Andrew Cuomo

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US coronavirus response deepens divide as Trump suspends immigration

April 21, 2020COVID-19

US President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus took an even sharper political turn on Tuesday after he seized upon the crisis in a controversial move to suspend immigration.

Several people are shown wearing protective clothing and spraying disinfectant in an open area in the dark of the evening.

Coronavirus cases exceed 1 million, wreaking world havoc

April 3, 2020COVID-19

On Dec. 19, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan for the state’s common retirement fund to completely decarbonize its entire portfolio.

Big money is backing out of fossil fuel industry, moving into greener alternatives

December 29, 2017Economics

A bike lies in a bicycle lane following a truck attack on the West Side Highway in Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 1, 2017.

Trump bashes immigration and justice system after New York City vehicle attack

November 1, 2017Conflict

Architect proposes natural-inspired rethink of New York City waterfront

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

August 15, 2013Global Politics

The 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was not marked with speeches, but rather with somber silence. With the exception of one memorial in Pennsylvania, memorials to the about 3,000 people who died in the violent terrorists attacks were marked with reading of names, laying of wreaths and moments of silence.

Catskills Town of Prattsville Begins Long Road to Recovery from Irene

August 14, 2013

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his city”dodged a bullet” with Hurricane Irene, but less than 150 miles upstate, other towns were not so lucky. The tiny town of Prattsville has been completely devastated by Irene. With no phone service, no electricity and the bridges leading out of town closed, it’s 700 residents are […]

Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo heads to Albany

August 14, 2013Global Politics

As Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo heads to Albany, he’ll be entering a context created by his own family (father Mario Cuomo held the position for over a decade), as well as what people on both sides of the aisle acknowledge is a legislative mess.

Are Wall Street Bonuses Making a Comeback?

August 14, 2013Global Politics

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office reported yesterday that Wall Street bonuses are back. Joining The Takeaway is Louise Story, a reporter for The New York Times with the latest on the bonuses.