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Head Of NY State Police Resigns Amid Allegations He Shielded Colleague From Complaints Head Of NY State Police Resigns Amid Allegations He Shielded Colleague From Complaints
Head Of NY State Police Resigns Amid Allegations He Shielded Colleague From Complaints The head of the New York State Police is stepping down after Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed her office was investigating allegations that he mishandled internal personnel complaints. State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen, age 59, of Glens Falls in Warren County, announced his resignation Friday, Oct. 7, the agency said in a statement.  His official last day will be Wednesday, Oct. 19. "Today I accepted the resignation of State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen,” Hochul said in a statement. “I thank him for his years of public service.” First Deputy Superintendent Steven Nigrelli will …
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…
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vehemently denied any wrongdoing when probed about sexual harassment allegations from reporters after taking questions from the media in person for the first time since late last year. Earlier story - Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press On Monday, April 26, during a COVID-19 briefing in Syracuse, the first question from reporters directed at Cuomo regarded the allegations that have been made against him, which Cuomo flatly denied repeatedly. “No,” he said when asked if he had a comment on the matter. “That’s w…
Vote Now: Should 'Cuomo Bridge' Be Stripped As Official Name Of New Tappan Zee Span? Vote Now: Should 'Cuomo Bridge' Be Stripped As Official Name Of New Tappan Zee Span?
Vote Now: Should 'Cuomo Bridge' Be Stripped As Official Name Of New Tappan Zee Span? A New York lawmaker is pushing to restore the Tappan Zee Bridge as the official span of the bridge whose official name is currently the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Assemblyman Mike Lawler has introduced legislation in Albany to change the name of the bridge that connects Westchester and Rockland counties as the governor deals with multiple scandals surrounding his administration, one involving the reporting of COVID-19 nursing home deaths and the other involving seven accusations of either sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The old Tappan Zee Bridge's official name was the G…
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…
Alleged Groping Incident Between Cuomo, Aide Referred To Police Alleged Groping Incident Between Cuomo, Aide Referred To Police
Alleged Groping Incident Between Cuomo, Aide Referred To Police The Albany Police Department has been notified of the allegations that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped a former aide at the Executive Mansion, though no formal investigation has been launched yet. This week, new accusations of sexual harassment against the governor were made, with one report alleging that he reached under a staff member’s shirt and fondled her, a claim that Cuomo has denied. Original story - Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping Officials said that a formal probe has not been launched, though investigators have reporte…