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Cuomo speaks up for keeping Columbus statue in New York City

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he favors keeping a prominent Christopher Columbus statue that has been suggested for review by a commission examining items deemed "symbols of hate" on New York City property. Cuomo said Monday he's not disputing that the explorer did harm to indigenous people. But the Democratic governor and grandchildren of Italian immigrants says ...