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A look at the harassment claims against Gov. Andrew Cuomo
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Attorney General’s Office released its report finding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. The report Tuesday corroborated allegations from 11 women. Many are current or former state employees, including a trooper in the Protective Services Unit whose allegation was previously undisclosed. Cuomo denied many of the…
NY Attorney General investigation concludes that Gov. Cuomo harassed multiple women
NEW YORK (AP) — Attorney general’s investigation concludes that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. Photo: FILE – In this Friday, May 21, 2021, file photo, New York Attorney General Letitia James addresses a news conference at her office, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
NYC will soon require proof of vaccination for indoor activities
UNDATED (AP) — New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. It is the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. The new requirement will go into effect Aug. 16. It applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues. De…
Schumer looks to advance infrastructure package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is looking to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan national infrastructure package. He promised on Monday that fellow Democrats would work with Republicans on amendments for the Senate’s consideration. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocks in now at some 2,700 pages. Republican leader…
NYC Mayor encourages all to wear masks indoors, but falls short of mandating it
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “strongly” urged even vaccinated people to start wearing masks indoors. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said unvaccinated transit employees in the metropolitan area would undergo weekly testing. But both Democrats on Monday resisted calls to impose new mask or vaccination requirements to counter the rapidly climbing…
Cuomo questioned for 11 hours by investigators
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators conducting an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo questioned him for eleven hours when he met with them last month, according to The New York Times. The paper spoke to five people who had been briefed on the meeting, and who recounted some details on…
Biz Markie’s funeral was held at the Patchogue Theater
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Friends and family of Biz Markie celebrated his life and legacy at a funeral, remembering the rapper as larger than life and full of love. At the Patchogue Theatre on Long Island on Monday, Biz Markie’s black coffin was placed center stage, an arrangement of white flowers on top. Markie, known…
Fauci warning more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 numbers rise
UNDATED (AP) — The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated. Dr. Anthony Fauci also said on ABC’s “This Week” that he doesn’t foresee additional U.S. lockdowns because he believes enough people are vaccinated…
PD: Man arrested in deadly Central Islip shooting
Central Islip, NY- Police in Suffolk County say they’ve taken one man into custody after allegedly shooting another man to death in Central Islip. Officials say early on Monday morning they responded to Mi Nuevo Encanto, located at 65 Carleton Ave after someone called 911 to report a man shot in front of the location. …
The MTA & The Port Authority of NY/NJ will require employees to get vaccinated by Labor Day or face weekly testing
East Farmingdale, NY- The Metropolitan Transportation Association and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, will require their staff to get vaccinated for the coronavirus by Labor Day or face weekly testing. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement on Monday and urged all businesses in New York State to follow suit…
Child injured by a bullet
Bay Shore, NY- A Long Island family rushed their 4-year-old to the hospital Sunday night after a bullet flew through a window of their home and struck the little boy in the leg. It happened on Manatuck Blvd in Bay Shore just after 7pm. Suffolk County Police Third Squad are looking for a dark-colored SUV…
Nassau lawmakers voting on a proposal which would allow cops to sue protesters
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages. Newsday reports that the bill being considered by the Nassau County Legislature would make police officers and other first responders a protected class under…