Cuomo signs bill ending long-term solitary confinement
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to end long-term solitary confinement in state prisons and jails.
New Yorkers can now legally possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis
New Yorkers can now possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
NY Legislature passes marijuana legalization bill
If the legislation passes, as it is expected to, New York would become the 16th state to legalize marijuana sales to adults.
Woman says Cuomo kissed her cheeks in 'sexual manner'
A woman from Rochester area said Gov. Andrew Cuomo kissed her cheeks in an "aggressive" and "sexual" way when he visited her home to inspect flood damage a few years ago.
NY expands COVID vaccine eligibility to residents 30+
New York state residents over 30 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, and everyone over 16 will be eligible starting April 6
Protesters call for Cuomo's impeachment at Midtown rally
A rally was held outside Governor Andrew Cuomo's Midtown office, demanding he be impeached.
Cuomo avoids questions about growing scandals
The New York Times reports Cuomo gave preferential COVID-19 testing access in March 2020 to the president of the pharmaceutical company Regeneron.
Biotech exec, family with ties to Cuomo received early access to COVID tests: Report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accused of giving the president of a biotechnology and his family state-administered coronavirus tests at their homes.
Cuomo gave family, VIPS, early access to coronavirus tests: Reports
Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly gave some family members and VIPs privileged access to coronavirus tests.
Deal to legalize marijuana in New York is 'imminent,' lawmaker says
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes says Albany is nearing an agreement to legalize marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Cuomo impeachment probe could take months, lawmaker says
The Assembly's judiciary committee chairman says determining whether to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo could take "months." Cuomo has resisted calls to resign over accusations of sexual harassment.
Cuomo administration is criticized over infections at group homes
The Cuomo administration's policy, similar to nursing homes, allowed asymptomatic patients to return to group homes. An advisory in April 2020 said no individual would be denied readmission or admission based solely on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis if they could be safely accommodated.
New York expands COVID vaccine eligibility to everyone over 50
The governor said newly eligible people can start signing up for vaccines starting 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Protesters gather in NYC to demand Cuomo's ouster as scandal widens
So far, eight women have come forward to accuse Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
Report: Current aide is latest woman to allege sexual harassment by Gov. Cuomo
Alyssa McGrath, 33, told the New York Times Times of a series of interactions with Cuomo where he would allegedly "ogle her body, remark on her looks, and make suggestive comments to her and another executive aide."
Rarely in spotlight, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is a seasoned politician
If Cuomo resigns or is removed from office, Hochul would become governor. She rarely garners attention but has gained a lot of political experience.
Poll: Support for Cuomo drops slightly, but voters still say he should remain in office
According to the poll, 49 percent of respondents think Cuomo should not resign, while 43 percent say he should leave office.
Beginning April 1, Yankee Stadium, CitiField, other sports venues to increase capacity
Beginning, April 1 sports venues like Yankee Stadium and CitiField will be allowed to increase indoor and outdoor capacities.
Cuomo accuser meets with investigators as allegations mount
Ana Liss said she is scheduled to meet virtually Thursday with investigators working with Attorney General Letitia James.
Reporter accuses Cuomo, Albany lawmakers of making her 'uncomfortable'
A reporter has come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other men in Albany made her feel uncomfortable.