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Karen DeWitt- NYS Public Radio I'm at the State Capitol covering state gov't and politics for 9 NPR- NYS stations and a contributor to PBS's New York Now
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Finally, I get to use this phrase: ‘Some personal news’
I’m leaving New York State Public Radio‘s Capitol Bureau beat on June 21.
It’s been a fabulous ride, but it’s time to go.
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Sen Ldr
@AndreaSCousins
appears at Yonkers event w
@NYGovCuomo
. She has called on the gov to resign over sex harrass accusations. Does this means she is "resigned" to having Cuomo around for awhile?
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NYS Dem committee issues a new rule- anyone who is vying for the democratic nomination for governor must release 10 years of tax returns. Edict comes hours after Cuomo opponent
@CynthiaNixon
releases one year of taxes
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Overwhelming accolades at my retirement party at WAMC’s The Linda So grateful to everyone who came!
I guess it was a pretty great gig for the last three decades 😊
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People are taking early voting really seriously at Guilderland Firehouse in Albany County
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Wow.
@NYGovCuomo
casts shade on
@rontkim
, whose relatives died of Covid in a nursing home . Kim has been critical of Cuomo’s policies. Cuomo says Kim is actually mad about a fight over a nail salon bill several years ago. Gov accuses Kim of pay to play in the nail salon issue
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except that's not what I asked.
Cuomo on conf call with reporters just now: "To say that it's only a situation of government abuse to me minimizes the problem. to me it's worse than that. That's what I meant to communicate to the question."
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Ive been able to ask
@CynthiaNixon
and
@marcmolinaro
many, many more questions in the past six months than I have
@NYGovCuomo
April 13, 2018:
@NYGovCuomo
bars reporters from his speech at the Democratic Rural Conference (I don’t know why — it was a boilerplate stump speech) then slips out back door, speeds past me in motorcade, doesn’t answer questions.
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.
@leezeldin
is not rocking the audience at the state’s annual business council meeting- despite message of lower taxes and less gov’t regs- no applause, met with complete silence
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I’ve been to 30 State of the State speeches, but this is the first one I had to get a q tip up my nose before it
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there's some good news in
@NYGovCuomo
's briefing today- Santa Claus does not have to obey the NYS quarantine, although he will have to wear a mask when he delivers presents to households
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OMG- this is the high point of my career!
Karen Dewitt. Capitol Bureau chief for the New York Public News Network, composed of a dozen newsrooms across the state.
@kdewitt7
@WXXINews
@WAMCRadio
@WRVO
@WRVONews
@WSHUPublicRadio
@WBFO
@WAERNews
@NYNOW_PBS
@ncpr
#NPRmageddon
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thank you for documenting my life
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1 New Yorker died from Covid yesterday, the lowest number since the pandemic began, per
@NYGovCuomo
. Personally, I am looking forward to the day when there are zero deaths
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.
@NYGovCuomo
at news conf, appears to be asked q's on his brother and continuing controversies, but audio is almost inaudible
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.
@SenGillibrand
on
@NewsHour
:
@NYGovCuomo
‘s comments that calls for him to resign over sex harass allegations make him a victim of cancel culture are “absurd”
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For some reason, I am completely obsessed with the Royals’ controversy. I guess it’s because there is absolutely nothing interesting going on in my work life.
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1)In 1984, I was new to listening to NPR and I heard Cokie explain the inner workings of the Iowa Caucus, which I had never understood before. I said, "that's what I want to do".
RIP to a pioneer.
Even though it's from 2018,
@kdewitt7
's
@NYNOW_PBS
interview with her is our second most viewed
@NYNOW_PBS
online in 2019.
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.
@NYGovCuomo
begins his Covid briefing by commenting on the outfits that the women on his staff are wearing , he says their light blue jackets match
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These days I am more grateful than ever that I live in New York State
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Protesters for immigrant workers excluded from gov’t aide and housing advocates escorted out after disrupting
@GovKathyHochul
‘s acceptance speech
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I cannot even describe this JCOPE meeting that is going on right now, other than to quote an unidentified commissoner, who can be heard three times saying"this is bull-s--t"
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.
@GovKathyHochul
visited state Capitol reporters , plunking down in front of the antique roll top desk and answering questions about bail reform
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I hope I don’t have to revise this in an hour:) but just want to say
@RichAzzopardi
and
@jasonconwall
have behaved with the utmost professionalism so far during this ordeal
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.
@NYGovCuomo
chief of staff
@melissadderosa
singled out in the report for failing to report vicitim Charlotte Bennett's complaints of harassment by the governor
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Cuomo: the 6 Senate IDC primary challenger wins last night were just "rearranging the deck chairs"
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this
@NYGovCuomo
event , billed as an effort to boost Covid vaccine awarness, is sounding more and more like a campaign rally
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A friend of mine unearthed this photo from the CNN special on the rise and fall of former New York Governor Elliott, Spitzer
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this is the most shocking news event I have covered since the news about Elliot Spitzer patronizing prostitutes, which brought that governor down
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funny how once again, a press conference allegedly about women victims of domestic violence becomes about the men
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.
@ZephyrTeachout
says her number 1 priority as AG would be fighting corruption, as well as defending NY's elderly, especially in nursing homes
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Nixon spox reacts to
@jessemckinley
reports of the WFP break up:
"This shows Cuomo will do absolutely anything to win except become a progressive"
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The Handmaidens are here. Silent protest is to call for passage of reproductive rights bill in Senate
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First time I ever recall NPR using sh**hole on the air. Some of our NY stations are still not using words like that , so I won’t on Twitter. We are really making progress in this country!
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.
@FansGov
,also known as Supporters of Andrew Cuomo, tweeting up a storm today with positive messages on the former gov. Today marks 1 yr of
@NewYorkStateAG
report saying Cuomo sexually harrassed 11 women
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.
@NYGovCuomo
last night: this was the best budget I've done. Spkr
@CarlHeastie
this morning: "this is not a great budget"
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.
@LtGovHochulNY
gives routine address, via zoom, to North Country community leaders. What's not routine is that
@NBCNews
is also on the call.
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how sad is it that I can actually sing along to the muzak played beofre the
@NYGovCuomo
briefings, and have my favorite tunes among them. help! I need a life :)
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Most people don’t know that Tom is the most influential member of the LCA and keeps the rest of us honest and resilient in the face of blow back from the politicians. Now we have to prove we’ve learned something from him
Thanks: readers (esp informed critics), pols (honest & corrupt), solid lobbyists/staffers, career influencers – from 80’s in DC (T. Morgan/Puff) to righteous dude/editor
@bandriatch
-- LCA competitors, except
@gormleyalbany
, and esp my Buffalo colleagues, except
@bobmccarthybn
.
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pre-pandemic, renting a hotel room for the day used to be called something else
Inbox gem: Bored working from home? Well for $65 a day, you can work from a hotel room in a “private workspace” at Hyatt.
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The newest addition to the NYS State Capitol’s historic Million Dollar staircase
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Cuomo's worst side: The governor attacks a reporter to deflect from legitimate questions about possible pay-to-play - NY Daily News
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at 8 AM Saturday, the NYS Assembly is wrapping up it's 2022 session, with
@CarlHeastie
paying tribute to Cathy Nolan and Richard Gotftried, who is retiring after 50 years serving in the chamber
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To me, “flirtatious” implies mutual consent. I would not use it in this context.
Journalists: your language choice is crucial and impactful.
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Entire legislature stands and applauds as Assmblmn Lentol announces
@NewYorkStateAG
Underwood will be the first woman AG of NYS
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.
@NYGovCuomo
, when asked in briefing about the trouble non computer savvy seniors are having scheduling a vaccine app't, said the state has a hotline # to call. Neither he nor his aides could name that number. It's : 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). I called and was put on hold
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Gov. Cuomo allowing supporters at events -- but no media, citing COVID restrictions | WRGB
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At least at the Capitol, I have the ghosts for company
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The NYS education dept says January Regents exams are canceled, due to the once again worsening pandemic
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EDITORIAL: Cuomo must stop avoiding tough questions from reporters
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LOL - thanks!!
“I’m not going to speculate” on what Karen may do in her next chapter - but I can say she did a hell of a job and her professionalism, intelligence and decency will be sorely missed at the State Capitol. Congratulations Karen.
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not exactly gracious winners
.
@andrewcuomo
&
@melissadderosa
are fired up & happy to take on the tweeters & theorizers & hot-takers & reporters & naysayers.
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INBOX:
@GovKathyHochul
endorsed by key law enforcement group: "The Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS) today announced its endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term, becoming the first statewide law enforcement entity to endorse in the race. "
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.
@jessemckinley
and
@bern_hogan
brave the drive to Syracuse to ask
@NYGovCuomo
some tough and fair q's on sex harass and bullying allegations. He denies everything
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.
@AndreaSCousins
: I am the first mother to ever preside over a meeting of the mothership ( legislative conference committee meeting)
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The women of the Capitol press corps - Times Union “ Too many people confuse kindness with weakness."
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.
@NMalliotakis
on discovering glitch in auto voter registration bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to vote- “that was no error “
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Hear, hear! Wayne is the best!
We are deeply grateful for our sergeant at arms and the NYS Capitol security personnel for keeping us safe as we do the people’s work.
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It's never good when the weather channel is broadcasting live from your town
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Cuomo calling on IDC and Sen Dems to reunite- says if you have to lose your special office or license plate "I don't give a damn"
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Cuomo: “ we are not going to follow the (new) CDC guidance, I consider it political propaganda “
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female reporter heard asking "have any of the women actually filed complaints?" she is ignored
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I am very grateful to be part of public broadcasting, and be a part of excellent shows like
@NYNOW_PBS
, but hey, we don't want to be alone! Come on newspapers- don't abandon us!
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ICU nurse who recieved first vaccine in NYS: "I believe in science"
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Some of the signage outside
@GovKathyHochul
‘s inauguration, portraying people and events that led to this herstoric day
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Rev
@TheRevAl
on
@Morning_Joe
:
@NYGovCuomo
used a classic Muhammad Ali “rope a dope “ strategy on Trump
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Sad news about a great news anchor role model
Ernie Tetrault, a giant in local broadcasting, dies at 94, CBS6 reports via
@TimesUnion
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I am totally in awe of what
@NPR
technical staff and hosts go through these pandemic days to get a near flawless broadcast on the air
LISTEN: WXXI Capitol Bureau Chief
@kdewitt7
will be on
@MorningEdition
with
@NPR
talking about the harassment allegations against Gov. Cuomo at 7:34 a.m.
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Cuomo to
@JerryBrownGov
- that's the problem with the New York press- they don't do what you want them to do. I'll take that as a compliment
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.
@marcmolinaro
Dutchess County exec who ran against
@NYGovCuomo
in '18, reacts to gov's comments today attacking
@rontkim
and other critics : "Albany County District Attorney David Soares should impanel a grand jury."
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.
@AndreaSCousins
, interveiwed by
@CaseySeiler
at Times Union virtual forum , is not open to changing state's bail reform laws right now. Says too many racial disparities in treatment of the accused still exists
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and I was there in Albany to hear him say he wasn't running
32 years ago today: A plane sits on an Albany tarmac as the political world waits to see if N.Y. Gov. Mario Cuomo -- who will become the clear Democratic presidential front-runner if he runs -- will board it and fly to New Hampshire before the state's 5pm primary filing deadline:
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Bail reform advocates reacting to
@GovKathyHochul
‘s sneak proposal to change the laws, chant “Hell no to Cuomo 2.0”
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I think the moderator should just open her mouth and scream, really loud
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.
@SenatorOrtt
says in his 7 years in the Senate, he's never seen a higher level of outrage against
@NYGovCuomo
as is occuring right now over the months- long witholding of key nursing home Covid death data
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.
@NYGovCuomo
did not take questions from the media at an event in Rochester today. Reporters told he was running late
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Cuomo says Cynthia Nixon ‘s possible run is motivated by either the “Mayor of New York or Vladimir Putin” . I guess he’s kidding
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I don’t believe that you actually have a cat
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From 10.9k to zero, but I have faith that some of you will want to follow me here! Let’s give it a try
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