Tag: Cuomo

Independent probe finds Cuomo COVID response ‘engendered public mistrust’

An independent investigation into New York’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic found that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (D) response “engendered public mistrust” and sowed confusion. The investigation, commissioned by current Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), found that Cuomo’s administration and its lack of communication with agencies and facilities, particularly nursing homes, across the state resulted in […]

Andrew Cuomo to testify before House panel on COVID nursing home policy

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will appear Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee to speak about his administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, including its highly-scrutinized handling of nursing homes. The transcribed interview will take place behind closed doors with the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic at 10 a.m. ET. The GOP-led panel […]

Andrew Cuomo agrees to testify to Congress on Covid-19 nursing home advisory

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after being subpoenaed last month, has agreed to testify to Congress about his controversial nursing home advisory from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rep. Brad Wenstrup told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday. “Governor Cuomo will be appearing before our select Subcommittee on the Pandemic on June 11,” […]

Falcon lays 4 eggs in Cuomo Bridge nest

ABOVE THE TAPPAN ZEE — Four peregrine falcon eggs have now been detected in the nest atop the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge that spans the stretch of Hudson between South Nyack and Tarrytown known as the Tappan Zee. “Hopefully, we’ll have a successful year as we have in the past at the new bridge,” […]

House COVID panel subpoenas former NY Gov. Cuomo over nursing home deaths

The House committee investigating the coronavirus pandemic response issued a subpoena Tuesday for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) over his alleged failure to cooperate with a probe into the state’s COVID-19 nursing home policies. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is demanding Cuomo appear for a closed-door deposition on May 24. Rep. […]

Cuomo subpoenaed by House panel over Covid response

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was issued a subpoena Tuesday by the Republican-led House subcommittee investigating the governmental response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The subpoena orders Cuomo to appear before the panel for a deposition on May 24. The order to sit for the House lawmakers comes after the panel has also requested […]

Andrew Cuomo subpoenaed by congressional subcommittee investigating COVID-era handling of nursing homes

The House subcommittee tasked with investigating the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday subpoenaed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in relation to his administration’s handling of nursing homes during the pandemic, according to documents first obtained by ABC News. Specifically, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is seeking to question […]

Andrew Cuomo created “sexually hostile work environment” according to DOJ settlement

An agreement between the Justice Department and the New York State Executive Chamber made public on Friday resolves claims of sexual harassment and retaliation against former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, concluding that he created a “sexually hostile work environment” for at least 13 female government employees. Back in 2021, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report detailing the […]

DOJ accuses Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing 13 women

ALBANY, New York — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 13 women who worked for the state over the course of an eight-year period, the Department of Justice announced Friday as part of a civil rights settlement with his successor. The agreement concluded the governor’s office under Cuomo violated federal Title VII rules […]