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Suffolk MA
Politics
Maura Healey Becomes First Female, Openly Gay Governor Of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey toppled Geoff Diehl to become the state's first female and openly governor following weeks of heavy campaigning. The two barnstormed across Massachusetts in recent days leading up to the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but the race was never close. Democrat Healey held a double-digit lead over the former longtime Republican politician for months leading up to Tuesday's vote. In the end, she collected about 63 percent of the vote while Diehl won around 35 percent, CBS Boston reports citing projected results from the Associated Press. We did it…
Alexandria
News
VA Gov. Jokes About Pelosi Assassination Attempt At GOP Rally, 'We're Going To Send Her Back'
Hours after a home intruder severely beat Paul Pelosi with a hammer while looking for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin seemed to crack jokes about the assassination attempt while at a campaign rally. "Speaker Pelosi's husband, they had a break-in last night in their house and he was assaulted. There’s no room for violence anywhere, but we’re going to send her back to be with him in California. That's what we're going to do", Youngkin was caught on camera saying to a crowd of cheering supporters for GOP candidate Yesli Vega. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) seems to…
Worcester
Politics
State AG Announces Run For Governor
Massachusetts’ top law enforcement official is set to make a run at the state’s top office. Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, age 50, announced on Thursday, Jan. 20 that she will be launching a campaign to run for the governor of Massachusetts, replacing outgoing Republican Gov. Charlie Baker. “We need a governor who sees everyone, who can bring people together, and who can harness our tremendous potential as a state,” Healey stated. "That’s the kind of campaign we're going to run, and it’s the kind of governor I will be." The two-term AG, who was elected as the first openly gay …
Mount Pleasant
Politics
Amid Growing Calls For Cuomo's Ouster, Democratic County Exec Mulls Run For Governor
A Democratic county executive in New York is reportedly mulling a run for governor amid the scandals surrounding current Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is taking steps toward a possible gubernatorial run, according to a New York Daily News report. According to the report, Bellone has been speaking with big-time donors and some national consultations in New York about a potential run for Cuomo's seat in Albany. “Steve is seriously considering jumping in to make his run for governor,” the report states, adding that the idea of Bellone making a run has “always been …
Pelham
Police & Fire
Alleged Groping Incident Between Cuomo, Aide Referred To Police
The Albany Police Department has been notified of the allegations that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped a former aide at the Executive Mansion, though no formal investigation has been launched yet. This week, new accusations of sexual harassment against the governor were made, with one report alleging that he reached under a staff member’s shirt and fondled her, a claim that Cuomo has denied. Original story - Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping Officials said that a formal probe has not been launched, though investigators have reporte…
Suffolk NY
Politics
'Textbook Abuser': Cuomo Accuser Speaks Out In First Interview, Saying 'I Was Just Terrified'
One of the women who has accused Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment had harsh words for the governor in her first interview since going public with her claims. Charlotte Bennett, the second of three women to accuse Cuomo of harassment, was interviewed by “CBS Evening News” host Norah O'Donnell on Thursday, March 4. In the interview, Bennett said that Cuomo made inappropriate comments toward her, including asking about her sexual relationships and making comments that he was looking for a girlfriend. Original story - Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New …
Nassau
Politics
Attorney For Cuomo Accuser Says Governor Lied In Apology 'Full Of Falsehoods'
An attorney for one of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment accusers wasn’t a fan of the apology he issued during his first public comments since multiple claims of sexual harassment were made against him. On Wednesday, March 3, Cuomo got emotional while addressing the sexual harassment scandal following claims from three women in the past two weeks, saying that he was “embarrassed” and that “he's sorry for whatever pain (he) caused anyone.” Earlier story - Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations However, one of Cuomo’s accuser…
Mercer
News
State Officials: Child, 4, Is NJ's First Pediatric Coronavirus Death
A 4-year-old child was New Jersey's first reported coronavirus death of a person under the age of 18, state officials announced Friday. The child's name, hometown and other details will not be released to protect the privacy of the child and the family, NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said. The child had an underlying medical condition, Gov. Phil Murphy added. "It's the only fatality we've had under the age of 18," he said. "We're going to leave it at that." The news comes days after 15 New York City children were reported to have contracted Kawasaki disease, an inflammatory …
Ramapo
Politics
Four More Years? Cuomo Says He Plans On Seeking Fourth Term As Governor
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is eyeing another term at the helm of the Empire State, which would make him one of the state’s longest termed governors. During an interview on WAMC radio, Cuomo announced that he plans to run for a fourth term in 2022 after previously ruling out a presidential run in 2020. "I have been in the federal government. I was a cabinet secretary. I was in Washington for eight years," he said. “I believe I'm making a difference in the state of New York. I believe that in my heart. “I think I'm doing good things. I believe I know how to do this. I would like to do it f…
North Rockland
Politics
Cuomo Gets Big Pay Raise In Special Midnight Resolution By State Legislature
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and members of his administration are set to get a pay bump as part of an overnight vote made by state lawmakers early on Monday morning, April 1. Cuomo’s salary will be raised to $200,000 this year under a midnight resolution approved by the Legislature, an increase from the $179,000 salary governor’s in New York have received for two decades. The new measures will call for the governor’s salary to increase to $225,000 in 2020 and then to $250,000 in 2021, which would make Cuomo the highest paid governor in the country. The new pay rates were approved at approxim…
Mount Vernon
News
Garbage Pickup Resumes In Mount Vernon After DPW Trucks Grounded
Internal strife continues at Mount Vernon City Hall as garbage and recycling pickup resumes a day after officials were forced to cancel it due to nearly a dozen DPW trucks that failed safety inspections. Last week, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced that eight of the DPW’s 17 sanitation trucks are currently out of commission, and the city owes $257,066 to 13 parts vendors. Some of the unpaid bills allegedly date back to last April. Two of Mount Vernon’s five street sweepers are also out of commission. On Wednesday, March 6, the dearth of trucks forced officials to ca…
Fairfield
Politics
Flash From The Past: Lamont Meets With Ex-CT Governor Lowell Weicker
Governor-elect Ned Lamont of Greenwich has been speaking to past and present governors from Connecticut and other states to seek their advice. Lamont also attended a National Governors Association conference in Colorado Springs this past weekend. The gathering was intended to be a boot camp to help incoming state chief executives prepare for their new jobs. The Democrat lunched with lame duck Gov. Dannel P. Malloy after the Nov. 6 election and later met with former Gov. Lowell P. Weicker Jr., a Republican-turned-independent. Lamont spoke to Weicker on Thursday, Nov. 15 to discuss what he l…
Fairfield
Politics
Big Win In Bridgeport Makes Lamont Apparent Winner In CT Gubernatorial Race
This story has been updated. Greenwich Democrat Ned Lamont pulled off a win in the Connecticut gubernatorial race after being credited overnight with a 15,931 win in the state's largest city, Bridgeport. Lamont also won the state's third-largest city, Hartford, by 17,238 votes. Republican Bob Stefanowski conceded the race for governor about 9 a.m. on Wednesday after late returns from the state’s cities pushed Lamont to victory. “A few moments ago, I called Ned Lamont to concede the race for governor and congratulate him on a hard-fought victory,’’ Stefanowski said in a statement. "I wish …
Fairfield
Politics
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…
Fairfield
Politics
Stefanowski, Lamont Agree To Four Debates
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has agreed to four debates with Democrat Ned Lamont before Election Day on Nov. 6. Stefanowski, a former General Electric chief executive officer from Madison, and Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, a Democrat, have agreed to debate on Sept. 12 and 26 as well as Oct. 18 and 30. Lamont reportedly asked for another debate on Sept. 5 in Hartford. Stefanowski declined invitations to five debates against other GOP candidates en route to his primary win on Aug. 14. “While Ned Lamont is on the record saying he would continue Gov. (Dannel) Malloy'…
White Plains
Politics
Trump Claims Cuomo's Political Career 'Is Over!'; Nixon Says Governor Folds 'Like A Cheap Suit'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has become an Internet punching bag from President Trump as well as Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon following his "America was never great" comment made earlier this week. With an upcoming debate, and the primary election less than a month away, Nixon accused him of "folding like a cheap suit" and Trump said Cuomo's political career "is over!" The charge by Manhattan actress Cynthia Nixon on Friday, Aug. 17 came as Republican President Trump stepped up Twitter attacks on the Democratic governor from New Castle. On Wednesday, Cuomo said i…
Mount Pleasant
Politics
Nixon Sees Path To Albany Statehouse After Primary Shocker
Long-shot gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon capitalized on Tuesday's stunning upset of New York Democratic powerbroker and U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley, saying it shows voters are open to rejecting incumbents across the state. "What a truly special night!" Nixon, best known as the TV actor from "Sex And The City," wrote on Twitter: "Excited to have spent it with @Ocasio2018 celebrating her historic win." Nixon, an education activist seeking to defeat Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was referring to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the victorious 28-year-old political newcomer. On …
Norwalk
News
Primaries Fast Approaching: Here's How To Get An Absentee Ballot
Connecticut Primaries are Tuesday, Aug. 14 with elections Tuesday, Nov. 6. Statewide – including governor – and local positions will be decided. Make your opinion count by voting. If you haven't registered to vote or can't make it to the booth, consider a Connecticut Absentee Ballot. Your vote matters. Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.― Abraham Lincoln
White Plains
Politics
Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race
There's plenty of time to go, of course, but the first indication of how the June Democratic gubernatorial primary may turn out is now in. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle enjoys a commanding 47 percentage point lead over actress Cynthia Nixon. However, his lead narrows substantially among the most enthusiastic voters, according to the NBC 4 New York/Marist Poll. Cuomo leads Nixon of New York City by 68 to 21 percent among registered voters, according to the poll released on Thursday, April 12. Among voters who consider themselves "highly enthusiastic" to vote in the primary, Cuo…
Southwest Dutchess
Politics
Molinaro Now Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is reconsidering a run for governor this year, according to media reports.Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who lost a challenge to Gov. Mario Cuomo four years ago, ruled out a repeat run after losing to George Latimer in the fall. Molinaro, 42, told the Poughkeepsie Journal on Wednesday in this article, that he may run. Dutchess County's executive since 2012, Molinaro previously served five years in the state Assembly. He also served as the mayor of Tivoli. Cuomo of New Castle, meanwhile, is considered a likely Democratic challenger to Pre…
Southwest Dutchess
Politics
Dutchess County Exec Molinaro Says He Won't Run For Governor
Ending months of speculation, Dutchess County Marc Molinaro announced Thursday he will not be running for governor this year. In a Facebook post, Molinaro, a Republican, said it was not the right time for him to run for governor. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for a third term. Molinaro said he would support the Republican nominee. "I deeply believe New Yorkers deserve new leadership, new ideas, and renewal of a spirit of community that too many of our elected officials have abandoned," Molinaro said. "I thank the many New Yorkers who have encouraged me to run an…
