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Credit Governor Cuomos Flickr page New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released his tax returns Monday, and they show that the governor will be paid over $5 million for a controversial memoir he wrote about how he managed the COVID- 19 pandemic. According to the tax returns, Cuomo was paid $3.1 million for the book in 2020, and will receive another $2 million over the next two years. The memoir has come under criticism after it was revealed that Cuomo did not  fully disclose the number of nursing ...

Capital Correspondent Karen Dewitt has the latest on new mask guidance in New York State. He added that having rules in line with the CDC is important to build credibility with the public. He plans to modify the current mask policy at the county building in accordance with the new rules. “Next, or Wednesday, when it starts, when I get on the elevator I will no longer wear this nice looking mask,” said McMahon. “Whether I change my mind if I go into a different type of setting, I reserve...

Harassment is not the same as making someone feel uncomfortable: Cuomo snaps at reporter who grilled him about sex pest claims Cuomo again tried to defend himself against the sexual harassment claims that have embroiled his administration in a news conference on Thursday He tried to draw a distinction between harassment and making someone uncomfortable when a reporter asked him about his previous statements Rebecca Lewis, a reporter for City & State, began reiterating the public apology he made...

Credit Governor Cuomos Flickr page Governor Andrew Cuomo, facing resistance to lingering COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, says the virus is not yet conquered, and is urging caution on reopening up society too quickly. New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio announced on MSNBC’s Morning Joe  that the city would fully reopen on July 1st.  saying vaccinations are increasing, and infection numbers are going down. “ Our plan is to fully open New York City on July 1st,” said deBlasio who said that ...

The New York State Governor hit out at the mounting allegations of sexual harassment Tuesday He fired back that yes he has touched people because he shakes hands with people but denied that he has ever touched anyone inappropriately I just shook hands with people etc. I didnt touch them inappropriately, he said  Tuesday marked the 2nd time he has held an in-person Q&A since November  Cuomo has fallen media shy in recent months, as claims of his inappropriate behavior erupted Nine women includ...

Hear the story from Capital Correspondent Karen Dewitt. In his first in-person session with journalists since December, the governor also defended the way his administration reported the number of nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, something that federal prosecutors are looking into. The governor appeared in Syracuse to announce that the state fair would be held, in a limited capacity, late in the summer. But questions by reporters focused on several scandals that have engulfed C...

Impeachment investigators looking into allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo say they have received more than 200 tips about his conduct.  New York State Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine (D) said the huge number of tips were received via a hotline set up by law firm Davis Polk to help the wide-ranging investigation.  He disclosed the figure as the committee held its first public meeting on the impeachment in nearly a month on Wednesday, Politico reported.  The state assemblys inq...

Hear the story from Capital Correspondent Karen Dewitt. Siena College spokesman Steve Greenberg says the poll delivers some good news to a governor involved in several scandals, including sexual harassment allegations and accusations that he covered up the number of nursing home deaths during the pandemic. Cuomo is facing investigations by state and federal officials. Most leading politicians in the state, democrats and republicans, have called on him to resign. But, by a two to one margin, Ne...

NY State Senator Julia Salazar claims colleagues who told her she looked like a Bond girl and should be on a calendar were emboldened by Gov Cuomos behavior Julia Salazar, 30, told The New York Times the incidents happened while in the legislative chamber and then at a fundraiser outside the Capitol in 2019 Her claims were among a number of allegations of abusive behavior -  including bruises left by a leg squeeze - made by more than 30 people working in Albany   They come in light of sexual...

The NY Tough slogan came about as he was leading the states COVID response The Corning Tower in Albany usually displays the slogan, but received a slight change on Friday night, although it was altered back shortly afterwards Cuomo has faced dueling scandals in recent months, from failing to disclose the proper number of nursing home deaths to sexual harassment allegations A number of prominent politicians have called for Cuomos resignation