Aug 24 TV Academy revokes Andrew Cuomo’s Emmy amid scandal, resignation By Associated Press Hours after leaving office, scandal-tainted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suffered another defeat: losing the special Emmy Award he received last year for his daily, televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 23 WATCH: Andrew Cuomo gives farewell address after resignation as New York governor By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Cuomo, a Democrat, was set to end his term at 11:59 p.m., just under two weeks after he announced he would resign rather than face a likely impeachment battle over sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Aug 22 Gov. Cuomo says storm won’t stop his planned resignation By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spent his second-to-last day in office projecting an image that he is still in control, and still fully engaged as the state dealt with heavy rain from Tropical Storm Henri. Continue reading
Aug 13 New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Cuomo announced his upcoming resignation on Tuesday, days after he faced increasing pressure to resign or face ouster by the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Aug 12 Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on nursing homes By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for a scandal that cut to the heart of his reputation as a pandemic hero and may have had life-and-death consequences —… Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office. Continue reading
Aug 10 Watch 10:30 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he will resign after the state's attorney general last week released a scathing probe that found he sexually harassed at least 11 women. He will be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul,… Continue watching
Aug 10 Kathy Hochul to become first female governor of New York after Cuomo resignation By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press The centrist Democrat from western New York last week joined the chorus of politicians denouncing the governor. She said Tuesday that she's ready to lead. Continue reading
Aug 07 Albany sheriff: Cuomo could face misdemeanor in groping case By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press The complaint, filed this week, is the first known instance where a woman has made an official report with a law enforcement agency over alleged misconduct by the Democratic governor. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 8:23 Biden calls on Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment findings New York State Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing multiple women, sparking a cascade of calls for his resignation, including from President Biden. Cuomo denied the claims. New York State Public Radio's Karen… Continue watching