Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo suspiciously barred members from the press from attending a recent event; citing new “CoVID restrictions” for the media blackout as he handles two escalating scandals.
“Due to COVID restrictions, this event is CLOSED PRESS. The event will be live-streamed on the Governor’s website,” Cuomo’s press office emailed reporters prior to the event.
“Still photographs and video from the Governor’s office will be provided afterward,” the press email added.
“Cuomo, who is not typically shy when it comes to the press, has been accused of sexual harassment and unwanted touching by five women. The beleaguered governor is also dealing with allegations that his administration covered up of thousands of nursing home deaths that occurred in his state during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic,” reports Fox News.
Read the full report here.
CUOMO SPEAKS: Embattled Governor Releases Statement, Says Actions ‘May Have Been Insensitive’
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement over the weekend after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in the media; saying some of his actions “may have been insensitive” or “too personal.”
“I now understand that my interactions may have been insensitive or too personal and that some of my comments, given my position, made others feel in ways I never intended,” said the Governor.
NEW: In statement, @NYGovCuomo says:
"I now understand that my interactions may have been insensitive or too personal and that some of my comments, given my position, made others feel in ways I never intended.”
Read here: pic.twitter.com/ZIIkPfonqg
— Luis Ferré-Sadurní (@luisferre) February 28, 2021
"Separately, my office has heard anecdotally that some people have reached out to Ms. Bennett to express displeasure about her coming forward. My message to anyone doing that is you have misjudged what matters to me and my administration and you should stop now – period."
— Luis Ferré-Sadurní (@luisferre) February 28, 2021
“I acknowledge some of the things I have said have been misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation. To the extent anyone felt that way, I am truly sorry about that,” he added.
Read Cuomo’s full statement above.
DE BLASIO TURNS: Mayor Accuses Cuomo of ‘Laughing Off’ Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Big Apple Mayor Bill de Blasio slammed Governor Andrew Cuomo during a press briefing Monday; directly accusing his fellow Democrat of “laughing off” allegations of sexual misconduct and abusing his office.
“I think when someone’s done something wrong, they need to say ‘I did something wrong’ and decide what action they’re going to take as a result,” said the Mayor.
“It’s even more horrible that something like sexual harassment or taking advantage of a high office, to laugh it off is even more troubling. That’s not a laughing matter,” added de Blasio.
"I think when someone’s done something wrong, they need to say 'I did something wrong' and decide what action they're going to take as a result."@BilldeBlasio accuses @AndrewCuomo of "laughing off" allegations of sexual harassment and calls for the governor to admit wrongdoing. pic.twitter.com/4surCfsy8i
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 1, 2021
Watch de Blasio’s comments above.
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