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$4.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Five Plead Guilty, NY AG Says $4.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Five Plead Guilty, NY AG Says
$4.4M Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Five Plead Guilty, NY AG Says Five Hudson Valley and Capital Region residents and seven transportation companies have admitted to stealing millions from Medicaid. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday, Dec. 5, that five have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4.4 million from New York’s Medicaid program through fake billing, illegal kickbacks, and engaging in money laundering and other fraudulent schemes to conceal their crimes.  Muhammad Rizwan Khan, 38, Muhammad Usman Khan, 40, and Farhan Khan, 29, all of Orange County, and their related companies pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Or…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Charges Reinstated Against State Trooper For Murder Of Girl,11, In Hudson Valley Crash Charges Reinstated Against State Trooper For Murder Of Girl,11, In Hudson Valley Crash
Charges Reinstated Against State Trooper For Murder Of Girl,11, In Hudson Valley Crash A state appellate panel has reinstated a murder charge against a former New York State Police trooper who allegedly rammed a vehicle twice at 130 miles per hour during a traffic stop, killing an 11-year-old girl. The incident occurred in Ulster County on I-87 in Kingston on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, around 11:30 p.m. In a statement released by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, Sept. 19, James said the charges of murder, depraved indifference murder, and reckless endangerment had been reinstated against former Trooper Christopher Baldner in connection with the death of 11-ye…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers
NY Voters Beware: Erroneous Polling Site Info Being Pushed By Text Scammers Voters in New York are being warned about scammers who are trying to confuse them ahead of the state’s primary elections. The New York State Board of Elections has received reports from voters across the state who have received unsolicited text messages from an outside group pushing incorrect polling place information. “The State Board would like to remind voters that the best place to get information about elections and voting is directly from the New York State Board of Elections and the County Boards of Elections,” the agency said in a press release Monday, June 24. “Voters are enc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Sports
Westchester Native, Ex-Olympian Caitlyn Jenner Visits NY In Support Of Trans Athletes Ban Westchester Native, Ex-Olympian Caitlyn Jenner Visits NY In Support Of Trans Athletes Ban
Westchester Native, Ex-Olympian Caitlyn Jenner Visits NY In Support Of Trans Athletes Ban Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympian and media personality, paid a visit to Long Island to publicly back a recent executive order banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports. On Monday, March 18, the former Olympian, who came out as a trans woman in 2015, held a press conference alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in support of his polarizing transgender athlete ban. The executive order, which went into effect on Thursday, Feb. 22, prohibits the Nassau County Parks & Recreation Department from issuing permits to female teams that include transgender women, …

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by Sophie Grieser
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NY Doctor Forced Invasive, Unnecessary Tests On Patients, Attorney General Claims NY Doctor Forced Invasive, Unnecessary Tests On Patients, Attorney General Claims
NY Doctor Forced Invasive, Unnecessary Tests On Patients, Attorney General Claims A New York doctor has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a kickback scheme that involved him defrauding Medicaid and giving patients unnecessary tests, officials announced. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22 the indictment of Long Island resident Payam Toobian, M.D., alongside his company, America’s Imaging Center, Inc., for over 10 years of alleged Medicaid fraud. Through his corporation, Toobian, age 51, of King's Point, ran Empire’s Imaging, a diagnostic radiology center based in Queens. From January 2006 to August 2017, the AG’s Office …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits
Uber, Lyft To Pay Historic $328M Settlement For 'Cheating' NY Drivers Out Of Wages, Benefits In a major victory for rideshare drivers, Uber and Lyft have agreed to a historic, multi-million dollar settlement after wrongly withholding wages from New York drivers. The companies will pay a combined $328 million in backpay to thousands of current and former drivers as part of twin settlements announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, Nov. 2. It comes after an investigation found that Uber and Lyft withheld hundreds of millions of dollars from drivers and kept them from receiving benefits available under New York labor laws, according to James. Specifically, Ub…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm
Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Officials are urging New Yorkers to keep an eye out for stores and services that may be using the rainstorm to charge extra for essential goods. On Friday, Sept. 29, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to consumers against price gouging amidst the ongoing state of emergency caused by rainstorms and flooding across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New York City. Related: State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Areas In NY, Hochul Says Price gauging can affect anything from essential goods — such as food, gas, and batteries — to services like …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty On All Counts In NY Tax Fraud Case Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty On All Counts In NY Tax Fraud Case
Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty On All Counts In NY Tax Fraud Case A New York jury has found former President Donald Trump’s company guilty of all charges in a tax fraud scheme that prosecutors said spanned more than a decade. Jurors deliberated for just over a day before finding the Trump Organization guilty on 17 counts, including criminal tax fraud, conspiracy, and falsifying business records, in State Supreme Court in Manhattan Tuesday, Dec. 6. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the scheme was orchestrated by “high managerial agents”, including chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg and controller Jeffrey McConney. BREAKING: For the …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Federal Judge Blocks Key Parts Of NY's New Gun Law Federal Judge Blocks Key Parts Of NY's New Gun Law
Federal Judge Blocks Key Parts Of NY's New Gun Law A federal judge has temporarily blocked a New York law that makes it harder for people to legally carry concealed guns. In his ruling Thursday, Oct. 1, US District Judge Glenn Suddaby in the Northern District of New York allowed a lawsuit from the advocacy group, Gun Owners of America, to move forward. The group claims that the new law is just as unconstitutional as one that was overturned by the Supreme Court in June 2022. Previous Report: Want A Gun In NY? Be Ready To Share Your Social Media Accounts Under New Law Dubbed the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, the law requires license a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
NY AG Suing Donald Trump, 3 Of His Children For Financial Fraud NY AG Suing Donald Trump, 3 Of His Children For Financial Fraud
NY AG Suing Donald Trump, 3 Of His Children For Financial Fraud New York's Attorney General announced that she has filed a $250 million civil lawsuit against Donald Trump and three of his adult children for financial fraud. The AG, Letitia James, said in a press conference in New York City just before noontime on Wednesday, Sept. 21 that Trump "repeatedly and persistently" misstated the value of assets. "The complaint demonstrates Donald Trump inflated his net worth by billions of dollars," said James, who also named Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump in the suit.  The 222-page complaint details 23 examples of inflating asset…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Takes The Fifth In New York AG Deposition Examining Company's Finances Trump Takes The Fifth In New York AG Deposition Examining Company's Finances
Trump Takes The Fifth In New York AG Deposition Examining Company's Finances Donald Trump says he will not answer questions in a civil investigation of his business practices in New York. The former president invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a deposition on Wednesday morning, Aug. 10 at the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James. The move comes just two days after the FBI conducted a search at Trump's Mar-A-Lago compound in Palm Beach, Florida. The search was reportedly connected to classified documents that may have been taken from the White House to the compound instead of being turned over to the National Archive…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Bodybuilder Admits To Getting $200K In Disability Pay While Training For Events, NY AG Says Bodybuilder Admits To Getting $200K In Disability Pay While Training For Events, NY AG Says
Bodybuilder Admits To Getting $200K In Disability Pay While Training For Events, NY AG Says A bodybuilder from New York who fraudulently collected disability benefits was busted after he was caught lifting weights on his wife’s Instagram account. Anthony Ragusa, age 52, formerly of Long Island, admitted to illegally collecting more than $200,000 in benefits from the Social Security Administration, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. He pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Court Tuesday, June 14, to one count of second-degree grand larceny, a felony. Ragusa first applied for disability benefits in 2013 after claiming that a fall at work had left him so injured he co…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against NY AG Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against NY AG
Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against NY AG A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump and his Organization seeking to stop New York Attorney General Letitia James’ probe into his business practices. In US District Court in the Northern District of New York, Judge Brenda Sannes rejected the former president’s allegation that the AG targeted him for political gain, permitting her two-year investigation to continue. Earlier story - Trump Loses Appeal, Must Testify Under Oath In New York's Probe Of Business Practices Sannes’ ruling found that there was no evidence to support the theory that James, a …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: AG Recovers $40K For Couples Who Had Wedding Canceled In Hudson Valley COVID-19: AG Recovers $40K For Couples Who Had Wedding Canceled In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: AG Recovers $40K For Couples Who Had Wedding Canceled In Hudson Valley Tens of thousands of dollars were recovered by New York Attorney General Letitia James for couples who had their weddings canceled at a Hudson Valley country club during the pandemic. James announced on Monday, March 21 that her office has secured more than $40,000 for New Yorkers who had their weddings canceled due to COVID-19 mandates and shutdowns at the Orange County venue Falkirk Estate and Country Club in Central Valley. According to James, couples reported that Falkirk refused to refund them their deposits when their weddings were canceled due to pandemic restrictions on large gather…

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by Zak Failla
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Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Audit Cites 'Distortion, Suppression Of Facts' In Nursing Home Reporting Under Cuomo COVID-19: Audit Cites 'Distortion, Suppression Of Facts' In Nursing Home Reporting Under Cuomo
Covid-19: Audit Cites 'Distortion, Suppression Of Facts' In Nursing Home Reporting Under Cuomo The state Health Department intentionally “misled the public” regarding the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes under former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, according to a scathing audit from the Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through New York, the Department of Health was not prepared to respond to the infectious disease outbreaks in nursing homes, according to the audit, which helped lead to the inaccurate virus-related death count in facilities. Auditors found that health officials undercounted the death toll in nursing homes by at le…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says
Cuomo Considering Primary Run Against Hochul, New Report Says Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could become his successor’s greatest threat in a Democratic primary as he reportedly mulls a run to reclaim his seat in Albany. Cuomo is reportedly contemplating a run against currently Gov. Kathy Hochul as he continues his comeback after being forced to resign following a probe by the New York Attorney General into sexual harassment allegations against him. According to a CNBC report, Cuomo has been busy hitting the phones, reaching out to supporters about a potential gubernatorial run against his former top lieutenant. Meanwhile, his aides have been cond…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul
Surprising New Poll Reveals How Cuomo Would Fare In Primary Against Hochul While the majority of New Yorkers don’t believe embattled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should return to public office, many would still favor him in a potential Democratic primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. A brand-new Emerson College/The Hill poll has found that 63 percent of New York voters believe Cuomo should stay out of the public eye, compared to less than 25 percent who think he should run, and 14 percent are unsure. However, if Cuomo were to challenge Hochul, the hypothetical ballot test found that he was trailing Hochul by just four points - 37 percent for Hoc…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace 'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace
'Sharks Smelled Blood': Cuomo Lashes Out In First Public Comments Since Resigning In Disgrace Embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke publicly for the first time since resigning in disgrace, blaming “cancel culture,” the media, and “political sharks” for his unceremonial ouster from office. During a near half-hour speech at God’s Battalion of Prayer in Brooklyn on Sunday, March 6, Cuomo came out firing as he spoke out after resigning following an investigation into claims of sexual harassment by 11 women, including former staff members and a New York State Police trooper. Cuomo - who has denied any wrongdoing since New York Attorney General Letitia James’ report was releas…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback
New 'Politics Vs. Law' Ad Could Signal Start Of Andrew Cuomo's Attempt At Political Comeback Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has officially launched his political comeback. On Monday, Feb. 28, Cuomo’s team released a new 30-second “Politics vs. the Law” ad, which takes aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into sexual harassment claims against the former governor that led to his ousting from office. In the ad, Cuomo intimates that he was the victim of politics while highlighting certain clips from news reports that highlight recent decisions by several attorneys general in New York to not criminally charge t…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG
Cuomo Plots Comeback, Dines With New NYC Mayor Adams As Speculation Swirls About Run For NY AG Could 2022 be the year of the Cuomo comeback? Cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly planning a potential political return after navigating his way through multiple sexual harassment claims that led to his resignation. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Cuomo and his top aides “are intensifying an effort to revive his public standing, including discussing how to make his first public appearance since resigning in August, according to people close to him.” “Some political operatives who have spoken with Mr. Cu…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run
New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run With former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his decision on a possible gubernatorial challenge, incumbent Kathy Hochul has taken an overwhelming lead over her potential challengers, according to a newly released poll. Siena College released the latest results of its poll on Tuesday, Jan. 18, which found that she is the clear favorite among New York Democrats, with the support of 46 percent of those polled, leading any potential primary opponents by more than 30 points. The second-highest ranked Democrat, de Blasio, who had 12 percent support of those who were polled, announced…

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by Zak Failla
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NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement
NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement New Yorkers will have millions of dollars in debt canceled after one of the nation’s largest student loan services agreed to relieve $1.85 billion in loan debt as part of a multi-state agreement, authorities announced. Navient, the target of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in private student loan debt and offered $95 million in restitution for thousands of students nationwide following an investigation into the company's business practices. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreement on Thursday, Jan. 13, which will include mo…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Trump Forces Northern Westchester School District To Subsidize Golf Course, Report Says Trump Forces Northern Westchester School District To Subsidize Golf Course, Report Says
Trump Forces Northern Westchester School District To Subsidize Golf Course, Report Says Former President Donald Trump’s wheeling and dealings have reportedly left a New York school district in a lurch. For years, the Trump National Golf Club Westchester in Briarcliff was the subject of a battle with the local government over its property tax bill, where the property’s value was inflated by the Trump Organization as part of a scheme that is being investigated by the Westchester District Attorney and New York Attorney General. Earlier story - NY Attorney General Subpoenas Donald Trump In Civil Fraud Inquiry Into His Business Practices Following a victory in court in the summer …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says
Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says New York Attorney General Letitia James says she will not be deterred by former President Donald Trump and his family's push back as she continues investigating questionable business practices tied to his company. The former president and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Jr., have all been subpoenaed by James' Office as the AG continues her yearslong investigation into the Trump Organization. Earlier story - Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Subpoenaed In NY AG Probe Trump was first subpoenaed and a deadline was set for Jan. 7, and his children received the same on Monday, Jan. 3, thou…

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by Zak Failla
News
Cuomo Ordered To Return More Than $5M From COVID-19 Leadership Book Cuomo Ordered To Return More Than $5M From COVID-19 Leadership Book
Cuomo Ordered To Return More Than $5M From Covid-19 Leadership Book Embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is going down swinging after an ethics commission ordered him to pay back proceeds that he made writing his book about COVID-19 leadership during the pandemic. The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has voted to require Cuomo to return proceeds from his book “American Crisis,” for which he was paid more than $5 million by his publisher. Cuomo has come under fire for “American Crisis,” first for penning it during the peak of the pandemic when the state was struggling, and later when it was determined by the New York Assembly that he misused…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run
State Senator Drops NY AG Bid, Will Run For Re-Election After James Ends Gubernatorial Run Another domino has fallen in the wake of New York Attorney General Letitia James dropping her 2022 gubernatorial run. On Thursday, Dec. 9, James - considered a top candidate to supplant incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul - announced that she was dropping her bid to run for governor, instead opting to run for another term as New York’s AG. Original story - Letitia James Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Will Seek Reelection As NY AG Hours later, Sen. Shelly Mayer, who previously announced she was planning to run for Attorney General to replace James, said that she too would be foregoing that run …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Following Investigation Just days after he was indefinitely suspended, CNN has now fired its highest-rated anchor, Chris Cuomo, after new details emerged about the measures he took while advising his brother, disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation. CNN made the announcement late Saturday, Dec. 4, saying Cuomo had been "terminated," "effective immediately." "Chris Cuomo was suspended earlier this week pending further evaluation of new information that came to light about his involvement with his brother's defense," CNN said in a statement.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations
NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations New York’s top prosecutor will be launching a probe into a school district that has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct. On Long Island, at least five employees have been reassigned at the Babylon Union Free School District in Suffolk Count following “disturbing” allegations that were made regarding a teacher earlier this month. Earlier story - Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe With allegations mounting, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an investigation into the allegations of widespread abuse and misc…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
'Overwhelming Evidence' Cited In Bombshell Assembly Report On Cuomo, With 12th Accuser Included 'Overwhelming Evidence' Cited In Bombshell Assembly Report On Cuomo, With 12th Accuser Included
'Overwhelming Evidence' Cited In Bombshell Assembly Report On Cuomo, With 12th Accuser Included Embattled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back in the headlines for the wrong reasons after the state Assembly Judiciary Committee reported on Monday, Nov. 22 that it found “overwhelming evidence” that he engaged in sexual harassment while in office, despite his denials. In the 60-page report, investigators concluded an eight-month impeachment investigation into Cuomo, who resigned over the summer amid multiple sexual harassment allegations, which included an alleged 12th victim that was unearthed by the Committee during the investigation. Earlier story - Cuomo Was Serial Sex Har…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Lawyer Says State AG Should Recuse Herself, Amend Sexual Harassment Report Cuomo Lawyer Says State AG Should Recuse Herself, Amend Sexual Harassment Report
Cuomo Lawyer Says State AG Should Recuse Herself, Amend Sexual Harassment Report Andrew Cuomo’s top attorney is calling on the New York Attorney General to recuse herself from all pending investigations related to the former governor. During a lengthy briefing on Tuesday, Nov. 18, attorney Rita Glavin again took shots at Attorney General Letitia James and her office’s independent investigation of sexual harassment allegations, which led to Cuomo’s downfall and resignation. According to Glavin, James had a conflict of interest, as she appointed the investigators while mulling a gubernatorial run in 2022, which Cuomo had already confirmed at the time was in the running fo…

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by Zak Failla