Congress questions Cuomo, Hochul subpoenaed and Adams on defense

And NY-3 Republican candidate Mike LiPetri chats with us about his campaign.

Good afternoon — it’s Tuesday and World Suicide Prevention Day.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sat for questions before Congress in public Tuesday in his first extended remarks since leaving office.

• Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a subpoena related to the order at the center of Cuomo’s questioning.

• New York City Mayor Eric Adams was on defense Tuesday amid multiple probes into his administration and campaign.

• N.Y.’s highest court has decided if it will hear Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ballot access case.

• CapCon Q&A: NY-3 Republican candidate Mike LiPetri chats with us about his campaign.

🍂 Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Mostly clear, high 40s. New York City: Mostly clear, high 50s. (National Weather Service)

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🍽️ Your favorite New York foods: Happy Tuesday! I asked y’all yesterday to send me your favorite foods native to New York and you did not disappoint. Here are a few highlights.

“This might be the most difficult question of my professional career ... but as a former Rochesterian I have to go with the garbage plate (must use Zweigle's hot dogs and a dash of cinnamon in the meat sauce).” — Matt, a Rochester-to-Albany transplant

Nothing reminds me of home (Syracuse) more than salt potatoes. Simple but delicious.” — Leanne, a Syracuse-to-Albany transplant

“Chicken Riggies! Never knew they were a regional thing until people from out of state said they had never heard of them before.” — Maggie from Madison County

“Chicken 🐔 Riggies” — Kevin (I appreciated the emoji.)

“If you have not tried one, you should ask your readers to send you some chocolate jumbles (I do not bake or I would send you some). I guarantee you will be hooked!” — John from Rensselaer (Alright, who’s baking?)

“Having grown up in Johnson City, it’s spiedies.” — Mark

Honorable mentions: Half Moon cookies (black and whites), pizza, and bagels

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Cuomo in 2022 (Seth Wenig/Associated Press)

🗣️ What Cuomo said to Congress about COVID-19 and nursing homes Tuesday

🦠 The former governor appeared before a congressional subcommittee and answered questions about his pandemic decisions.

Former Gov. Andrew M. CUOMO sat for questions in public Tuesday about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing homes for the first time since he was in office.

It’s now been more than three years since Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he’s denied, but sometimes it feels like that was yesterday.

Tuesday was one of those days as Cuomo was grilled by members of Congress about the decisions he made during the pandemic, what he knew and when.

Rep. Brad WENSTRUP, R-Ohio, who chairs the COVID-19 subcommittee that held the hearing, announced at the start that he’s subpoenaed Gov. Kathy HOCHUL’s administration for any additional documents on file.

“The subpoena is vitally important as this inquiry continues and because the current governor is improperly withholding documents from MR. Cuomo’s time that are responsive to our requests,” Wenstrup said.

Because I want to get this to you before you leave for the day, the hearing hasn’t finished as I write today’s CapCon. 

But here’s what stood out in the first hour or so of Cuomo’s testimony.

1. ‘Governor, you own this.’