Andrew Cuomo

Seeking Mercy From Hochul: Three New York Prisoners Plead Their Cases

Dec. 19, 2021, 8:10 p.m.May 30, 2024, 1:42 p.m.

In 2015, Andrew Cuomo vowed to overhaul the state’s clemency process, but never followed through. Now, thousands of petitions offer a test of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s commitment to “improving justice.” Here are the stories of three incarcerated men making pitches for freedom.

Andrew Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo’s Smear Team: His Brother and Top Advisers, Transcripts Reveal

Nov. 29, 2021, 10:45 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

When the governor got hit with sexual harassment allegations, CNN host Chris Cuomo and current and former gubernatorial aides quietly crafted a plan to discredit accs, according to newly released interviews, emails and text messages.

Albany

Cuomo Made Staffers Work on His $5M Pandemic Book for his ‘Personal Gain,’ Investigators Charge

Nov. 22, 2021, 6:59 p.m.Nov. 22, 2021, 6:59 p.m.

The now-former governor’s senior team had underlings help with his literary payday as thousands died of COVID last year, a long-awaited report from the state Assembly finds. While probers give him a virtual on the nursing home death undercount, they confirm two cases of sexual harassment.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Sparred With Investigators Over Meaning of ‘Girlfriend,’ ‘Date’ — and ‘Butt’

Nov. 11, 2021, 1:31 p.m.Nov. 11, 2021, 1:31 p.m.

Newly released transcripts offer a glimpse into the governor’s defiant, Clintonesque defense as probers grilled him about sexual harassment allegations. Meanwhile, 10 women testified about their experience with his istration.

Politics

NYC Politicians Parade in Puerto Rico, With Races From Governor to Council Speaker at Stake

Nov. 4, 2021, 10:50 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James and Bill de Blasio were among the pols making the scene at the annual Somos conference, where alliances are sealed. Meanwhile, a Council member fighting for his Brooklyn seat was jockeying for speaker.

Development

As Hochul Launches Penn Station Revival Plan, Risky Bets Placed on Office Building Boom

Nov. 4, 2021, 6:21 p.m.Nov. 4, 2021, 6:24 p.m.

Three of New York’s biggest real estate companies are making billion-dollar wagers that pandemic-spurred remote working will give way to a return to buildings. But can they fill millions of square feet of space amid an office glut?

Letitia James

Cuomo Criminally Charged Over Allegation He Groped Aide in Governor’s Mansion

Oct. 28, 2021, 8:00 p.m.Oct. 28, 2021, 8:52 p.m.

A complaint filed in Albany means a Nov. 17 court date for the former governor, who resigned in disgrace following a report detailing multiple harassment allegations. District attorneys in three other New York counties have requested investigators’ files.

Albany

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Eyeing Run for State Attorney General, Sources Say

Oct. 21, 2021, 8:02 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

The first Latino chief prosecutor in New York is considering a statewide campaign if AG Letitia James vies for governor. Queens DA Melinda Katz and state Sen. Mike Gianaris are also pondering runs, THE CITY has learned.

MTA

How the MTA Spent Millions on a Cuomo Cost-Cutting Effort That Spurred a Worker Shortage

Oct. 20, 2021, 3:39 p.m.Oct. 20, 2021, 3:39 p.m.

The MTA Transformation Plan brought a $4 million consultant’s report, new high-priced executives — and staffing gaps. Now, in the Hochul era, the transit agency is scrapping the plan — and going on a hiring spree to stem bus and subway delays.

Transit

Mets Station Accessibility Project Up In the Air as AirTrain Derails

Oct. 13, 2021, 6:16 p.m.Oct. 13, 2021, 6:16 p.m.

The Mets-Willets Point complex — which serves anyone going to Citi Field, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Queens Museum or Queens Night Market — is still inaccessible for LIRR engers who can’t navigate stairs.

Andrew Cuomo

Seeking Mercy From Hochul: Three New York Prisoners Plead Their Cases

Andrew Cuomo’s Smear Team: His Brother and Top Advisers, Transcripts Reveal

Cuomo Made Staffers Work on His $5M Pandemic Book for his ‘Personal Gain,’ Investigators Charge

Cuomo Sparred With Investigators Over Meaning of ‘Girlfriend,’ ‘Date’ — and ‘Butt’

NYC Politicians Parade in Puerto Rico, With Races From Governor to Council Speaker at Stake

As Hochul Launches Penn Station Revival Plan, Risky Bets Placed on Office Building Boom

Cuomo Criminally Charged Over Allegation He Groped Aide in Governor’s Mansion

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Eyeing Run for State Attorney General, Sources Say

How the MTA Spent Millions on a Cuomo Cost-Cutting Effort That Spurred a Worker Shortage

Mets Station Accessibility Project Up In the Air as AirTrain Derails

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