New York State Team
ALBANY - On March 3, Gov. Andrew Cuomo apologized for any actions that offended women who accused him of sexual harassment, saying, I fully support a woman’s right to come forward.
But as investigations into the governor s action swirl around him, Cuomo was more adamant Monday, saying he didn t do anything wrong and vowed the probes will reveal as much.
Asked if he did any of the things he is accused of, including grabbing a female aide at the governor s mansion last year, Cuomo responded: “No. No. To put it very simply, no.”
The response made it clear that Cuomo is girding for a fight for his political survival amid investigations by state Attorney General Letitia James and state Assembly Judiciary Committee and calls for his resignation, which Cuomo has also dismissed.
New York State Team
ALBANY - You will no longer need to buy food if you go to a bar for a drink in New York.
A COVID-19 regulation in New York that required food purchases at bars and restaurants to limit mingling amid the pandemic is set to be lifted Wednesday by the state Legislature.
Legislative leaders announced Tuesday they will end the practice that Gov. Andrew Cuomo installed in July that required bars and restaurants to sell food to patrons if they were buying drinks.
Business owners have long railed against Cuomo s mandate, saying it was burdensome and unnecessary. Some bars mocked the measure, including one in Saratoga that sold Cuomo Chips for $1 to meet the edict.
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New York State Team
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month has held events at the 60-acre Angry Orchard Cider House in Orange County, in a large gym at the Yonkers Police Athletic League and inside the Javits Center the midtown Manhattan convention center that s the largest in the nation.
Big spaces. Plenty of room. Numerous elected officials and local leaders in attendance.
But no press allowed.
Amid myriad scandals that threaten his future as governor, Cuomo has barred reporters from attending his public events in recent months, citing ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols.
Instead, he answers questions from the media via Zoom at some, but not at all events. And by using Zoom instead of having in-person reporters, it allows his staff to handpick the journalists and limit follow-up questions.
New York is allowing graduations and proms: What you can and can t do
ALBANY - New York is allowing graduations and proms to proceed this spring amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are plenty of restrictions the state is urging schools and colleges to follow.
Like no hugs and handshakes at drive-through graduations, according to guidance this month from the state Department of Health.
In fact, the state is encouraging schools to skip the traditional graduation ceremonies, which would be limited in capacity anyway, and hold more drive-in, drive-through and virtual events.
The health department s guidance warns of the COVID risks of large, lengthy community events, particularly indoors.