Jan 07 Judge dismisses criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press A judge has dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 04 Prosecutor drops groping charge against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo By Michael Hill and Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Soares' decision follows a couple of moves by prosecutors elsewhere in the state not to pursue charges against Cuomo over his behavior toward women. Continue reading
Jan 03 New York attorney general subpoenas Trump, Ivanka and Don Jr. By Michael Sisak, Associated Press New York's attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation into the family's business practices. Continue reading
Dec 29 WATCH: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul gives remarks on her administration’s efforts against COVID-19 By News Desk New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave remarks on her administration's efforts against COVID-19 during a news briefing Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 28 NY county prosecutor says Cuomo won’t face criminal charges based on allegations from two women By Associated Press Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't face criminal charges stemming from allegations of unwanted kissing by two women, one of them a state trooper assigned to his detail. Continue reading
Dec 23 Cuomo won’t be charged for touching trooper at racetrack By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said in a statement that an investigation found the allegations against Cuomo "credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal under New York law."… Continue reading
Dec 10 New York will require masks in indoor public places By Associated Press The mask mandate applies to both patrons and staff and will be in effect from Dec. 13 to Jan. 15, after which the state will reevaluate. Continue reading
Dec 09 New York Attorney General Letitia James ends run for governor By Michael R. Sisak, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The Democrat said in a statement Thursday that she needs to continue her work as attorney general, citing "a number of important investigations and cases" underway. Continue reading
Nov 03 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on New York gun rights case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The court was hearing arguments in its biggest guns case in more than a decade, a dispute over whether New York's law violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”… Continue reading
Oct 29 WATCH: Albany County sheriff defends sex crime complaint against Cuomo By Michael Hill and Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press A New York sheriff is defending his decision to file a complaint against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo that accuses the Democrat of a misdemeanor sex crime. Continue reading