Letitia James

Cuomo Criminally Charged Over Allegation He Groped Aide in Governor’s Mansion

Oct. 28, 2021, 8:00 p.m.Oct. 28, 2021, 8:52 p.m.

A complaint filed in Albany means a Nov. 17 court date for the former governor, who resigned in disgrace following a report detailing multiple harassment allegations. District attorneys in three other New York counties have requested investigators’ files.

Politics

Attorney General Letitia James Poised to Announce Run for Governor, Sources Say

Oct. 27, 2021, 5:25 p.m.Oct. 27, 2021, 5:36 p.m.

James has been filming a campaign ad as her aides call elected officials and labor leaders to seek , THE CITY has learned. She’s set to take on Gov. Kathy Hochul, who got the top job after a sexual harassment report from James’ office spurred Andrew Cuomo’s resignation.

Albany

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Eyeing Run for State Attorney General, Sources Say

Oct. 21, 2021, 8:02 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

The first Latino chief prosecutor in New York is considering a statewide campaign if AG Letitia James vies for governor. Queens DA Melinda Katz and state Sen. Mike Gianaris are also pondering runs, THE CITY has learned.

Albany

Big Money in the Running in the Race for New York Governor

Oct. 20, 2021, 8:15 p.m.Oct. 21, 2021, 8:38 a.m.

Reforms spurred by Albany corruption scandals haven’t changed the basic equation: state campaign fundraising deals in big dollars and few limits. Kathy Hochul, Tish James, Bill de Blasio and other potential contenders are poised to take full advantage.

Albany

Tish James Lays Out Vision For New York — But She’s Not Running for Governor Just Yet

Sept. 29, 2021, 8:35 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

Attorney general who took on Cuomo sexual harassment investigation that led to his resignation and Kathy Hochul’s rise pushes back on suggestions she was angling for his job. Sources said James is calling power brokers to test the field.

Andrew Cuomo

Hochul Reviewing Legal Bills Racked Up by Cuomo’s Office in Harassment and Nursing Home Probes

Aug. 25, 2021, 9:28 p.m.Aug. 25, 2021, 9:51 p.m.

Taxpayers could be on the hook for up to $5 million in lawyer and public relations contracts inked by the now ex-governor, records show. His successor looking before paying any more bills — including for a firm where one lawyer charges $973 an hour.

Coronavirus

Surprise COVID Test Bills Prompt Complaint to NY Attorney General

Aug. 16, 2021, 9:17 p.m.Aug. 16, 2021, 9:18 p.m.

Dozens of customers complain testing provider CareCube charged them for virus swabs they’re accustomed to getting for free. The health provider says the bills are for “pre-test assessment.”

Politics

Cuomo’s Exit Could Kick Off Game of Political Musical Chairs for Governor’s Seat and More

Aug. 10, 2021, 7:54 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 9:29 p.m.

The governor’s office, up for grabs next year, seems likely to draw a bevy of candidates. Judging from the previous electoral shake-ups, posts across the city and state could be changing hands.

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

Prosecutors From Manhattan to Albany Now Examining Cuomo Harassment Cases

Aug. 4, 2021, 5:52 p.m.Aug. 4, 2021, 6:41 p.m.

Four New York district attorneys are scouring investigative files compiled by the state attorney general to determine whether the governor may have committed any crimes in their jurisdictions. The cases focus on allegations of inappropriate touching.

Letitia James

Cuomo Criminally Charged Over Allegation He Groped Aide in Governor’s Mansion

Attorney General Letitia James Poised to Announce Run for Governor, Sources Say

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Eyeing Run for State Attorney General, Sources Say

Big Money in the Running in the Race for New York Governor

Tish James Lays Out Vision For New York — But She’s Not Running for Governor Just Yet

Hochul Reviewing Legal Bills Racked Up by Cuomo’s Office in Harassment and Nursing Home Probes

Surprise COVID Test Bills Prompt Complaint to NY Attorney General

Cuomo’s Exit Could Kick Off Game of Political Musical Chairs for Governor’s Seat and More

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

Prosecutors From Manhattan to Albany Now Examining Cuomo Harassment Cases

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