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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants taxpayers to foot his legal bills to defend himself against a sexual harassment claim brought by one of his state trooper bodyguards.
Following $15 dollar an hour law passage victories in New York, California and Pennsylvania, Fight for 15 protesters advocated in more than 300 cities on Thursday for a nationwide rise in minimum wage and the right to unionize. They marched from Times Square to the annual New York State Republican GOP Gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to join protesters rallying against GOP candidates’ opposition to raise wages. Video produced by Anisah Jabar.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlawed the sale of all flavored electronic cigarette products besides tobacco and menthol in his state Tuesday, following the lead of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Beth LeBlanc, a reporter for the Detroit News, spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about Michigan's crackdown on the products that have become popular with children and teenagers.
President Trump lashed out at Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for saying America was "never that great." And Cuomo's political rival, actress Cynthia Nixon, said he was trying and failing to sound like a progressive. Politico's Albany bureau chief Jimmy Vielkind joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the short- and long-term implications of Cuomo's comments.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the New York state tax department is investigating the Trump Foundation. Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for reelection. Laura Nahmias, a reporter for Politico New York, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the investigation and the latest polling on the governor's race.
New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Biaggi, a Democrat, was one of the first officials to call for his resignation. Cuomo held a press conference apologizing for his behavior but says he will not resign.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to resign, effective in 14 days, following allegations of sexual harassment and an impeachment investigation. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will replace him, becoming the state's first female governor. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, and Anna Gronewald, co-author of Politico's New York Playbook, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the fallout.
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has hired criminal defense lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent him and his aides in a probe into alleged underreporting of COVID nursing home deaths. The Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the Cuomo administration is handling the fallout and the latest on the impending investigations into nursing home deaths and allegations of sexual misconduct.
The northeast region of the U.S. is experiencing a surge of the coronavirus, and governors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are urging citizens to stop all unnecessary or non-essential travel between the three states. New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN for a look at how her state is preparing for the upcoming months.
Cuomo resigned in August 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations and as the state legislature pursued an impeachment inquiry.
A shooting on a Brooklyn subway has amplified concerns about rising crime rates in New York City. The crime rate has risen more than 44% in 2022. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what went wrong in the city's response Tuesday. He also shares his thoughts on former Governor Andrew Cuomo's potential political comeback, and more.
The district attorney in Albany County, New York dropped criminal charges against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for allegedly groping Brittany Commisso. Jericka Duncan reports.
Newly released evidence and testimony in the New York Attorney General's investigation into former Governor Andrew Cuomo included hours of video testimony from Cuomo and his accusers. It also revealed that the former governor's brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, was closely involved in his defense against charges of sexual misconduct. Jericka Duncan reports.
CNN has fired anchor Chris Cuomo, who was facing scrutiny for his role in the defense of his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, while the older Cuomo was facing multiple allegations of sexual harrassment. Jericka Duncan reports.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is charged in a criminal sexual misconduct complaint, accused of forcible touching and groping. In the past, he has denied all sexual harassment charges. Jericka Duncan reports.
"I am joining CNN because I feel a genuine pull to return to news at such a critical moment in history," Licht said.
The New York State Police and former Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa are also named in the lawsuit, which alleges he sexually harassed the trooper for years.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Major Garrett to talk about the future of COVID-19 regulations in the state, critical race theory as well as the investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Cuomo's attorney accused Letitia James's office of "selectively" redacting information in a bombshell sexual harassment report
The Albany County district attorney won't pursue a forcible touching charge against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The attorney said Cuomo's accuser was "credible" but "we cannot meet our burden at trial" with the available evidence. Jericka Duncan reports.
The announcement comes after months of friction between the district attorney and the county's sheriff, who initially filed the charge.
More people in the U.S. died of COVID-19 in 2021 than in 2020, driven in part by highly contagious variants. Vaccines became available, but hesitancy remained. Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson raced into space. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced in June in the death of George Floyd, and the nation once against reeled from mass shootings. CBS News' Michael George reviews the biggest national news stories of the year.
Prosecutors cited "statutory requirements" that barred them from bringing criminal charges under state law.
A state ethics panel is forcing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to turn over more than $5 million he received for his book on the pandemic after an investigation found his staff worked on the book during office hours.
