by the New York State Department of Health. It claimed that a March 2020 order from state officials wasn’t to blame for thousands of nursing home residents dying from COVID-19. The…
NYC Mayor Says Cuomo Should Resign If Allegations Are Proven True
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the state’s Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign from his post if an independent investigation confirms some of the recent allegations made against him, including the nursing home scandal and sexual harassment claims. The state’s Attorney General Letitia James confirmed in a statement on March 1 that they…
Cuomo Deserves Due Process Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations: Sen. Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s right to due process, saying he believes all sexual assault allegations should be treated the same, whether toward Democrats or Republicans. Graham cited the treatment of conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing. “Well, here’s what I would tell…
As Cuomo’s Troubles Mount, US Representatives Consider a Run to Replace Him
As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s troubles mount with increased scrutiny over his handling of the pandemic-related nursing home deaths and sexual harassment allegations, some New York Congress members are saying they will consider running against Cuomo in 2022. Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) both indicated that they will consider a run…
New York State Lawmakers to Pass Legislation to Repeal Cuomo’s Emergency Powers
The New York state Legislature announced Tuesday it has reached a deal to repeal Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers in the midst of twin scandals involving how he allegedly handled New York’s CCP virus response and allegations of sexual harassment. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, both Democrats, made the announcement…
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