New York Office of the Executive New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked a "no excuses" backdrop for his latest event. The Cuomo announcement was closed press, with the governor's office citing "COVID restrictions." Mired in multiple scandals, Cuomo has offered several excuses for his alleged behavior. Flanked by military personnel and top union brass, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke in front of a "no excuses" banner at an event on Tuesday at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Like all of his recent public appearances as he combats several scandals — including a looming impeachment investigation, a federal investigation, and calls to resign over his alleged sexually inappropriate behavior — this Cuomo event was closed to the press because of "COVID protocols."