Tag Archives: New York State

The New York Times 12:38 pm on April 22, 2021
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Jury Duty Is Back, and It Looks Very Different

With reconfigured courtrooms and new uses of technology, New York’s court systems have geared up to clear a looming backlog of cases.

#coronavirus-reopenings, #coronavirus-risks-and-safety-concerns, #jury-system, #manhattan-nyc, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 22, 2021
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Uncomfortable Timing for a Supreme Court Gun Fight

The justices contemplate expanding arms rights in the wake of mass shootings.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 22, 2021
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Why the Shinnecock Tribe Is Clashing With the Hamptons’ Elite

The Shinnecock Indian Nation views a casino on its reservation as a path out of poverty, but some wealthy neighbors are up in arms.

#casinos, #gambling, #hamptons-ny, #income-inequality, #native-americans, #new-york-state, #shinnecock-indians, #southampton-ny, #suffolk-county-ny

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The New York Times 8:22 am on April 20, 2021
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Cuomo’s Pandemic Book Leads to an Investigation

Gov. Cuomo is already weathering investigations into his professional conduct and personal behavior — and now his work as an author will be scrutinized as well.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #democratic-party, #james-letitia, #new-york-city, #new-york-state, #politics-and-government, #street-vendor-project

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The New York Times 10:37 pm on April 16, 2021
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Jurors in Daniel Prude Case Voted Overwhelmingly in Favor of Police

Mr. Prude’s death last year became part of a fraught national conversation around racism and brutality in policing.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 13, 2021
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Andrew Cuomo’s White-Knuckle Ride

Amid scandals, accusations and calls for his resignation, the New York governor seems determined to prove that the instincts that have gotten him into trouble can get him out of it too.

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The New York Times 10:59 pm on April 12, 2021
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‘Bond Girl’ Talk and Groping: Albany’s Toxic Culture for Women

As allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo put a new spotlight on sexual misconduct in New York’s capital, numerous women there described an enduring predatory and misogynistic environment.

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The New York Times 4:35 pm on April 11, 2021
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New York, Finally, Taxes the Rich

A budget that spends on education, homelessness and undocumented immigrants is the product of years of progressive politics, not a governor looking for a diversion.

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The New York Times 12:37 pm on April 8, 2021
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Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Staunch Conservative, Will Run for N.Y. Governor

Mr. Zeldin, a Republican congressman and avid supporter of former President Donald Trump, said that to “save New York, Andrew Cuomo’s gotta go.”

#cuomo-andrew-m, #elections-governors, #house-of-representatives, #new-york-state, #republican-party, #zeldin-lee-m

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The New York Times 8:00 am on April 8, 2021
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$2.1 Billion for Undocumented Workers Signals New York’s Progressive Shift

The fund, which could provide payments to hundreds of thousands of people excluded from other pandemic relief, ignited a battle among state lawmakers before it was approved this week.

#budgets-and-budgeting, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-act-2020, #cuomo-andrew-m, #illegal-immigration, #new-york-state, #ramos-jessica-1985

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The New York Times 10:06 pm on April 7, 2021
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Andrew Giuliani Considers a Run for N.Y. Governor

Mr. Giuliani, 35, has never been elected to public office, and his most prominent government job was as a public liaison assistant and special assistant to the president for the Trump White House.

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The New York Times 9:55 pm on April 7, 2021
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Cuomo Aide Says Governor ‘Groomed’ Her for Months Before Groping

A woman who has accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her in the Executive Mansion said that she warned him, “You’re going to get us in trouble.”

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The New York Times 10:38 pm on April 6, 2021
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NY Reaches Deal on $212 Billion Budget to Jump-Start Economic Recovery

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Legislature have agreed to raise taxes on the wealthy and give aid to renters, businesses and undocumented immigrants.

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The New York Times 8:41 pm on April 6, 2021
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New York Reaches Deal on $212 Billion Budget to Jump-Start Recovery

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Legislature have agreed to raise taxes on the wealthy and give aid to renters, businesses and undocumented immigrants.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 6, 2021
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When the Pandemic Came to Sullivan Prison

As one blockmate after another fell ill, we tried to stay safe and care for one another. It wasn’t always enough.

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The New York Times 7:07 pm on April 5, 2021
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New York State Is Set to Raise Taxes on Those Earning Over $1 Million

The deal, a sign of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s weakened influence, would mean wealthy New York City residents would pay the highest combined local tax rate in the nation.

#budgets-and-budgeting, #corporate-taxes, #cuomo-andrew-m, #high-net-worth-individuals, #income-tax, #new-york-state, #taxation

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The New York Times 4:51 pm on April 5, 2021
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Harvey Weinstein Appeals Sex Crimes Conviction Over Accusers’ Testimony

The filing marks the beginning of what is likely to be a lengthy effort by Mr. Weinstein, who was accused of sexual assault or misconduct by dozens of women, to overturn his conviction.

#metoo-movement, #decisions-and-verdicts, #new-york-state, #sciorra-annabella, #sexual-harassment, #weinstein-harvey

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The New York Times 3:00 pm on April 4, 2021
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Meet the New Cuomo. Same as the Old Cuomo.

We should have known who he was all along.

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The New York Times 10:07 pm on April 1, 2021
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Paul Feinman, First Openly Gay Judge on N.Y. High Court, Dies at 61

“I hope I add to the diversity of perspectives that the court considers,” he said before being unanimously confirmed to the Court of Appeals in 2017.

#courts-and-the-judiciary, #deaths-obituaries, #feinman-paul-g, #homosexuality-and-bisexuality, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 9:45 pm on April 1, 2021
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Can New York’s Marijuana Legalization Light Up a New Path?

Yes, it’s welcome news for cannabis connoisseurs. But for many advocates, the focus is on making amends for the war on drugs.

#debatable, #marijuana, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 5:12 am on April 1, 2021
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New York Will End Long-Term Solitary Confinement in Prisons and Jails

Isolation for more than 15 consecutive days will be barred in prisons and jails starting next March after years of efforts to restrict the practice.

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The New York Times 11:44 pm on March 31, 2021
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As Cuomo Sought $4 Million Book Deal, Aides Hid Damaging Death Toll

Gov. Andrew Cuomo boasted, “I am not a superhero,” in early versions of his book, drafted as his aides scrubbed a politically damaging Health Department report.

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The New York Times 3:00 pm on March 31, 2021
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New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

New Yorkers will immediately be allowed to possess up to three ounces of cannabis for recreational purposes, as other facets of the law are phased in over several months.

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The New York Times 2:27 pm on March 31, 2021
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The New Normal in N.Y.: High Virus Rates and a Steady Stream of Cases

As New York races to vaccinate residents while variants spread, the state’s positive test rate and case counts are likely to remain stable for a while.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #cuomo-andrew-m, #murphy-philip-d-1957, #new-jersey, #new-york-city, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 30, 2021
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An Unlikely Alliance in Upstate N.Y. and the Fight for Black and Women’s Rights

Harriet Tubman, Frances Seward and Martha Wright shared a political cause and residency in Auburn, N.Y. “The Agitators,” by Dorothy Wickenden, tells the story of their joint crusade.

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The New York Times 9:57 pm on March 29, 2021
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New York Must Offer Vaccine to All Prisoners Immediately, Judge Rules

A judge in the Bronx ruled that people incarcerated in the state’s prisons and jails had been arbitrarily excluded from the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #correction-department-nyc, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-state, #prisons-and-prisoners, #vaccination-and-immunization

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The New York Times 8:24 pm on March 29, 2021
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All Adults in New York Will Be Eligible for Vaccination Next Week

Those who are 30 and older will be eligible on Tuesday, and all other adults can be vaccinated starting April 6, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-city, #new-york-state, #vaccination-and-immunization

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The New York Times 7:01 pm on March 29, 2021
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Too Many People Are Locked Up for Small Thefts

An estimated 45,000 Americans are behind bars for thefts of less than $10,000. The punishment doesn’t fit the crime.

#crime-and-criminals, #law-and-legislation, #new-york-state, #prisons-and-prisoners

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The New York Times 2:35 pm on March 26, 2021
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New York Marijuana Legalization Is Likely. Here’s What to Know.

New Yorkers would be allowed up to 3 ounces of cannabis for recreational use. And millions in tax revenue would be reinvested in communities affected by unequal policing.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #law-and-legislation, #marijuana, #medical-marijuana, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 5:09 pm on March 25, 2021
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Cuomo Family’s Access to Virus Tests Is Now Part of Impeachment Inquiry

State health officials tested members of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s family for the coronavirus early last year, when testing was not widely available.

#cnn, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #cuomo-andrew-m, #cuomo-christopher, #new-york-state, #tests-medical

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The New York Times 3:01 pm on March 25, 2021
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New York Reaches a Deal to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

The move paves the way for a potential $4.2 billion industry, with millions of dollars in sales tax revenue reinvested in minority communities each year.

#budgets-and-budgeting, #cuomo-andrew-m, #law-and-legislation, #marijuana, #new-york-state, #regulation-and-deregulation-of-industry

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The New York Times 10:14 am on March 25, 2021
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Governor Cuomo, End Long-Term Solitary Confinement

Inmates can spend 23 hours a day in a tiny space cut off from most human contact. That’s cruel.

#law-and-legislation, #mental-health-and-disorders, #new-york-state, #prisons-and-prisoners, #solitary-confinement

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 25, 2021
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I Survived 18 Years in Solitary Confinement

The harrowing injustice I suffered as a boy should never happen to another child in this country.

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The New York Times 1:54 am on March 25, 2021
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Cuomo’s Family Is Said to Have Received Special Access to Virus Tests

Top health officials tested Chris Cuomo, the governor’s brother, when testing was not widely available, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #cuomo-andrew-m, #cuomo-christopher, #ethics-and-official-misconduct, #governors-us, #new-york-state, #tests-medical

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 24, 2021
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Cuomo Could Be Impeached. Here’s How It Would Happen.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under investigation. If his own party moves against him, he could face New York’s first impeachment proceeding in more than a century.

#metoo-movement, #cuomo-andrew-m, #impeachment, #new-york-state, #politics-and-government, #sexual-harassment, #state-legislatures

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The New York Times 10:51 pm on March 23, 2021
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Politicians Behaving Badly

At least Tom Reed knows how to face up to his mistakes.

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The New York Times 12:39 am on March 22, 2021
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Tom Reed, Facing Groping Allegation, Says He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2022

The New York congressman, who apologized to a former lobbyist who accused him of touching her inappropriately, also said he wouldn’t run for governor.

#davis-nicolette, #house-of-representatives, #new-york-state, #reed-thomas-w-ii, #sexual-harassment, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 11:34 pm on March 21, 2021
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Exploiting Black Fears of False Persecution

Politicians facing accusations seek to take advantage of Black support.

#black-people, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-state, #race-and-ethnicity, #united-states, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 10:34 pm on March 20, 2021
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30 Years After Anita Hill, We Should All Know What Sexual Harassment Is

Governor Cuomo championed the laws that made it easier to punish workplace harassment. Why is he unclear about them?

#metoo-movement, #bennett-charlotte-1995, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-state, #sexual-harassment

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 20, 2021
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Mixed Virus Data Has Some Experts Questioning Pace of N.Y.C. Reopening

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this week that businesses like indoor fitness studios would be allowed to reopen.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-reopenings, #coronavirus-risks-and-safety-concerns, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-city, #new-york-state

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The New York Times 9:50 pm on March 19, 2021
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Tom Reed Disputes Groping Allegation

The congressman from New York, who has been eyeing a run against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, did not specify what parts of the account of his actions in a bar in 2017 were inaccurate.

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The New York Times 9:14 pm on March 19, 2021
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Cuomo Faces New Claims of Sexual Harassment From Current Aide

The aide, Alyssa McGrath, accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of ogling her body, remarking on her looks, and making suggestive comments to her and another woman in his office.

#albany-ny, #cuomo-andrew-m, #mcgrath-alyssa, #new-york-state, #politics-and-government, #sexual-harassment, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

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The New York Times 4:14 pm on March 19, 2021
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N.Y. Nursing Home Deaths: F.B.I. Investigating if Cuomo Aides Gave False Data

The inquiry has added to the legal pressure faced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his aides over the deaths of nursing home residents from Covid-19.

#coronavirus-2019-ncov, #cuomo-andrew-m, #derosa-melissa, #elder-care, #federal-bureau-of-investigation, #justice-department, #new-york-state, #nursing-homes

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The New York Times 10:01 am on March 19, 2021
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The Ruthless Rise and Lonely Decline of Andrew Cuomo

The career of the New York governor helps explain how someone so powerful and popular could find himself alone so fast.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #cuomo-mario-m, #democratic-party, #new-york-state, #politics-and-government, #sexual-harassment, #united-states-politics-and-government

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The New York Times 9:00 am on March 19, 2021
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Andrew Cuomo and the Performance of Power

Rebecca Traister and Ezra Klein discuss the New York governor’s fall from grace, toxic workplaces and the aesthetic of strongmen leaders.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #democratic-party, #new-york-state, #sexual-harassment, #traister-rebecca, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

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The New York Times 6:31 pm on March 18, 2021
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Battered by Scandal, Governor Cuomo Leans on Black Leaders to Build His Defense

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has actively sought the support of Black leaders and elected officials to serve as a buffer against calls for his resignation or impeachment.

#black-people, #cuomo-andrew-m, #governors-us, #new-york-state, #politics-and-government, #polls-and-public-opinion, #race-and-ethnicity, #sexual-harassment

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The New York Times 11:31 pm on March 16, 2021
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How Cuomo’s Team Tried to Tarnish One of His Accusers

People tied to Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to damage the credibility of Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse Mr. Cuomo of sexual harassment.

#metoo-movement, #boylan-lindsey-1984, #cuomo-andrew-m, #new-york-state, #sexual-harassment

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The New York Times 11:05 pm on March 16, 2021
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Digging Into Liberals’ Enduring Support for Andrew Cuomo

Nearly seven in 10 liberals say they’re satisfied with his handling of sexual harassment allegations, a new poll found.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #governors-us, #new-york-state, #polls-and-public-opinion, #sexual-harassment

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The New York Times 9:44 am on March 16, 2021
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Cuomo Polls: Governor Finds Public Support in Spite of Scandals

About half of the registered voters surveyed said they believed that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could still effectively lead New York.

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The New York Times 9:17 am on March 16, 2021
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Poll Finds Public Support for Cuomo in Spite of Scandals

About half of the registered voters surveyed said they believed that the governor could still effectively lead New York.

#cuomo-andrew-m, #downtown-brooklyn-brooklyn-ny, #governors-us, #historic-buildings-and-sites, #hochul-kathleen-c, #landmarks-preservation-commission, #mccray-chirlane, #new-york-city, #new-york-state, #sexual-harassment, #underground-railroad-19th-century

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