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NY Officials Condemn Anti-Semitic Statements Made At LI Trustees Meeting NY Officials Condemn Anti-Semitic Statements Made At LI Trustees Meeting
NY Officials Condemn Anti-Semitic Statements Made At LI Trustees Meeting Elected officials on Long Island have expressed outrage over purported anti-Semitic comments that were made at a local board meeting. In Nassau County, the Rockville Board of Trustees was discussing a home in the neighborhood a large menorah in front of it before a local resident spoke out with a provocative declaration. During that discussion, a resident who identified herself as Michelle Zangari responded with what has been determined to be hate speech by many local residents and officials. 
“This is very emotional for anyone who lives through the transformation of the Five Towns, many …

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election Long Island Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election
Long Island Congresswoman Kathleen Rice Says She Won't Seek Re-Election Another Long Island lawmaker announced that she will not be seeking reelection. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Democratic Nassau County Congresswoman Kathleen Rice announced that she will not be running for another term in office, making her the third on Long Island to make the announcement. Rice joins gubernatorial hopefuls Republican Lee Zeldin and Democrat Tom Suozzi in announcing that they will not seek reelection. “I entered public service 30 years ago and never left,” Rice announced. “It has been the honor of my life to serve as a prosecutor, district attorney, and US Representative in my belo…

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March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern
March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern Members of the Proud Boys marched through a Long Island village over the weekend, leading several officials to voice their concerns. The far-right organization has been designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky posted a video on Twitter showing the march through Rockville Centre on Saturday, Nov. 27. The Neo-fascist Proud Boys marched through Rockville Centre today, close to my office. I think the latest elections emboldened them-I don’t remember this happening before. I will not be silent. Their hatred has no place here-this is not the Nas…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats
Cuomo Doubles Down, Saying He Won't Quit Despite New Calls To Resign From Influential Democrats Saying "what's being alleged simply did not happen," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that despite growing calls to step down amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations, he will not resign. "I never harassed anyone, I have never abused anyone, I have never assaulted anyone, and I never would," Cuomo said in a conference call with reporters early Friday afternoon, March 12. Earlier in the day, more high-profile Democrats called for him to resign, including members of New York's Congressional delegation. The National Organization for Women also said he should resign. “The bravery individu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing after a third woman came forward with allegations of sexual harassment. Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor asked to kiss her moments after they met at a wedding reception in September 2019, and that she had to remove his hand from her back. It is alleged that when she removed his hand from her lower back, Cuomo said she seemed “aggressive” and placed his hands on her cheeks, asking if he could kiss her. Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement “I was so confused and shocked and…

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