Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, announced the decision Friday afternoon. Some lawmakers wanted the impeachment process to continue on.
Author: Jon Campbell, New York State Team
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.
‘Smallville’ actress Allison Mack gets 3 years in prison in NXIVM cult case
Allison Mack, a longtime devotee of Keith Raniere who has since disavowed him, received her sentence in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday.
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.
‘There is no way I resign’: Cuomo refuses to quit amid scandals as top NY Dem says he should step down
New York Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said fellow Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign “for the good of the state.”
Daniel Prude died and it was ruled a homicide. So why isn’t it a crime?
Attorney General Letitia James suggested the maze of state law governing use of force is tilted toward police officers.
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.
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.
3 neighboring states meet mark for NY’s COVID-19 travel quarantine order
At least five additional states appear to qualify for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut’s quarantine list — including New Jersey and Connecticut.