Andrew Cuomo

Hochul’s Past Push to Arrest Immigrants Resurfaces as She Readies to Replace Cuomo

Aug. 11, 2021, 7:14 p.m.Feb. 12, 2025, 5:37 p.m.

The governor-to-be says she’s “evolved” since fighting driver’s licenses for undocumented New Yorkers. Advocates for immigrants say they’ll be watching how she wields her power to judge how much she’s changed.

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.

Schools

How Cuomo Influenced New York Schools, From COVID to ‘Free College’

Aug. 10, 2021, 7:25 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 8:03 p.m.

In over a decade in office, the outgoing governor clashed with Mayor Bill de Blasio, revealed an aggressive reform agenda only to pull back in the face of backlash — and resisted massive increases in education spending only to relent.

Transportation

Many of Cuomo’s Big Transit Projects Remain Divisive, Incomplete

Aug. 10, 2021, 6:35 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 6:59 p.m.

The governor portrayed himself as the second coming of master builder Robert Moses and ruled the MTA with an iron fist. As he’s set to depart office with a host of transportation projects in flux, transit advocates say some should be scrapped.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo’s Triumphs and Unfinished Business as He Quits Under a Cloud

Aug. 10, 2021, 4:47 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

The governor arrived in office in 2011 with an agenda aimed at bolstering New York State. Some of his promises — from marriage equality to minimum wage to ive housing and more — came to fruition, while others remain outstanding.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Resigns After Harassment Findings Obliterate , Leaving Legacy of Ambition and Aggression

Aug. 10, 2021, 3:23 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 4:25 p.m.

The political survivor could no longer hold on after abandonment by close advisors and top Democrats, as impeachment hearings loomed. Kathy Hochul will be New York’s next governor — and the first woman to lead the state.

Albany

Who is Kathy Hochul? Meet New York’s Incoming, History-Making Governor

Aug. 10, 2021, 12:17 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:58 a.m.

The lieutenant governor once represented Andrew Cuomo all over the state. Now the former Congress member from Buffalo is set to become the state’s first female governor Aug. 24.

Transit

Governor’s Ouster Could Spur Quick MTA Board Shake-Up, Thanks to Law He Backed

Aug. 9, 2021, 7:23 p.m.Aug. 9, 2021, 9:24 p.m.

A state public authorities law change the governor pushed in 2019 says the term of any board member should expire with that of the elected official who recommended them. But it’s unclear what happens if an official is abruptly removed from office.

Andrew Cuomo

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.

Andrew Cuomo

Hochul’s Past Push to Arrest Immigrants Resurfaces as She Readies to Replace Cuomo

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

How Cuomo Influenced New York Schools, From COVID to ‘Free College’

Many of Cuomo’s Big Transit Projects Remain Divisive, Incomplete

Cuomo’s Triumphs and Unfinished Business as He Quits Under a Cloud

Cuomo Resigns After Harassment Findings Obliterate , Leaving Legacy of Ambition and Aggression

Who is Kathy Hochul? Meet New York’s Incoming, History-Making Governor

Governor’s Ouster Could Spur Quick MTA Board Shake-Up, Thanks to Law He Backed

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

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

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