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Inside Cuomo’s ‘Hotel California’ for Albany Aides: You Can Never Leave

Aug. 9, 2021, 6:25 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

As the governor fought sexual harassment allegations, some former employees who went to the private sector still worked privately for him — reportedly helping craft media strategies and discredit some of his accs. Here’s why.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Trying to Cut a Deal to Avoid Impeachment, Sources Say

Aug. 9, 2021, 9:27 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

The governor is floating scuttling a fourth-term run — but top state officials aren’t biting, THE CITY has learned. Meanwhile, the Assembly moved toward impeachment as Cuomo’s top aide quit and an acc detailed groping allegations on national TV.

Sexual Harassment

Cuomo’s Lawyers Portray Him as the Victim While Acc Says He Committed a ‘Crime’

Aug. 8, 2021, 4:57 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 3:39 p.m.

The governor’s attorneys attempted to discredit some of his accs — including a woman who went public Sunday. Brittany Commisso declared Cuomo “needs to be held able.” Meanwhile, the governor’s top aide quit.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Wages a Lonely Last Fight for Power as Allies Say Resignation Appears Inevitable

Aug. 4, 2021, 6:24 p.m.Aug. 4, 2021, 6:40 p.m.

A day after a bombshell report found that the governor sexually harassed at least 11 women, more backers of the once-mighty governor peeled away. Even longtime ers urged him to step down with all-but certain impeachment looming.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo on the Brink: How to Impeach a Governor

Aug. 4, 2021, 6:05 p.m.Aug. 4, 2021, 6:41 p.m.

Facing calls to resign and a bombshell report of sexual misconduct, Cuomo could become the second governor in New York’s history to face impeachment. Here’s what you need to know about a process that hasn’t been used in over a century.

Sexual Harassment

Cuomo Harassment Report Spurs Impeachment Move as Biden Trumpets Resignation Push

Aug. 3, 2021, 5:54 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

The investigation overseen by State Attorney General Letitia James found the governor engaged in inappropriate touching, sexual conversations and retaliation — and broke federal and state laws. The Albany DA revealed an ongoing criminal probe.

Campaign 2021

Showing Up: Map of Mayoral Candidates’ Campaign Stops Highlights Value of Being There

July 14, 2021, 9:44 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Follow the leading four Democratic mayoral candidates as they vied for votes across the city — and see how their stumping paid off.

Campaign 2021

Can Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo Get Along for the Sake of New York?

July 14, 2021, 8:09 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

The Democratic mayoral candidate and scandal-scarred governor put on a united front Wednesday and pledged to work together to quell gun violence. But after eight years of the Cuomo-de Blasio war, is an Albany-City Hall ceasefire on tap?

Campaign 2021

Garcia and Wiley Concede Democratic Mayoral Contest, Locking Adams’ Path to City Hall

July 7, 2021, 1:44 p.m.April 11, 2022, 3:37 p.m.

Kathryn Garcia, who came within 8,400 votes of making history, stepped aside along with third-place finisher Maya Wiley. Meanwhile, Eric Adams took a victory lap, trumpeting his win as “an everyday blue-collar worker.”

Campaign 2021

Adams Declares Victory Over Garcia in Mayoral Primary That Went Down to the Wire

July 6, 2021, 8:10 p.m.July 7, 2021, 8:19 a.m.

The Brooklyn borough president emerged one percentage point ahead of the former Sanitation Department commissioner, leading The Associated Press to call the race for him. But Garcia didn’t immediately concede in her bid to become the first woman to lead New York City.

Josefa Velasquez

Inside Cuomo’s ‘Hotel California’ for Albany Aides: You Can Never Leave

Cuomo Trying to Cut a Deal to Avoid Impeachment, Sources Say

Cuomo’s Lawyers Portray Him as the Victim While Acc Says He Committed a ‘Crime’

Cuomo Wages a Lonely Last Fight for Power as Allies Say Resignation Appears Inevitable

Cuomo on the Brink: How to Impeach a Governor

Cuomo Harassment Report Spurs Impeachment Move as Biden Trumpets Resignation Push

Showing Up: Map of Mayoral Candidates’ Campaign Stops Highlights Value of Being There

Can Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo Get Along for the Sake of New York?

Garcia and Wiley Concede Democratic Mayoral Contest, Locking Adams’ Path to City Hall

Adams Declares Victory Over Garcia in Mayoral Primary That Went Down to the Wire

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