Andrew Cuomo Declares Mayoral Run
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York City. Cuomo previously resigned as Governor in 2021 amid several accusations of sexual harassment, and enters a crowded field of candidates. The Democratic primary now includes the incumbent, Eric Adams, in addition to Cuomo, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, State Senator Jessica Ramos, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, Scott Stringer, Michael Blake, Jim Walden, and Whitney Tilson.
Employment Law Now: Update on DEI Executive Orders and Federal Changes
The most recent episode of Cozen O’Connor’s Employment Law Now podcast provides the latest update on the implementation of President Trump’s DEI Executive Orders, and the state of flux in which federal agencies currently sit.
Hochul Announces Three Agency Commissioner Nominees
Governor Hochul announced the nomination of three New York State agency commissioners. The Governor nominates Denise Miranda as Commissioner of the State Division of Human Rights, Amanda Lefton as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Willow Baer as Commissioner of the State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
