The Democratic governor, who was first elected in 2010, is scheduled to resign at the end of Monday. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be sworn in Tuesday.
Author: Jon Campbell, New York State Team
NY Assembly will end impeachment inquiry into Gov. Andrew Cuomo when he resigns
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, announced the decision Friday afternoon. Some lawmakers wanted the impeachment process to continue on.
Melissa DeRosa, top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, resigns amid scandal
Melissa DeRosa, a longtime aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who held the high-ranking title of secretary to the governor since 2017, has resigned.
India Walton, a socialist candidate, poised to become Buffalo, New York’s, first woman mayor
Assuming India Walton is elected, Buffalo would become the largest American city to have a socialist mayor since Milwaukee in 1960.
New York attorney general ‘actively investigating’ Trump Organization in a ‘criminal capacity’
The New York attorney general is investigating the Trump Organization for criminality, a shift that could lead to charges if wrongdoing is uncovered.
New York to legalize recreational marijuana; vote expected within days
Top New York lawmakers announced a deal Saturday to legalize marijuana, clearing the way for a vote in the coming days.
New York to end COVID travel quarantine requirement beginning April 1
Since June, New York had been requiring out-of-state travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. That will change April 1.
Cuomo: NYC restaurants can resume offering indoor dining starting on Valentine’s Day
New York City bars and restaurants can reopen at 25% capacity on Feb. 14. Wedding receptions of up to 150 guests resume in March, the governor said.
New York’s Electoral College will meet in person, as Gov. Cuomo says his hands are tied.
New York’s Electoral College delegation is particularly high profile, including President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
California added to New York travel quarantine list, but Massachusetts is spared
Travelers from 41 states are now subject to New York’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine order, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.