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Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says
Macy's Employee Hid Up To $154M In Expenses Since 2021, Company Says A Macy’s employee misstated up to $154 million in delivery expenses over several years, the company just said. The development forced the retailer to delay its third-quarter earnings report. The employee, whose name has not been released, has been fired. According to the company, the employee responsible for accounting small package delivery expenses made erroneous accrual entries to conceal the costs from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the most recent quarter. During that time, Macy’s reported a total of $4.36 billion in delivery expenses. The company conducted an independent investi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
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…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report
Biden Calls On Cuomo To Resign After Scathing Sexual Harassment Report The most powerful man in America has become the latest major political figure to call for the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the independent investigation that found he allegedly sexually harassed at least 11 women. President Joe Biden called on Cuomo to step away from office in Albany following New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation into sexual harassment allegations. Original story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG Report Charges 
“Yes. He should resign. I understand the state legislature may decide to im…

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by Zak Failla
News
'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report 'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report
'I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately:' Cuomo Says In Response To AG Report Despite a blistering 168-page report from the Attorney General’s Office identifying him as a serial sexual harasser, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo maintained his innocence in his response to the independent investigation. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James released the report of a five-month probe into Cuomo that found he allegedly inappropriately touched staff members or had inappropriate conversations with them at the office. Original story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG Report Charges Cuomo waited for the results to…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
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…

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by Zak Failla
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New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation
New York AG Names Lead Attorneys In Cuomo Sexual Harassment Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James has named two heavy hitters to lead the investigation into multiple claims of sexual harassment against Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced late Monday afternoon, March 8 that Joon Kim, a former acting U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination attorney Anne L. Clark will be the two tasked with leading the independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations that have been levied against the governor in recent weeks. They will be joined in the investigation by Jennifer Kennedy Park, Abena Mainoo, and Y…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo
NY Attorney General Gets Referral To Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Cuomo New York Attorney General Letitia James has received a referral letter from the executive chamber granting her request to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, with the probe including subpoena power. James announced on Monday, March 1 that the referral letter arrived a day after she announced that she would be appointing a special deputy to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations levied against the governor. “Today, the executive chamber transmitted a referral letter to our office, providing us the authority to move forward with an independe…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment
Second Aide Accuses Cuomo Of Sexual Harassment A second former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accusing him of sexual harassment. Charlotte Bennett, age 25, who was an executive assistant and health policy adviser in the Cuomo administration until she left her post this past November, said the governor asked her during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic if she had ever had sex with older men, and whether she was monogamous. Bennett made her statements in a series of interviews with The New York Times. The new allegations come after former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan, In a lengthy blog post released on Wednesda…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes COVID-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes
Covid-19: Families Want Independent Investigation Of Cuomo's Handling Of Nursing Homes Families in New York are calling for an independent investigation into the state’s handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, before the outbreak peaked and projections were daunting, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order to send recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals into nursing homes to free up beds for potential patients. That move has drawn criticisms from many, with some who lost family members joining some elected officials in calling for an independent probe into that decision, something Cuomo has rebuffed. “If Gov. Cuomo’s administration had spent …

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by Zak Failla