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Gov. Andrew Cuomo brushed off complaints about his use of the “n-word” during a radio interview last week. It’s the first time he’s spoken about the matter since the controversy erupted. ...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/288288/gov-andrew-cuomo-talks-slur-sen-michael-gianaris-support-for-bernie-sanders/

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo believes the delay in restoring state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s pre-audit authority will be resolved shortly. “The lawyers haven’t worked out the language yet,�...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/287467/cuomo-says-language-disagreement-slowing-restoration-of-comptrollers-oversight/

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo isn’t interested in talking about the state’s unfinished ammunition and pistol permit databases as he makes a pitch for federal gun control measures. Speaking with WAMC N...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/287463/cuomo-avoids-question-about-unfinished-gun-and-ammo-databases/

There appears to be a simple answer behind Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s absence from the Saratoga Race Course: he would rather spend his time elsewhere. Asked Monday morning about the Times Union’s...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/287292/cuomo-acknowledges-he-is-not-a-horse-racing-fan/

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is on his way to Israel. The trip is being billed as a “trade mission,” while also serving as a “message of solidarity” during a recent rash of antisemitism across th...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/287150/cuomo-departs-for-israel/

The legislative leaders appear to be interested in playing a game of chicken with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. On Thursday, two days after the governor said he would veto a package of rent regulation bi...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/286870/legislative-leaders-present-united-front-on-states-rent-laws/

Proponents of internet sports wagering in New York got their first public sign of movement on the issue from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo during an interview Tuesday. When asked if sports betting will be...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/286849/cuomo-teases-openness-to-mobile-sports-wagering/

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s budget office is projecting strong revenue figures in the state’s updated financial plan, despite his warnings about the negative ramifications from changes to the fede...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/286769/state-financial-forecast-doesnt-match-cuomos-dire-salt-predictions/

New Yorkers are not happy about a $71,000 raise state lawmakers approved for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, according to a new poll. Siena Research Institute findings released on Tuesday show that 62 perc...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/286490/new-yorkers-oppose-pay-raise-for-cuomo-poll/

Democrats in both house of the state Legislature were notified late Sunday night of plans to take up a special resolution authorizing a pay raise for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochu...

https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/286346/lawmakers-asked-to-consider-pay-raise-for-the-governor/