Forty-four Republican senators just sent a letter to the Department of Justice, demanding two things: an official update on the Durham investigation, as well as a promise from the attorney general that once the final report comes out, it must be made public. In New York state, Andrew Cuomo has officially been replaced by Kathy…
Facts Matter (Aug. 26): 44 Senators Issue Letter Demanding Durham Report Be Made Public; Grand Jury Pushing Forward
New York Adds Nearly 12,000 COVID-19 Fatalities Under New Governor
New York reported nearly 12,000 more deaths with COVID-19 on Tuesday under new Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state is now reporting 55,395 COVID-19 deaths, up from 43,415. “We’re now releasing more data than had been released before publicly so people know, the nursing home deaths and the hospital deaths are consistent what’s being displayed by…
Kathy Hochul Sworn in as New York Governor as Cuomo Resigns
Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as the 57th governor of New York, replacing now former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who stepped down in the face of allegations of sexual harassment. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presided over a procedural ceremony at at the New York State Capitol at midnight on Aug. 24, where Hochul was officially sworn in…
In Farewell to New Yorkers, Cuomo Says It’s ‘Unfair’ He Had to Resign
NEW YORK—In his final public remarks as governor of New York on Monday, Andrew Cuomo complained about what he called the unfairness of the state investigation that concluded he sexually harassed women who worked for him. After two women went public with accounts of harassment, Cuomo referred the complaints in March to New York Attorney…
NY Still Needs to Come Clean on COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Scandal: Report
The government of the State of New York still has more explaining to do and heads that should roll regarding the decision to order that nursing homes accept patients with COVID-19 last year, according one of the state’s leading think tanks. The state government still hasn’t released data crucial to gauging the real magnitude of…
Gov. Cuomo Says Storm Won’t Stop His Planned Resignation
NEW YORK—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent his second-to-last day in office as the state dealt with heavy rain from Tropical Storm Henri. The Democrat, who is set to resign at the end of the day Monday, appeared at a televised briefing Sunday surrounded by top state officials involved in the state’s storm response. Absent from the…
Cuomo Declares State of Emergency for Parts of New York Ahead of Hurricane Henri
NEW YORK—New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a state of emergency for parts of the state, imploring those in New York to take warnings seriously ahead of Hurricane Henri. He told people to stock up and move to higher ground today, despite the lack of buildup because of the storm’s shifting track. Service on…
New York’s Cuomo Orders Health Care Workers to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Health care workers in New York must get vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. Cuomo, a Democrat who is set to step down soon, said workers must be vaccinated by Sept. 17. “When COVID ambushed New York last year, New Yorkers acted, while the Federal Government denied the problem,”…
Chris Cuomo Returns From Vacation, Defends Advising Brother During Scandal
CNN host Chris Cuomo returned from vacation on Monday and defended advising his brother during a scandal that recently led to the governor resigning. Chris Cuomo claimed that he did not violate CNN rules that prevented him from covering what he described as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “troubles.” “I said last year that his…
New York Assembly to Release Report on Cuomo Investigation
NEW YORK—Lawmakers in the New York State Assembly will issue a report on their investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo after abandoning an impeachment effort in light of his resignation over complaints of sexual harassment, members said. The Assembly’s Judiciary Committee began an impeachment investigation in March after two women who worked for Cuomo went public…
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