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Ex-Westchester, Fairfield County Restaurateur Mario Batali Now Under Investigation By NY AG Ex-Westchester, Fairfield County Restaurateur Mario Batali Now Under Investigation By NY AG
Ex-Westchester, Fairfield County Restaurateur Mario Batali Now Under Investigation By NY AG Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who has run restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield counties ,is now under investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office is investigating Batali and former business partner Joe Bastinanich, as she continues her probe into Kenneth Friedman’s The Spotted Pig restaurant and alleged sexual harassment at the former Manhattan hotspot. According to James, since 2004, The Spotted Pig has “maintained a working environment where Friedman and other celebrity customers regularly made sexually expl…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media
Westchester Native, Ousted Anchor Matt Lauer Resurfaces On Social Media Disgraced former “Today” show anchor Matt Lauer is back in the spotlight. Lauer - who was fired by NBC nearly two years ago for inappropriate behavior amid the #MeToo movement - was back on social media this week, appearing on his daughter’s TikTok app social media account. In the video, Lauer lip-synchs to a popular song while his daughter, Romy, dances in the background. He also shows off some moves of his own later in the video. Lauer, who also has two sons, issued a statement responding to the allegations against him following his 2017 firing. More details are expected to come out wit…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester If you've been dying to ask some West Wing questions about the Clinton or Obama administrations, come to Scarsdale on Thursday, June 7. Jennifer Palmieri, 51, a White House and Democratic Party insider, will be talking about her new book, "Dear Madam President, An Open Letter to Women Who Will Rule the World," which has been getting mixed reviews in the mainstream media. Here are some recent national articles about her book, by NPR, as well as CBS News.  The Mississippi native also led John Edwards' 2004 campaign for president -- before he became John Kerry's running-mate. The S…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Special Prosecutor Named To Investigate Schneiderman Abuse Claims Special Prosecutor Named To Investigate Schneiderman Abuse Claims
Special Prosecutor Named To Investigate Schneiderman Abuse Claims New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate claims of abuse against former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who abruptly resigned late Monday night. Schneiderman, who had been an outspoken advocate of the #MeToo movement, was accused by four women of physical abuse in a New Yorker article that came out on Monday, leading to his resignation and investigation into the alleged incidents. Cuomo has designated Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as a special prosecutor in the case to investigate and potentially prosecute Schneiderman…

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by Zak Failla
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Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct
Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct As the #MeToo movement continues to grow across the country uncovering the famous (and many that aren't) for sexual misdeeds, a Westchester voice-over coach known nationally has been accused by at least 16 women of sexual misconduct, according to multiple sources. Peter Rofé, who owns and runs PDR Voice-Over Coaching in Irvington has become the latest target online, and by law enforcement (although NYPD said no cases are current) for being sexually inappropriate with many of his clients, according to CNN.com. Rofé is known for his voice work in hundreds of commercials, video games, audioboo…

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by Kathy Reakes