Tag: Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo’s exit: Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York’s first female governor
Kathy Hochul has been sworn-in as first female governor of New York, promising to change the state’s political culture and work to ensure that New Yorkers believe in their government again. Hochul, a Democrat from Buffalo who turns 63 this week, officially became New York state’s 57th governor in a private ceremony. Hochul, who was…
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BREAKING: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegation
Governor Andrew Cuomo has bowed to pressure and resigned as governor of New York. In a noon broadcast to the people, he apologised to the 11 women, he was accused of sexually harassing or abusing. “The best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to governing, and…
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Biden calls on New York Governor to resign
US President Joe Biden has called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after an investigation found that he had sexually harassed 11 women. Biden, at a White House press conference on Tuesday, said he believed the prominent democrat should resign. When asked if the governor should be impeached, Biden said, “Let’s take one…
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U.S. President Joe Biden asks 63-year-old New York governor to resign over alleged sexual assault of employees
US President Joe Biden joined leading Democrats Tuesday in calling on powerful New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after an independent investigation concluded that he sexually harassed multiple women. Cuomo, who drew praise nationwide for his early pandemic response, denied inappropriate conduct and resisted immediate calls to quit after the probe found he harassed…
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COVID-19: New York approves marriage via videolink
Residents of New York will be able to hold their weddings via videolink while the city’s marriage office is closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who issued an executive order to that effect, made this known on Saturday. “I am issuing an Executive Order allowing New Yorkers to obtain a…