WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has issued an apology and also says he'll be retiring from public office, following allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged on Friday. According to a report from the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sen. George Borrello: March 18, 2021
Sen. George Borrello (R-NY 57th District) joins us for a conversation and update on news coming out of Albany. We discuss the embattled governor Andrew Cuomo, the State Budget, and COVID response. … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Removal of 11 p.m. Curfews for some Businesses, Starting April 5
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On March 22, indoor fitness classes can begin reopening statewide at 33 percent capacity with health screening and contact … [Read more...]
State Vaccination Czar Accused of Discussing Political Support for Cuomo During Calls with Democratic County Leaders
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's office is finding itself in additional hot water this week after it was learned over the weekend that a former member of his staff had requested Democratic county executives to voice their support for the embattled … [Read more...]
Wedding Receptions Can Resume Statewide
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that wedding receptions and catered events can now resume statewide. All venues hosting weddings and catered events must follow the State's strict health and safety protocols. The governor's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell: March 11, 2021
We discuss news out of Albany with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott), who shares his thoughts on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the COVID-19 vaccination effort, and his thoughts on the State Budget process. … [Read more...]
Sixth Accuser Comes Forward Against Gov. Cuomo
ALBANY - A sixth woman has leveled allegations of sexually inappropriate conduct against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, accusing him of touching her without consent late last year during an encounter at the governor's mansion. The Albany Times Union is … [Read more...]
Cuomo Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations, Says He Wont Resign
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has made his first public comments involving the allegations of sexual harassment from three different women in less than a week. In his press conference Wednesday afternoon, Cuomo apologized to the women he … [Read more...]
Borrello Says Executive Powers for Cuomo May Stay in Place
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is voicing his frustration over Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his colleagues in the New York State Legislature. Borrello said Democratic Leadership has essentially chosen to extend the governor's COVID-19 executive … [Read more...]
State Lawmakes will Vote to End Cuomo’s Executive Powers
ALBANY - Democrats in the state Assembly and Senate have finalized a deal to strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his coronavirus emergency powers. The state legislature first delegated the emergency powers to the governor in March 2020 during the start of … [Read more...]
