So anyway, the guy I call “Tough Guy Andrew” is fighting for his political life. His enemies list grows and grows. At the very top of the list are members of the state Legislature, of both parties, who are in a serious get-even mode. It seems that they are very […]
Month: March 2021
AG appoints team to investigate harassment claims against Cuomo
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that Joon Kim and Anne Clark will lead the investigation of sexual assault allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We are committed to an independent and thorough investigation of the facts,” said James on her website. “Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark […]
With hate crimes against Asians on the rise, bill seeks better data on victims and motives
New legislation ensuring the collection of information on New Yorkers involved in hate crimes has passed in the Senate Finance Committee as of Monday, March 1. As hate crimes against Asian-American and Pacific Islander citizens reach all time highs in the state, legislators are taking action to ensure safety for […]
State to use undercover “renters” to seek out housing discrimination
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a program of undercover testers and new regulations to root out discrimination in real estate. The undercover program will be administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the state’s affordable housing agency, which will partner with nonprofit groups to dispatch trained fair-housing testers to […]
Coalition says more children’s mental health services needed during the pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic reaching its one-year anniversary, the impact on the mental health of many Americans has been monumental. People are losing their loved ones, their jobs, their businesses, their educational opportunities, their social contacts, and more. A coalition of groups, which has an ally in Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, […]
Voters don’t want Cuomo on the 2022 ballot, but majority don’t want him to resign
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s job approval rating dropped by nearly 30 points while a majority of New Yorkers said they would not like to see him run for reelection, according to a Quinnipiac poll released Thursday. The poll comes after recent allegations of sexual harassment by Gov. Cuomo and investigation into […]
Cuomo: “There is no way I resign”
The following statement was made Sunday, March 7, during a press conference in Albany to announce tat restaurants outside of New York City can move to 75 percent, starting March 19. The following statement was made at the end of the event: “There are some legislators who suggest that I […]
Senate majority leader calls for governor’s resignation
Statement From Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins “Everyday there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government. We have allegations about sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, the loss of credibility surrounding the Covid-19 nursing home data and questions about the construction of a major infrastructure […]