AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 30, 2021 at 5:04 pmALBANY — Deep-pocketed donors flooded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign coffers with cash in recent months as the state’s top Democrat repeatedly dismissed calls to increase taxes on the rich.An analysis of campaign contributions shows Cuomo took in more than $568,000 from 15 billionaire supporters over the second half of 2020.AdvertisementThe flood of cash came as the governor voiced his opposition to raising revenue through new levies on the Empire State’s wealthiest residents, arguing elites will simply pull up roots and move...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 30, 2021 at 5:04 pmALBANY — Deep-pocketed donors flooded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign coffers with cash in recent months as the state’s top Democrat repeatedly dismissed calls to increase taxes on the rich.An analysis of campaign contributions shows Cuomo took in more than $568,000 from 15 billionaire supporters over the second half of 2020.AdvertisementThe flood of cash came as the governor voiced his opposition to raising revenue through new levies on the Empire State’s wealthiest residents, arguing elites will simply pull up roots and move...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 18, 2021 at 12:58 pmALBANY — Get ready for some peanuts and Cracker Jacks — and COVID rapid tests.A handful of baseball fans will be able to attend Opening Day and subsequent home games at both Citi Field and Yankee Stadium this season, Gov. Cuomo announced Thursday.AdvertisementThe governor, embroiled in a mounting sexual harassment scandal and facing an impeachment investigation, was in a jovial mood as he was joined by Mets and Yankees brass as well as pitching stars Al Leiter and CC Sabathia during a press briefing at his Manhattan office.“We’re...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 18, 2021 at 12:58 pmALBANY — Get ready for some peanuts and Cracker Jacks — and COVID rapid tests.A handful of baseball fans will be able to attend Opening Day and subsequent home games at both Citi Field and Yankee Stadium this season, Gov. Cuomo announced Thursday.AdvertisementThe governor, embroiled in a mounting sexual harassment scandal and facing an impeachment investigation, was in a jovial mood as he was joined by Mets and Yankees brass as well as pitching stars Al Leiter and CC Sabathia during a press briefing at his Manhattan office.“We’re...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 11, 2021 at 5:55 pmALBANY — Gov. Cuomo’s office notified Albany police about a staffer’s claim that the governor groped her during an encounter last year at the Executive Mansion after the aide declined to file a formal report.The detailed claim is the most serious allegation made against the embattled governor so far as six different women, the majority of them former aides, have reported Cuomo sexually harassed or acted inappropriately toward them.AdvertisementOfficials referred the matter to police, as required by state law, just hours after the...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 11, 2021 at 5:55 pmALBANY — Gov. Cuomo’s office notified Albany police about a staffer’s claim that the governor groped her during an encounter last year at the Executive Mansion after the aide declined to file a formal report.The detailed claim is the most serious allegation made against the embattled governor so far as six different women, the majority of them former aides, have reported Cuomo sexually harassed or acted inappropriately toward them.AdvertisementOfficials referred the matter to police, as required by state law, just hours after the...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 10, 2021 at 8:39 pmALBANY — A sixth woman accused Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment on Tuesday while the embattled governor again denied any wrongdoing.Cuomo said he was unaware of the latest allegation made by an aide who claims he touched her inappropriately late last year while the pair were working together at the Executive Mansion.Advertisement“As I said last week, this is very simple: I never touched any inappropriately,” the governor during an afternoon call with reporters. “As I said last week, I never made any inappropriate advances. As I said...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsMar 10, 2021 at 8:39 pmALBANY — A sixth woman accused Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment on Tuesday while the embattled governor again denied any wrongdoing.Cuomo said he was unaware of the latest allegation made by an aide who claims he touched her inappropriately late last year while the pair were working together at the Executive Mansion.Advertisement“As I said last week, this is very simple: I never touched any inappropriately,” the governor during an afternoon call with reporters. “As I said last week, I never made any inappropriate advances. As I said...WW…

ALBANY — Health care groups and lobbyists tied to nursing homes flooded Gov. Cuomo’s campaign coffers with cash last year as the state shielded hospitals and long-term care facilities from the threat of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. Lawmakers and critics are raising questions about the donations and ties as the governor and his administration are embroiled in a ballooning controversy over Cuomo’s office admitting it failed to make the total death toll of nursing home residents killed by COVID public due to a federal probe. Advertisement According to campaign finance...…ALBANY — Health care groups and lobbyists tied to nursing homes flooded Gov. Cuomo’s campaign coffers with cash last year as the state shielded hospitals and long-term care facilities from the threat of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. Lawmakers and critics are raising questions about the donations and ties as the governor and his administration are embroiled in a ballooning controversy over Cuomo’s office admitting it failed to make the total death toll of nursing home residents killed by COVID public due to a federal probe. Advertisement According to campaign finance...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsFeb 16, 2021 at 5:05 pmALBANY — New Yorkers could soon get legal weed delivered to their door.The Empire State is one step closer to approving adult use marijuana after Gov. Cuomo released an amended version of his pot proposal Tuesday that would reduce criminal penalties for illegal sales, outlines how some of the tax revenue would be spent and allows for the delivery of cannabis products.AdvertisementThe governor, who has been at odds with the Legislature over how the state will use tax money collected on cannabis sales, is pitching a $100 million social...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsFeb 16, 2021 at 5:05 pmALBANY — New Yorkers could soon get legal weed delivered to their door.The Empire State is one step closer to approving adult use marijuana after Gov. Cuomo released an amended version of his pot proposal Tuesday that would reduce criminal penalties for illegal sales, outlines how some of the tax revenue would be spent and allows for the delivery of cannabis products.AdvertisementThe governor, who has been at odds with the Legislature over how the state will use tax money collected on cannabis sales, is pitching a $100 million social...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsFeb 02, 2021 at 6:12 pmALBANY — New York repealed a vague loitering law advocates say has long been used by police to harass and target transgender people.The measure striking down what’s become known as the state’s “walking while trans” ban, a relic of the 1970s that criminalized “loitering for the purpose of prostitution” and allowed cops wide berth to make arrests based on someone’s appearance, was approved 45-16 Tuesday in the Senate and later passed the Assembly. Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law hours after it was sent to his...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsFeb 02, 2021 at 6:12 pmALBANY — New York repealed a vague loitering law advocates say has long been used by police to harass and target transgender people.The measure striking down what’s become known as the state’s “walking while trans” ban, a relic of the 1970s that criminalized “loitering for the purpose of prostitution” and allowed cops wide berth to make arrests based on someone’s appearance, was approved 45-16 Tuesday in the Senate and later passed the Assembly. Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law hours after it was sent to his...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsJan 21, 2021 at 5:53 pmALBANY — Legislation repealing a long-criticized loitering law advocates say is used by police to harass and target transgender people is finally moving forward.Senate Democrats will bring a bill striking down New York’s law related to loitering for the purpose of prostitution, also known as the “walking while trans” law, to the committee next week.AdvertisementIt’s the first time the measure will advance in the upper chamber, and both the Senate and Assembly are slated to pass the long-stalled legislation the following week, the...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsJan 21, 2021 at 5:53 pmALBANY — Legislation repealing a long-criticized loitering law advocates say is used by police to harass and target transgender people is finally moving forward.Senate Democrats will bring a bill striking down New York’s law related to loitering for the purpose of prostitution, also known as the “walking while trans” law, to the committee next week.AdvertisementIt’s the first time the measure will advance in the upper chamber, and both the Senate and Assembly are slated to pass the long-stalled legislation the following week, the...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsJan 06, 2021 at 12:01 amALBANY — Gov. Cuomo is finally willing to wager on mobile sports betting.The governor, who has long pushed back against legalizing online sports betting, will make the revenue-generating measure a central part of his policy proposals to be laid out in next week’s State of the State address.AdvertisementCuomo’s gamble, which comes as neighboring New Jersey continues to dominate the online wagering market, is one part of the governor’s efforts to lessen the financial impacts of the COVID crisis.“New York has the potential to be the...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsJan 06, 2021 at 12:01 amALBANY — Gov. Cuomo is finally willing to wager on mobile sports betting.The governor, who has long pushed back against legalizing online sports betting, will make the revenue-generating measure a central part of his policy proposals to be laid out in next week’s State of the State address.AdvertisementCuomo’s gamble, which comes as neighboring New Jersey continues to dominate the online wagering market, is one part of the governor’s efforts to lessen the financial impacts of the COVID crisis.“New York has the potential to be the...WW…

AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsApr 19, 2021 at 5:48 pmALBANY — Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has formally called on Attorney General Letitia James to probe whether Gov. Cuomo misused state resources while writing and promoting his pandemic-themed book.DiNapoli penned a letter to James last week requesting a criminal investigation and referring to allegations that “public resources may have been used in the development and production of the governor’s book.”AdvertisementThe New York Times first on the letter on Monday.Cuomo has come under fire amid multiple reports that staffers and senior...…AdvertisementBy New York Daily NewsApr 19, 2021 at 5:48 pmALBANY — Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has formally called on Attorney General Letitia James to probe whether Gov. Cuomo misused state resources while writing and promoting his pandemic-themed book.DiNapoli penned a letter to James last week requesting a criminal investigation and referring to allegations that “public resources may have been used in the development and production of the governor’s book.”AdvertisementThe New York Times first on the letter on Monday.Cuomo has come under fire amid multiple reports that staffers and senior...WW…