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Judge Dismisses COVID Lawsuit Against Former New York Gov. Cuomo
A proposed class-action lawsuit accused the former governor of mishandling COVID-19 patients in nursing homes.
Cuomo Responds to Criticism on COVID Handling From Rival Mayoral Candidates
In 2020, Cuomo made a state executive order forcing nursing homes to readmit people with COVID-19, provided they were deemed medically stable.
Judge Should Dismiss Eric Adams Case, Court-Appointed Lawyer Says
Former Solicitor General Paul Clement was appointed amicus curiae, or friend of the court, by Judge Dale Ho to present arguments regarding the DOJ’s motion.
5 Takeaways From Adrienne Adams’ State of the City Address
The speaker of New York’s Council took shots at Mayor Eric Adams and President Trump while touting housing plans, ‘holistic’ centers and transit fare relief.
Andrew Cuomo Enters NYC Mayoral Race, Calling City ‘In Trouble’
The former New York governor has launched his bid for New York City mayor, positioning himself as the leader to tackle crime, homelessness, and economic woes.
New York Mayor Says Illegal Immigrant Shelter in Roosevelt Hotel to Close
Mayor Eric Adams said 53 other emergency shelter sites would be closed by June.
NYU College Republicans President Resigns After Remarks About Barron Trump
A Vanity Fair interview about Barron Trump led to the resignation of NYU’s College Republicans president.
US Department of Transportation Axes NYC Congestion Pricing
The department halted a NYC toll plan, citing no free option for drivers and its revenue-generating focus for a public transportation system.
Panel Investigating Andrew Cuomo Is Constitutional: New York Court
New York’s highest court backed the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
Gov. Hochul Considers Removing NYC Mayor Adams From Office
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to meet with city leaders after four of Eric Adams’s deputies quit.
Four Senior Aides to New York City Mayor Resign
Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the resignations.
Adams Denies Alleged Deal With DOJ to Drop Corruption Case
The NYC mayor’s statement was in response to a claim in the resignation letter of Danielle Sassoon, the former acting Manhattan U.S. attorney.
US Attorney Explains in Letter Why She Refused to Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove had ordered Danielle Sassoon to drop the charges, saying the the fairness of the proceedings had been jeopardized.
NY Governor Rejects Louisiana Extradition Request for Abortion Pill Doctor
The Louisiana case is believed to be the first instance of criminal charges filed across state lines against a doctor for prescribing abortion pills.
NYC Mayor Adams Says in Tucker Carlson Interview That Democrats Abandoned Him
Adams tied his indictment on bribery and corruption charges last year to his decision to speak out against the illegal immigrant surge in New York City.
