Lawyers for the women whom Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was found to have sexually harassed called on him to resign on Tuesday, saying that a report released by investigators was “damning” and “devastating.” Debra Katz, a lawyer for Charlotte Bennett, who accused the governor of sexual harassment in February, said in an interview that the […]
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) – Former US President Donald Trump said this week that he will not move to stop former Justice Department officials from testifying before two committees that are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to subvert the results of the presidential election, according to letters from his lawyer obtained by The New York Times. Trump […]
Investigators said they corroborated the claims of 11 women who accused Mr. Cuomo of inappropriate behavior, from suggestive comments to instances of groping. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, including current and former government workers, whose accounts of unwanted touching and inappropriate comments were corroborated in a damning report released […]
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) – Some of the US’ largest employers, for months reluctant to wade into the fraught issue of whether Covid-19 vaccinations should be mandatory for workers, have in recent days been compelled to act as infections have surged again. On Tuesday (Aug 3), Tyson Foods told its 120,000 workers in offices, slaughterhouses and […]
A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight was duct-taped to his seat after allegedly groping two female flight attendants’ breasts and trying to punch a male attendant. Maxwell Berry, 22, created an unruly scene on the journey from Philadelphia to Miami after reportedly ordering and drinking two alcoholic beverages. Berry asked for a third drink, […]
Reactions were largely supportive of vaccine restrictions imposed Tuesday by Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City, the most stringent steps announced recently in any major U.S. city, though some health experts suggested they might not go far enough. Workers and customers in New York will soon have to provide proof that they have […]
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – President Joe Biden said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign after a report by the state’s attorney-general found that the governor sexually harassed multiple women. Asked whether Biden stands by remarks earlier this year in which he said Cuomo, a close ally, should step down if allegations of sexual harassment were […]
A black civil right activist who allegedly endured an assault from racist white men who wanted to ‘get a noose’ faces criminal charges – more than a year after charges against the attackers. Vauhxx Booker, of southern Indiana, was charged with trespassing and battery, a misdemeanor and felony, respectively, in connection to a July 4, […]
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – New York City will require proof of vaccination for workers and customers at indoor restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Tuesday (Aug 3). Mr De Blasio announced the “Key to NYC Pass”, what he said is a first-in-the-US requirement for employees and indoor venue-goers. The policy, […]
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – New York City will require proof of vaccination for workers and customers at indoor restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues, Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Tuesday (Aug 3). Mr De Blasio announced the “Key to NYC Pass”, what he said is a first-in-the-US requirement for employees and indoor venue-goers. The policy, […]