Massapequa, NY
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
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report
Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report New York politicians are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following the release of the results of the scathing independent investigation conducted by the Attorney General's Office that found he was a serial sexual harasser. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of a five-month independent investigation that found the governor allegedly fostered a toxic workplace environment while also subjecting state employees to unwanted touching and inappropriate dialogue. Earlier story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG…

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by Zak Failla
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe
NJ County Prosecutor Resigns Amid Allegations, Lawsuits, Probe Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner has resigned amid ethics complaints, lawsuits and allegations of misconduct. First Assistant Prosecutor Cary Shill was sworn in as the county's acting top law enforcer after Gov. Phil Murphy's office announced Tyner's resignation. “We thank Damon Tyner for his service to Atlantic County and the State of New Jersey, and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” a Murphy spokesperson said in a statement. Tyner has been the subject of allegations from various quarters -- among these, that he directly supervised his brother, an investigator, retaliated …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brookfield, CT
Politics
State Senator From Fairfield County Abruptly Resigns, Citing Ongoing Struggle With Divorce State Senator From Fairfield County Abruptly Resigns, Citing Ongoing Struggle With Divorce
State Senator From Fairfield County Abruptly Resigns, Citing Ongoing Struggle With Divorce A popular state senator from Fairfield County has abruptly resigned after citing struggles with an ongoing divorce. State Sen. Alex Kasser, a Democrat from Greenwich, announced her resignation on Twitter Tuesday, June 22, citing the strain of her long-running divorce. "It is with deep sadness that I announce my resignation as State Senator," Kasser said. "Serving the residents of Connecticut’s 36th Senate district has been a profound honor and a great joy. However, due to personal circumstances, I cannot continue." Kasser said she has been trying to divorce Seth Bergstein, a Morgan St…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
Schools
Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student
Long Island School Board Trustee Resigns After Being Accused Of Verbally Abusing Student A Long Island school board trustee resigned after allegedly being involved in an “incident” with a teenager where he verbally abused a student. James Mancaruso, a member of the Sachem School Board of Education, stepped down from his position after allegedly yelling and cursing at a female student on the Sachem East High School campus in Farmingville. According to News 12, Mancaruso received a pair of phone calls last week cautioning that his child was in danger and about to be attacked by other students, prompting him to head to the high school. It is alleged that a teenage girl was confro…

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by Zak Failla
Pleasantville, NY
Politics
Cuomo Reportedly Organizing $10K Per Person Re-Election Fundraiser Amid Investigations Cuomo Reportedly Organizing $10K Per Person Re-Election Fundraiser Amid Investigations
Cuomo Reportedly Organizing $10K Per Person Re-Election Fundraiser Amid Investigations Although he is navigating his way through several scandals, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is preparing for a swanky $10,000 per plate campaign fundraiser as he apparently prepares for the 2022 election. According to multiple reports, Cuomo - who has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women and of attempting to cover up an undercount of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes - will play host to a “summer reception,” on Tuesday, June 29 in New York City. The price to attend the event is set for $10,000 per person or $15,000 for two as Cuomo eyes a fourth term in Albany. It is believed to be…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
Schools
UConn Names Interim President UConn Names Interim President
UConn Names Interim President The University of Connecticut is turning to a familiar face to fill the shoes of former President Thomas Katsouleas, who announced his resignation last week. Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health’s CEO who has a reputation of being a respected leader with strong medical, academic, and business credentials, has been selected to serve as UConn’s interim president. Original story - UConn President Thomas Katsouleas Resigns A pediatrician by trade, Agwunobi, who has been UConn Health’s CEO since 2014, also holds an MBA and will be the first physician and first person of color to serve at the …

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
Schools
UConn President Thomas Katsouleas Resigns UConn President Thomas Katsouleas Resigns
UConn President Thomas Katsouleas Resigns University of Connecticut President Thomas Katsouleas has submitted his resignation, effective as of next month. Katsouleas, who was selected as president of UConn in February 2019, notified the school’s Board of Trustees that he will resign as president at the end of his current contract, which concludes as of Wednesday, June 30. Before taking over for Susan Herbst as the 16th president of UConn, Katsouleas served as a vice president and provost of the University of Virginia. No specific reason for Katsouleas stepping down has been provided, though he reportedly made the decision months …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Schumer, Gillibrand Both Call On Cuomo To Resign After Seventh Accuser Comes Forward Schumer, Gillibrand Both Call On Cuomo To Resign After Seventh Accuser Comes Forward
Schumer, Gillibrand Both Call On Cuomo To Resign After Seventh Accuser Comes Forward More than half of the Democratic coalition representing New York in the United States Congress is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid a flurry of sexual harassment claims, and now both of its United States senators have joined. In a joint statement released late Friday afternoon, March 12, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said, "Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires sure and steady leadership. We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct.  "Due to the multipl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Politics
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
Bedford, NY
Politics
New Bipartisan Calls For Cuomo To Resign Made After Groping Accusation New Bipartisan Calls For Cuomo To Resign Made After Groping Accusation
New Bipartisan Calls For Cuomo To Resign Made After Groping Accusation New bipartisan calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are coming from all corners following the latest allegations of him having inappropriate sexual contact with a staffer. This week, a sixth woman came forward, reportedly claiming that Cuomo summoned her to the Executive Mansion, where he reached under her shirt and groped her, a claim that the governor has vehemently denied. Original story - Most Serious Sexual Abuse Accusation Against Cuomo Emerges As Ex-Aide Alleges Groping Following that report, more New York lawmakers have come out with calls for Cuomo to resign, with Democr…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
Politics
'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says 'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says
'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says Andrew Cuomo's hopes of serving out his third term as New York governor have taken a dramatic turn for the worse in the last 24 hours. First, two more women, both former aides, came forward with new allegations of sexual misconduct against Cuomo, bringing the number of women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment to five. Now, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) has said she's seen enough and has called on Cuomo to resign. "Every day there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government," Stewart-Cousins said in a statement released …

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by Joe Lombardi