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Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations
Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations An emotional. Andrew Cuomo was apologetic during his first public appearance since three allegations of sexual harassment were made public in the past week, but said he won't resign. Cuomo said that he was “embarrassed,” “feels awful,” and “felt bad for making anyone uncomfortable,” though he was adamant that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” “I fully support a woman’s right to come forward. And I think it should be encouraged in every way,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, March 3 following a COVID-19 briefing in Albany. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncom…
Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway
Middletown's Race 4 Space Competition For Businesses Is Underway Finding the perfect retail location isn’t always simple. Location and rent are major factors to consider when finding the perfect space for a business. But the City of Middletown, New York is making the process a little bit easier. The City of Middletown and Mayor Joseph M. DeStefano recently announced the Race 4 Space Competition at the Rail Trail Commons: a business attraction competition designed to fill four newly created retail spaces in the former Woolworth’s Department Store on North Street. Applicants will compete for one of these spaces along with a matching grant of up to $20,000 …
Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says
Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Under Investigation, Report Says The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department is under criminal investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a report by LoHud. Specifics of the probe have not been released. The State of New York, Westchester County District attorney’s office and the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department are collaborating on a joint investigation, a spokesman for state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli told LoHud in this Tax Watch report.  State and local officials -- including Croton's mayor and village manager -- declined to discuss the probe. The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department is a volunteer departme…