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Outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York

Andrew Cuomo resignation: Catholic governor’s legacy marred by scandals, abortion, redefining marriage

Aug 10, 2021

By Matt Hadro, Christine Rousselle

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), a Catholic, announced on Tuesday he will resign his office effective Aug. 24 amid... Read more

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signs the Reproductive Health Act during a ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany, Jan. 22, 2019.

Lawsuit over NY abortion law says it could help enable domestic abuse

Jan 12, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the state of New York over its 2019 law legalizing some abortions throughout pregnancy.  Read more

Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to media during daily briefing on COVID-19 pandemic.

NY COVID-19 stats could hide real nursing home death toll

Aug 12, 2020

Official figures from New York state likely under-represent the real number of nursing home residents who died as a result... Read more

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, pictured in 2016.

Cuomo orders expanded window for NY sex abuse lawsuits, citing coronavirus

May 12, 2020

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order to extend for five months the legal window for victims... Read more

Feminists, Catholics both find reasons to oppose NY paid surrogacy bill

Jun 13, 2019

By Mary Farrow

In a seemingly unlikely alliance, Catholics and secular feminists in New York are opposing a bill that would legalize commercial... Read more

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signs the Reproductive Health Act during a ceremony at the New York State Capitol in Albany, Jan. 22, 2019.

Prosecutor drops abortion charge against alleged murderer after NY abortion law

Feb 11, 2019

The district attorney for Queens County, New York, has reportedly dropped an unlawful abortion charge against a man accused of... Read more

NY bishops lament bill to expand abortion in state

Jan 19, 2019

The bishops of New York decried Thursday the likely passage of the Reproductive Health Act, which would expand abortion access... Read more

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pictured in 2016.

New York Governor calls for abortion in state constitution

Jan 9, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has called for a change to the state’s constitution to enshrine abortion rights. Leading pro-life... Read more