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Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony
Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony The “toxic workplace environment” disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fostered before resigning from office included demeaning nicknames for staffers and flying fruit, according to new transcripts released by the New York Attorney General’s Office. In the past two weeks, AG Letitia James has been releasing transcripts and exhibits from the independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s resignation in August. On Monday, Nov. 29 the latest release included interviews with more than half the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, video of Cuomo's top aides…

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Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report
Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report The most powerful man in America has become the latest major political figure to call for the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the independent investigation that found he allegedly sexually harassed at least 11 women. President Joe Biden called on Cuomo to step away from office in Albany following New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Original story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG Report Charges 
“Yes. He should resign. I understand the state legislature may decide to im…

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'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report 'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report
'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report Despite a blistering 168-page report from the Attorney General’s Office identifying him as a serial sexual harasser, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo maintained his innocence in his response to the independent investigation. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James released the report of a five-month probe into Cuomo that found he allegedly inappropriately touched staff members or had inappropriate conversations with them at the office. Original story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG Report Charges Cuomo waited for the results to…

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Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation
Lieutenant Governor Issues New Statement On Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who could be next in line if Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ousted from office, is calling on New Yorkers to be patient as the independent investigation into accusations against the governor commence. This week, an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by Cuomo was launched, led by former acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim and prominent employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark. Related story - Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe Seven women have now come forward in recent weeks claim…

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New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation
New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James has named two heavy hitters to lead the investigation into multiple claims of sexual harassment against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced late Monday afternoon, March 8 that Joon Kim, a former acting U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark will be the two tasked with leading the independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations that have been levied against the governor in recent weeks. They will be joined in the investigation by Jennifer Kennedy Park, Abena Mainoo, and Y…

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NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo
NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo New York Attorney General Letitia James has received a referral letter from the executive chamber granting her request to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, with the probe including subpoena power. James announced on Monday, March 1 that the referral letter arrived a day after she announced that she would be appointing a special deputy to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations levied against the governor. “Today, the executive chamber transmitted a referral letter to our office, providing us the authority to move forward with an independe…

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Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment
Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment A second former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accusing him of sexual harassment. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who was an executive assistant and health policy adviser in the Cuomo administration until she left her post this past November, said the governor asked her during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic if she had ever had sex with older men, and whether she was monogamous. Bennett made her statements in a series of interviews with The New York Times. The new allegations come after former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan, In a lengthy blog post released on Wednesda…

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COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes
Covid-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes Families in New York are calling for an independent investigation into the state’s handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, before the outbreak peaked and projections were daunting, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order to send recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals into nursing homes to free up beds for potential patients. That move has drawn criticisms from many, with some who lost family members joining some elected officials in calling for an independent probe into that decision, something Cuomo has rebuffed. “If Gov. Cuomo’s administration had spent …

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by Zak Failla
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State To Hold Hearings On Con Ed After Blackouts State To Hold Hearings On Con Ed After Blackouts
State To Hold Hearings On Con Ed After Blackouts State lawmakers will hold a hearing to rake Con Edison officials over the coals after recent blackouts that left New York City and Hudson Valley residents in the dark. Following outages that impacted thousands statewide, New York legislators have announced that they will be grilling Con Ed officials after hearing the impact of area constituents. “Members from both houses have called for a hearing after meeting with constituents impacted by the rolling blackouts,” Sen. Leroy Comrie, Sen. Kevin Parker, and Assemblymembers Amy Paulin and Michael Cusick said in a statement. “The hearing will e…

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