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Massapequa, NY
Politics
Attorney For Cuomo Accuser Says Governor Lied In Apology 'Full Of Falsehoods'
An attorney for one of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment accusers wasn’t a fan of the apology he issued during his first public comments since multiple claims of sexual harassment were made against him. On Wednesday, March 3, Cuomo got emotional while addressing the sexual harassment scandal following claims from three women in the past two weeks, saying that he was “embarrassed” and that “he's sorry for whatever pain (he) caused anyone.” Earlier story - Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations However, one of Cuomo’s accuser…
Massapequa, NY
News
Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations
An emotional. Andrew Cuomo was apologetic during his first public appearance since three allegations of sexual harassment were made public in the past week, but said he won't resign. Cuomo said that he was “embarrassed,” “feels awful,” and “felt bad for making anyone uncomfortable,” though he was adamant that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” “I fully support a woman’s right to come forward. And I think it should be encouraged in every way,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, March 3 following a COVID-19 briefing in Albany. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncom…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Calls To Resign Grow, Cuomo Scandal Escalates After New Sexual Harassment Accuser Comes Forward
New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing after a third woman came forward with allegations of sexual harassment. Anna Ruch told The New York Times that the governor asked to kiss her moments after they met at a wedding reception in September 2019, and that she had to remove his hand from her back. It is alleged that when she removed his hand from her lower back, Cuomo said she seemed “aggressive” and placed his hands on her cheeks, asking if he could kiss her. Cuomo Must Admit To 'Predatory Behavior,' Says Second Accuser In New Statement “I was so confused and shocked and…
Pelham, NY
Politics
Calls For Cuomo To Resign Draw Attention To Next In Line Lieutenant Governor As AG Starts Probe
As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nears a week without holding a news conference after a series of recent scandals, many are looking toward the next in line if he is forced out of office: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul. Cuomo has been under fire for weeks, first for his handling of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, then allegedly attempting to cover it up. Now, he finds himself embroiled in separate sexual harassment claims, prompting for many to call for a probe of the governor, and potentially, his job. Earlier story - New Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations Spark Bipartisan Backlash, Some Calls To…
Briarcliff, NY
Politics
Hudson Valley Assemblyman Calls On Cuomo To Resign Amid Nursing Home, Harassment Scandals
A Hudson Valley lawmaker is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign amid the latest scandal to hit his administration. On Wednesday, Feb. 24, former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan made a scathing blog post public in which she outlined alleged sexual harassment incidents involving the governor during her time in his administration. Earlier story - New Details Of Cuomo Sexual Harassment Claims Released By Former Aide In response to the allegation, Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents District 97, which includes Pearl River and other parts of Rockland County, called for Cuom…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Mayor In Westchester Won't Seek Re-Election
A popular mayor in Westchester announced that he will not be running for re-election at the conclusion of his term later this year after serving six years as an elected official in the city. Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey, who served four years at the helm of the city after two as a City Councilman, announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that he will not be running to keep his seat at the end of 2021. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to help build a 21st-century city that offers hope and opportunity to everyone who calls Peekskill home,” Rainey said. “At the end of this term, I will be proud to l…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
Petition Seeks Resignation Of Hunterdon County Commissioner Who Attended D.C. Protest
Thousands of concerns citizens have signed a petition calling for Hunterdon County Commissioner Director Susan Soloway to resign following her attendance at the Capitol Hill protest. Soloway admitted that she attended the Jan. 6 Washington D.C. protest but says she never entered the U.S. Capitol building and left due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, the Change.org petition, launched by the Hunterdon County Anti-Racism Coalition (NJ), describes the protest as being “championed and attended by white supremacy groups,” adding that the coalition was “deeply disturbed” by her attendance. “It is c…
Springfield, MA
Schools
HS Coach Accused Of Dating Student Requires Investigation, School Committee Says
Three School Committee members are calling for an investigation into the actions of a city softball coach who allegedly had a romantic relationship with a student as well as how the school district responded to the news. Alberto Hernandez Jr., 42, of Chicopee, was the Central High School softball coach in Springfield who was forced to resign after a student said that the two began a relationship while she was a sophomore, according to MassLive. Hernandez has not worked in the Springfield Public School system for about a month. The former softball coach was first hired in 2009. He was als…
Massapequa, NY
News
Cuomo Calls For Trump To Resign
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for President Donald Trump to resign as commander-in-chief following the chaotic scenes that played out at the United States Capitol this week. Calling the riots in Washington D.C. “horrific” and signs of “anarchy,” Cuomo called for the president’s resignation and requested that all elected government officials in New York do the same. “We’ve seen a lot from this administration over the past four years, but I never would have imagined anything as horrific as what happened in Washington D.C.,” he said on Friday, Jan. 8. ‘This was not a political rally … …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Resigns Amid Porn Scandal
A school superintendent in the Hudson Valley who was accused of school social media to view and download pornography has resigned. In a statement, on Thursday, Jan. 7, the Tuxedo Union Free School District Board of Education announced it had "finalized a separation agreement with, and accepted the resignation of, Timothy Bohlke." Bohlke is accused of looking at and commenting on a porno video from his work Twitter account. Earlier in the week, Bohlke had denied any involvement in the incident and the board had hired an IT specialist to see if their system had been breached or someone else …
Massapequa, NY
Schools
Long Island PTA Leader Resigns After Threatening Facebook Post About Biden
A PTA leader on Long Island stepped down this week after disparaging comments she made about Joe Biden on social media went viral. In the same week that Trump supporters rioted at the U.S. Capitol, Nicole Zimmerman, the co-president of the Brookhaven Elementary School PTA, announced her resignation after posting a threatening message referencing the president-elect on Facebook. During a political argument with a family member on her private Facebook page on Tuesday, Jan. 5, Zimmerman wrote “I will never respect Biden or Harris. I know what kind of people they are for. I hope they shoot him.…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hackensack Board Member Who Opposed LGBTQ Curriculum Resigns After Embarrassing Zoom Incident
A Hackensack School Board member who made national headlines by opposing a LGBTC curriculum has resigned after an embarrassing incident during a Zoom meeting. Frances Cogelja didn’t realize she’d left her laptop camera on when she took it with her while going to the bathroom during the public comments section of a board meeting Monday night. Nearly 150 participants, including students, apparently saw Cogelja relieve herself. No one immediately said anything when she returned from her trip to the toilet. A short time later, Vice President Scott James-Vickery reportedly told Cogelja: “You n…
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