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News Articles: Andrew Cuomo

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seen here in July, denies allegations that he sexually harassed former adviser Lindsey Boylan.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Adviser In His Administration

Former economic adviser Lindsey Boylan alleges harassing behavior starting in 2016, including an unwanted kiss and a suggestion of strip poker, after being told the governor had a "crush" on her.

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  • Laurel Wamsley
Families of COVID-19 victims who died in New York nursing homes gather in front of the Cobble Hill Heath Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City in October. A report issued Thursday by New York's state attorney general says health officials undercounted nursing home deaths by as much as 50%.

Investigation: Cuomo Team Undercounted N.Y. COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths

A report issued by Attorney General Letitia James concluded the New York State Department of Health numbers fell short by "as much as 50%."

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  • Brian Mann
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been singled out for the International Emmy Founders Award for his public addresses on the coronavirus crisis.

Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings

The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that New York's governor will be recognized Monday for his "use of television to inform and calm people around the world."

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  • Colin Dwyer
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pictured at a news conference earlier this month, said Thursday that "we're going to put together our own review committee headed by the Department of Health."

Cuomo Says N.Y. Health Officials Will Review Any U.S.-Approved COVID-19 Vaccine

"The first question is, is the vaccine safe? Frankly, I'm not going to trust the federal government's opinion," Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference.

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  • Brian Mann
New York City's museums and cultural institutions were temporarily shuttered by the pandemic and kept closed even as the state entered Phase 4 in July.

New York City's Museums To Reopen As State's COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Tick Down

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the city's cultural institutions will be able to reopen later this month. Less than 1% of COVID-19 tests in the state have been coming back positive.

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  • Jason Slotkin
Authorities in New York are investigating after video emerged showing an sizable audience dancing close together at charity concert on Saturday in Southampton, N.Y..

Video Of Audience At Chainsmokers Concert Prompts New York To Investigate

The Safe & Sound fundraiser, held Saturday in Southampton, drew rebukes after video emerged showing audience members dancing close together. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted, "I am appalled."

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  • Jason Slotkin
Arriving travelers walk by a COVID-19 travel advisory sign in the baggage claim area at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. New York state is requiring travelers from states on its quarantine list to show proof that they've completed a form with their contact information.

New York To Require Contact Info From Air Travelers From States That Must Quarantine

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is deploying teams to check for proof that travelers getting off flights have completed forms before leaving airports across the state.

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  • Hansi Lo Wang