Category: NY Politics

NY State Senators Call for Investigation Into Cuomo Admin Over Group Home Tragedy

New York state senators have written a letter to the chairman of the Investigations and Government Operations Committee asking to start an investigation into a controversial order that likely accelerated CCP virus outbreaks in group homes. The letter was written by Republican State Sen. Anthony Palumbo, a member of the Investigations and Government Operations Committee, according to…


New York Legislature Proposes Nearly $7 Billion in New Taxes on Businesses, Wealthy

The New York State Legislature has proposed nearly $7 billion in new and increased taxes on wealthy New Yorkers and businesses. It comes as more than $100 billion has been doled out to New York in federal aid that was included in the COVID-19 stimulus bill that was passed and signed into law by President…


NY Legislature Proposes Nearly $7 Billion in New Taxes on Businesses, Wealthy

The New York State Legislature has proposed nearly $7 billion in new and increased taxes on businesses and the wealthiest state residents. The tax proposals were announced as more than $100 billion is being doled out to New York in federal aid as part of the COVID-19 stimulus bill that was passed and signed into law…


Biden Breaks His Silence on Cuomo’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal

President Joe Biden on Sunday broke his silence on the sexual misconduct scandal plaguing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Responding to a question about whether the embattled governor should immediately resign, Biden noted that an investigation is underway and that the public should wait for its outcome. “I think the investigation is underway and we…


Biden Says Wait for Investigation in First Comments on Cuomo’s Sexual Misconduct Scandal

President Joe Biden on Sunday broke his silence on the sexual misconduct scandal plaguing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Responding to a question about whether the embattled governor should immediately resign, Biden noted that an investigation is underway and that the public should wait for its outcome. “I think the investigation is underway and we…


Biden Declines to Say If Cuomo Should Resign, Will Wait for Probe Results

President Joe Biden said on March 14 that he wants to see the results of an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct facing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo when asked if the Democratic governor should resign. “I think the investigation is underway, and we should see what it brings us,” Biden told reporters…


Cuomo Should ‘Stick to His Guns’: Alan Dershowitz

Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz said on Saturday that since “accusations don’t constitute guilt” in the United States, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should not prematurely resign in response to the sexual harassment allegations against him. “Accusations don’t constitute guilt,” Dershowitz told Newsmax host Carl Higbie. “I wrote a book about it called ‘Guilt…


Schumer, Gillibrand Say Cuomo Should Resign

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a statement late Friday called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct. “Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires sure and steady leadership. We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with…


Ocasio-Cortez, Nadler, Other House Democrats in NY Say Cuomo Must Resign

Several top New York Democrats have joined the chorus of lawmakers calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign in the wake of allegations that he sexually harassed several women amid reports that his administration covered up nursing home COVID-19 deaths. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Nydia Velazquez…


Cuomo Says He Was Unaware of Sixth Accuser, Denies Touching Anyone Inappropriately

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo denied knowledge of a sixth woman who has reportedly accused him of sexual misconduct. “I’m not aware of any other claim,” Cuomo said, adding that “no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable.” Shortly before Cuomo made this claim, Cuomo senior advisor Richard…