Latimer Speaks Out On Nursing Home, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Call With Cuomo Adviser Latimer Speaks Out On Nursing Home, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Call With Cuomo Adviser
Latimer Speaks Out On Nursing Home, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Call With Cuomo Adviser Westchester County Executive George Latimer is calling on patience and for New Yorkers to let investigations play out as all eyes are on embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Latimer held an impromptu public briefing on Monday, March 15 to discuss the situation in Albany, Cuomo, and reports that some county executives felt uneasy following recent phone calls from one of the governor’s top aides and COVID-19 vaccine “czar.” Earlier story - New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor “The accusations made against the governor must be taken seriously,…
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…
State Assembly Authorized To Begin Impeachment Investigation Into Cuomo Misconduct State Assembly Authorized To Begin Impeachment Investigation Into Cuomo Misconduct
State Assembly Authorized To Begin Impeachment Investigation Into Cuomo Misconduct The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee will begin an impeachment investigation into misconduct allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced late Thursday afternoon, March 11. The move comes following reports of sexual harassment and inappropriate touching by six women who have come forward in recent weeks. Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, reportedly recommended the probe during a private meeting earlier Thursday with other Democratic members of the Assembly. He later confirmed the move in a released statement. "After meeting with the Assembly Majority …
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…
NY Republicans Introduce Cuomo Impeachment Resolution NY Republicans Introduce Cuomo Impeachment Resolution
NY Republicans Introduce Cuomo Impeachment Resolution New York Republicans are looking to make Andrew Cuomo the second governor in the state's history to be impeached as they announced they are introducing an impeachment resolution. Saying that Cuomo has lost "credibility and trust" and has an "inability to lead” New York, Republicans in the state Assembly announced an impeachment Monday, March 8 as the governor deals with sexual harassment allegations and investigations into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re going to introduce this resolution because we believe the time has come," New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barc…
COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Could Bring Criminal Charges For Cuomo, Prosecutor Says COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Could Bring Criminal Charges For Cuomo, Prosecutor Says
Covid-19: Nursing Home Scandal Could Bring Criminal Charges For Cuomo, Prosecutor Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 nursing home scandal could lead to federal charges, according to a longtime prosecutor. John Daukas, who was acting attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under President Donald Trump, said that Cuomo could face criminal charges after underreporting nursing home deaths and then attempting to cover it up. Earlier story - COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Fallout Increases As More Dems Turn On Cuomo, Feds Launch Probe In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Daukas said that Cuomo’s administration misled the public, and the …
Suburban Philly Home Of Attorney Defending Trump In Impeachment Trial Vandalized Suburban Philly Home Of Attorney Defending Trump In Impeachment Trial Vandalized
Suburban Philly Home Of Attorney Defending Trump In Impeachment Trial Vandalized Authorities in Chester County are investigating the vandalism of the home of of one of the attorneys defending President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. Graffiti was reported at the West Whiteland home of attorney Michael van der Veen, located on the 500 block of Anthony's Drive, around 8 p.m. Friday, local police said. The word "traitor" can be seen spray painted in red across the driveway, and eggs were thrown against the front door of the home. Anyone with information is urged to contact West Whiteland Police Det. Scott Pezick at 610-363-0200 ext. 1017 or spezick@westwh…
Many State Senators Want To Strip Cuomo Of Emergency Powers, Citing Nursing Home Cover-Up Many State Senators Want To Strip Cuomo Of Emergency Powers, Citing Nursing Home Cover-Up
Many State Senators Want To Strip Cuomo Of Emergency Powers, Citing Nursing Home Cover-Up This story has been updated. New York State Senate Republicans, and now, a growing number of Democratic Senators, are seeking a special session in an effort to remove Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers in the wake of the report into the underreporting of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes statewide. Senate Republican Leader Robert Ortt and members of the Republican Conference called on the Senate Majority to convene a special session and strip Cuomo of his emergency powers while calling for a thorough investigation into his administration. They were later joined by 14 Democratic senators. …
Top Republicans Call For Cuomo's Ouster After Top Aide Admits They Hid Nursing Home Data Top Republicans Call For Cuomo's Ouster After Top Aide Admits They Hid Nursing Home Data
Top Republicans Call For Cuomo's Ouster After Top Aide Admits They Hid Nursing Home Data A growing number of political figures in New York are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s head - and job - following a new report that the state withheld information on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes during the pandemic and the administration was aware of it. Original story - COVID-19: NY AG Report Says Nursing Home Deaths May Have Been Undercounted By 50 Percent The New York Post reported that Cuomo’s top aide, Secretary to the Governor Melissa DeRosa, told Democratic state legislators in a meeting this week that the administration “froze” when asked to release data about the number of …
Former MontCo DA Who Refused To Prosecute Bill Cosby To Helm Trump's Impeachment Team Former MontCo DA Who Refused To Prosecute Bill Cosby To Helm Trump's Impeachment Team
Former MontCo DA Who Refused To Prosecute Bill Cosby To Helm Trump's Impeachment Team Former Montgomery County District Attorney, Bruce L. Castor Jr. was among two lawyers chosen to head former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial a day after his legal team collapsed. Castor -- who will helm the team alongside David Schoen -- said he considers it a privilege to be representing Trump. "The strength of our Constitution is about to be tested like never before in our history," he said. "It is strong and resilient. A document written for the ages, and it will triumph over partisanship yet again, and always." Castor made headlines after declining to prosecute Bill Cosb…
FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters
FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters In the wake of the Capitol Hill riot, the FBI has created a way for people to quickly inform feds if they suspect someone of having taken part in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 attack in Washington, D.C. An online form was created for the FBI tips page - tips.fbi.gov - where people can help the Federal Bureau of Investigation “identify individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C.” The form allows for the submission of photos and videos as well as written information at fbi.gov/USCapitol. The goal of the form, the FBI said, is to “preserve the public’s constitutional right t…
MA Representatives, Senators Tweet Reactions To Historic Impeachment MA Representatives, Senators Tweet Reactions To Historic Impeachment
MA Representatives, Senators Tweet Reactions To Historic Impeachment Massachusetts U.S. Senators and Representatives shared their reactions to Donald Trump's second impeachment by the U.S. House on Wednesday, Jan. 13, via Twitter. Related story - Trump Becomes Only President To Be Impeached Twice, This Time For 'Incitement Of Insurrection' Here's what they had to say (Rep.s Ayanna Pressley and Bill Keating had not posted about the only president in U.S. history to ever be impeached twice by the U.S. House as of 5 p.m., Wednesday): Sen. Elizabeth WarrenTwitter/@ewarren Sen. Ed MarkeySen. Ed Markey @SenMarkey Rep. Richard NealTwitter/@RepRichard…