Tag: Andrew Cuomo

CNN’s Chris Cuomo Apologizes for Helping Governor Brother With Damage Control

CNN’s Chris Cuomo has apologized for advising his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on containing the fallout from the governor’s sexual harassment allegations scandal. Chris Cuomo addressed the matter in a CNN segment on Thursday, saying he took part in strategy calls with his brother and some of his staff members, while admitting it “was…


New York Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Book Deal Was Worth Over $5 Million

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s contract with publishers for his book about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic was worth over $5 million, according to tax documents released by his office to the media on Monday. Cuomo was initially lauded for his handling of a crippling coronavirus outbreak in New York, but praise turned to blame…


Andrew Giuliani Announces Bid for New York Governor in 2022

Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, announced Tuesday that he’s officially running for governor of New York in 2022.


New York Baseball Stadiums to Seat Fans in Separate Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Sections

People who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine will be seated separately from those who have in two major baseball stadiums in New York, officials announced this week. The segregation will be enforced at Fans at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium, home to Major League Baseball’s New York Mets and New York Yankees. “There are going…


New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Felons After Prison

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday night signed a bill that automatically restores voting rights to formerly convicted felons in the state as soon as they are released from prison, even if they are on parole. “I strongly believe that restoring the right to vote to people who have paid their debt to society…


Cuomo to Lift Most Capacity Restrictions in New York

Many restrictions in New York and surrounding states will be lifted later this month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday. “Beginning Wednesday, May 19, most capacity restrictions will end across the tri-state area,” the Democrat told a press conference in Albany. “This is a major reopening of economic and social activity,” he added…


Andrew Cuomo’s Antipathy to Older People Didn’t Begin With COVID

Commentary It’s worth a glimpse back to see how most news organizations covered Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2020. A classic in this journalism hall of shame was a Washington Post column, in which our governor was lionized as “the strongman who can admit he’s wrong. He speaks fluently about the facts. He worries about his…


New York Governor Announces Lift on CCP Virus Curfew for Bars, Restaurants

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday a statewide curfew restricting food and beverage service in the state will end next month for both indoor and outdoor dining areas.


Rep. Lee Zeldin Announces Run for New York Governor

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) on Wednesday announced his candidacy for governor of New York in 2022. “I’ll bring the kind of relentless, fighting spirit towards helping to save our state that Cuomo reserves for multi-million dollar self-congratulatory book deals, cover-ups, abuse & self-dealing,” Zeldin wrote on Twitter. Zeldin is the first candidate to jump into…


Democratic Governors Push Biden to Lift Cap on SALT Tax Deductions

A group of powerful Democratic governors is pressuring President Joe Biden to lift a cap on state and local tax deductions, known as SALT. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and five other governors wrote to Biden on April 2 praising his administration for steps it’s taken so far, including the $1.9…