NEW YORK CITY, NY - Andrew Cuomo, a prominent political figure in New York, has had a multifaceted career spanning several decades. Most recently during his time as New York Governor, he has been accused by critics of placing "equity" in criminal justice ahead of public safety, to include the murder of police officers.
During his tenure, 38 cop-killers were released, just since 2017), 34 of those murders being NYPD officers.
Born on December 6, 1957, in Queens, New York, Cuomo comes from a family deeply entrenched in politics. His father, Mario Cuomo, served as the governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, influencing Andrew's early exposure to and interest in public service.
Andrew Cuomo's own political journey began in the 1980s when he served as an adviser to his father during his gubernatorial campaigns. He later became the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, further establishing his political credentials on the national stage.
In 2006, Cuomo was elected as the Attorney General of New York, a position he held until 2010. During his tenure as Attorney General, Cuomo focused on combating corruption, financial fraud, and ensuring consumer protection. His aggressive approach to enforcing laws and regulations earned him both praise and criticism.
Following his role as Attorney General, Cuomo successfully ran for Governor of New York in 2010, beginning his first term in 2011. He was re-elected for two additional terms in 2014 and 2018. As governor, Cuomo claimed to prioritize issues such as economic development, infrastructure improvement, and healthcare reform.
However, his tenure has also been marked by various controversies and policy decisions that have generated significant debate and scrutiny.
Under Cuomo's leadership, the New York State Parole Board released 38 individuals convicted of killing police officers since 2017. Of these releases, 34 were convicted of murdering NYPD officers. The parole decisions have been subject to scrutiny, with questions raised about the board's decision-making process and parole eligibility criteria.
The president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Patrick Lynch, blamed state policies for Bottom’s release. “Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature have spent years torturing crime victims, especially the hero families of fallen police officers, they knew that changing the parole guidelines would unleash more vicious killers like Anthony Bottom back onto our streets.”
One of the parole cases that has attracted attention is that of Anthony Bottom, a former member of the Black Liberation Army. Bottom was convicted of the 1971 murders of Officers Joseph Piagentini and Waverly Jones. After serving more than 40 years in prison, Bottom was released on parole in October 2020.
The board’s decision infuriated Piagentini’s widow, Diane Piagentini. “We are heartbroken to see another of Joe’s killers set free by politics. But more than anything else, we are angry.”
In addition to parole decisions, Cuomo has been a vocal supporter of criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing mass incarceration and addressing alleged inequalities within the system. One notable reform championed by Cuomo is changes to the state's bail policies. The no-bail reform was implemented to reduce the number of individuals held in pretrial detention due to their inability to pay bail.
However, this reform has faced criticism from opponents who argue that it has contributed to a rise in crime rates. Recent cases, such as the gruesome murders on Long Island where four suspects were released without bail after allegedly killing two people, then dismembering and disposing of their bodies in public parks across Long Island, have reignited the debate on bail reform and its impact on public safety.
Recent incidents involving individuals released on parole or under the new bail reform policies have intensified the debate surrounding these criminal justice reforms. For example, in a tragic incident involving Guy Rivera, a career criminal with a history of offenses, Rivera murdered Officer Jonathan Diller.
Rivera's accomplice, who was also involved in the incident, had been released from custody prior to the crime. This case, along with others, has led to renewed calls for reconsideration of the state's bail and parole policies to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens and law enforcement officers.
As Cuomo considers his political future, including a potential run for mayor of New York City, his extensive political history and record on various issues will be topics of interest.
During his tenure, 38 cop-killers were released, just since 2017), 34 of those murders being NYPD officers.
Born on December 6, 1957, in Queens, New York, Cuomo comes from a family deeply entrenched in politics. His father, Mario Cuomo, served as the governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, influencing Andrew's early exposure to and interest in public service.
Andrew Cuomo's own political journey began in the 1980s when he served as an adviser to his father during his gubernatorial campaigns. He later became the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, further establishing his political credentials on the national stage.
In 2006, Cuomo was elected as the Attorney General of New York, a position he held until 2010. During his tenure as Attorney General, Cuomo focused on combating corruption, financial fraud, and ensuring consumer protection. His aggressive approach to enforcing laws and regulations earned him both praise and criticism.
Following his role as Attorney General, Cuomo successfully ran for Governor of New York in 2010, beginning his first term in 2011. He was re-elected for two additional terms in 2014 and 2018. As governor, Cuomo claimed to prioritize issues such as economic development, infrastructure improvement, and healthcare reform.
However, his tenure has also been marked by various controversies and policy decisions that have generated significant debate and scrutiny.
Under Cuomo's leadership, the New York State Parole Board released 38 individuals convicted of killing police officers since 2017. Of these releases, 34 were convicted of murdering NYPD officers. The parole decisions have been subject to scrutiny, with questions raised about the board's decision-making process and parole eligibility criteria.
The president of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Patrick Lynch, blamed state policies for Bottom’s release. “Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature have spent years torturing crime victims, especially the hero families of fallen police officers, they knew that changing the parole guidelines would unleash more vicious killers like Anthony Bottom back onto our streets.”
One of the parole cases that has attracted attention is that of Anthony Bottom, a former member of the Black Liberation Army. Bottom was convicted of the 1971 murders of Officers Joseph Piagentini and Waverly Jones. After serving more than 40 years in prison, Bottom was released on parole in October 2020.
The board’s decision infuriated Piagentini’s widow, Diane Piagentini. “We are heartbroken to see another of Joe’s killers set free by politics. But more than anything else, we are angry.”
In addition to parole decisions, Cuomo has been a vocal supporter of criminal justice reforms aimed at reducing mass incarceration and addressing alleged inequalities within the system. One notable reform championed by Cuomo is changes to the state's bail policies. The no-bail reform was implemented to reduce the number of individuals held in pretrial detention due to their inability to pay bail.
However, this reform has faced criticism from opponents who argue that it has contributed to a rise in crime rates. Recent cases, such as the gruesome murders on Long Island where four suspects were released without bail after allegedly killing two people, then dismembering and disposing of their bodies in public parks across Long Island, have reignited the debate on bail reform and its impact on public safety.
Recent incidents involving individuals released on parole or under the new bail reform policies have intensified the debate surrounding these criminal justice reforms. For example, in a tragic incident involving Guy Rivera, a career criminal with a history of offenses, Rivera murdered Officer Jonathan Diller.
Rivera's accomplice, who was also involved in the incident, had been released from custody prior to the crime. This case, along with others, has led to renewed calls for reconsideration of the state's bail and parole policies to ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens and law enforcement officers.
As Cuomo considers his political future, including a potential run for mayor of New York City, his extensive political history and record on various issues will be topics of interest.
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Comments
2024-04-07T08:09+0530 | Comment by: Clifford
He should be in prison, for what he condoned. Only ones worse than him are biden/harris/clinton/newsome.
2024-04-07T09:11+0530 | Comment by: Stan
NYC does not need ANOTHER mayor like de Blasio.
2024-04-07T15:12+0530 | Comment by: Trixie
Can New York not find an actual man or woman with intelligence who isn’t caught up in “equity”, Progressiveness” & all that garbage? Just ONE???
2024-04-10T01:00+0530 | Comment by: Laurence
Those cop-killers should have been given the death penalty! And this jerk puts them out on the street again? Another DemoSocialist criminal-favoring politician. How can the stupid voters even elect such an incompetent? No wonder NY is full of crime.