The Democratic governor, who was first elected in 2010, is scheduled to resign at the end of Monday. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be sworn in Tuesday.
Author: Jon Campbell, New York State Team
NY Assembly will end impeachment inquiry into Gov. Andrew Cuomo when he resigns
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, announced the decision Friday afternoon. Some lawmakers wanted the impeachment process to continue on.
Melissa DeRosa, top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, resigns amid scandal
Melissa DeRosa, a longtime aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who held the high-ranking title of secretary to the governor since 2017, has resigned.
India Walton, a socialist candidate, poised to become Buffalo, New York’s, first woman mayor
Assuming India Walton is elected, Buffalo would become the largest American city to have a socialist mayor since Milwaukee in 1960.
New York attorney general ‘actively investigating’ Trump Organization in a ‘criminal capacity’
The New York attorney general is investigating the Trump Organization for criminality, a shift that could lead to charges if wrongdoing is uncovered.
Andrew Cuomo’s COVID book deal is worth $5 million, new tax records show
The New York governor’s book on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the source of controversy.
New York to legalize recreational marijuana; vote expected within days
Top New York lawmakers announced a deal Saturday to legalize marijuana, clearing the way for a vote in the coming days.
New York to end COVID travel quarantine requirement beginning April 1
Since June, New York had been requiring out-of-state travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. That will change April 1.
Daniel Prude died and it was ruled a homicide. So why isn’t it a crime?
Attorney General Letitia James suggested the maze of state law governing use of force is tilted toward police officers.
Cuomo: NYC restaurants can resume offering indoor dining starting on Valentine’s Day
New York City bars and restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity on Feb. 14. Wedding receptions of up to 150 guests resume in March, the governor said.