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Is Chris Cuomo doomed?
A women’s advocacy group joined the chorus of lawmakers and Cuomo accusers calling for the network to oust the veteran anchor after he tried to help downplay sexual harassment claims against his brother.
Health Care
Policy
Supervised injection sites expected to open in New York City
The “Overdose Prevention Centers” are the first of their kind in the U.S.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul, de Blasio urge masks indoors amid concerns over omicron variant
The New York City Department of Health issued an advisory on Monday encouraging all businesses to require masks indoors.
Politics
Politics
Ex-Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa details efforts to combat Cuomo’s unraveling
DeRosa’s account of her time in the executive chamber was made public on Monday after state Attorney General Letitia James’ office released a transcript of her eight-hour interview with investigators.
New York State
Politics
Rittenhouse verdict was a victory for gun advocates. Their next fight is in New York.
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether New York’s restrictions on concealed carry gun permits are constitutional.
Politics
Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers, legal experts react to Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict
A jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on Friday on all five charges in the shooting of three men at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.
Politics
Politics
State lawmakers to review Cuomo impeachment report in Albany today
Investigators interviewed 165 witnesses in the probe.
Ethics
Policy
JCOPE action on Cuomo book deal seen as ‘small’ step toward righting marred history
Despite the popular decision, calls for the commission’s dissolution remain
Politics
Politics
Cuomo’s lawyer asks James to recuse herself from probes
The ex-governor’s attorney Rita Glavin said the state Attorney General ‘forced’ Cuomo’s resignation.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats wanting to replace Letitia James as New York Attorney General
Zephyr Teachout is officially running for state attorney general, while Andrew Cuomo is reportedly among many Democrats mulling entry in the 2022 primary.
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Transportation
Policy
MTA officials said balancing the budget could require fare hikes next year
A new financial forecast predicts ugly choices ahead for an agency struggling to get through the pandemic.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Analysis: Jumaane Williams shifts dynamics in governor’s race
Williams is courting voters on Hochul’s turf and threatening James’ turnout in all-important Brooklyn.
Health Care
Policy
All adult New Yorkers now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shot
City health officials made the announcement Monday as cases have ticked up slightly and are expected to continue increasing over the holidays.
Transportation
Policy
Transit advocates call on MTA to nix proposed 2023 service cuts
New York secured $11 billion in federal aid this week, after reaching an agreement with New Jersey and Connecticut to divide approximately $14 billion in COVID relief money.
Housing
Policy
New York requests nearly $1 billion in additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds
The request comes as the state has spent nearly all of the $2.4 billion in funds that it initially received.
New York State
Politics
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown faces backlash after winning write-in campaign
Progressives say the movement to oust Brown from the Democratic National Committee serves as a warning to the establishment.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
AG James releases hundreds of pages of transcripts, evidence in Cuomo sexual harassment probe
The documents were published Wednesday on James’ website and include the former governor's interview with investigators.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Albany sheriff is accused of mishandling Cuomo probe
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s lawyer called for an independent investigation into allegations that County Sheriff Craig Apple leaked grand jury information.
New York State
Policy