Tag: NY Politics

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…


Giuliani’s Son and Candidate Sliwa Speak as Hundreds Gather to Protest Vaccine Mandate in NYC

MANHATTAN, New York—Around 300 people and GOP leaders gathered on Sunday afternoon, including Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa and Rudy Giuliani’s son, Andrew Giuliani, to protest against Democrat New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate. Mayor de Blasio recently announced a vaccine pass mandate for restaurants, gyms, and performances in the city that will…


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…


Hochul: I’ll Run for Governor After Finishing Cuomo’s Term

NEW YORK—Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will serve out the remainder of Andrew Cuomo’s term after he steps down amid sexual harassment allegations, said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year. “Yes I will. I fully expect to,” Hochul said in an interview with NBC’s “Today” show. “I am…


New York’s Kathy Hochul Vows Change as Cuomo Resigns Unrepentant

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday promised there will be a change in the workplace when she becomes the governor in two weeks, replacing Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “At the end of my term, whenever it ends, nobody will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment,” Hochul said in her first…


New York’s Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul Vows Change

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday promised there will be a change in the workplace when she becomes the governor in two weeks, replacing Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “At the end of my term, whenever it ends, nobody will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment,” Hochul said in her first…


Protestors Gather at New York City Hall to Oppose Vaccine Passport

A crowd of New Yorkers from many different walks of life gathered in front of City Hall on Monday to protest against the vaccine pass mandate recently announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio. The mandate is scheduled to be enforced on Sept. 13. The Epoch Times talked to three organizers of the protest who voiced…


New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Resignation Over Harassment Allegations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Tuesday he will resign effective in 14 days after allegations of sexual harassment that were detailed in a state attorney general’s report last week. Cuomo’s resignation came as the New York Assembly started deliberations Monday on an impeachment inquiry into his conduct and as top Democrat officials,…


Top Cuomo Aide Melissa DeRosa Steps Down as He Resists Resignation Calls

A top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned late Sunday. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of New York for the last 10 years,” Melissa DeRosa said in a statement to news outlets. “Personally, the past two years have been emotionally and mentally trying. I am…


Top Cuomo Aide Melissa DeRosa Steps Down as Governor Resists Resignation Calls

A top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned late Sunday. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of New York for the last 10 years,” Melissa DeRosa said in a statement to news outlets. “Personally, the past two years have been emotionally and mentally trying. I am…