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Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
'It's The Tappan Zee!': Brand-New Bill Introduced To Change Official Name Of New Bridge
A New York State assembly member has introduced a bill to officially rename the new bridge connecting Rockland and Westchester counties. Democratic Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, who represents the Westchester County towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant, introduced the bill, which seeks to change the name of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, officially named "the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge," to "the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge." The bridge opened in 2017 to replace the old Tappan Zee Bridge and continues to be referred to by many as the new Tappan Zee Bridge. "It's the Tappan …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Brinks Getaway Driver Granted Clemency By Cuomo Now Gets Parole
David Gilbert, the getaway driver in the fatal 1981 Brinks robbery in Rockland County that claimed the lives of three, has been granted parole after spending decades in prison. The move comes after Gilbert was granted clemency by former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in one of his last official acts in office, paving the way for parole. The New York State Corrections Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 26 that Gilbert, now 76, a former left-wing extremist, has been paroled following his incarceration for the botched armored car robbery that left a guard and two police officers dead in the Hud…
Pelham, NY
Politics
'New York Enters A New Day': Reaction Pours In After Cuomo's Resignation
It didn’t take long for a reaction to pour in after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he will be resigning amid the sexual harassment scandal surrounding his administration. Cuomo finally acquiesced to calls for his resignation on Tuesday, Aug. 10 following days of furor from New Yorkers and politicians alike after the Attorney General’s investigators released a scathing 165-page report finding him guilty of sexually harassing multiple women. New York Attorney General Letitia James whose investigation led to the governor's resignation, said that Cuomo's announcement "closes a sad ch…
White Plains, NY
Politics
Hudson Valley Pol Calls For Removal Of Cuomo As Official Name Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
A New York lawmaker is calling on other elected officials to remove the “Cuomo” official name from the new Tappan Zee Bridge as the governor and his family navigate through a sexual harassment scandal. Original story - NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland County, called on his colleagues in an effort to pass legislation in light of the Attorney General’s report that found Andrew Cuomo allegedly sexually harassed at least 11 women, including a New York State Police trooper and …
Massapequa, NY
Politics
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…
White Plains, NY
Politics
Billions In New Taxes On Wealthy New Yorkers Proposed
New York’s lawmakers have proposed budgets that include nearly $7 billion in new and increased taxes on businesses and the rich. Over the weekend, both houses of the state legislature proposed the tax hike on New York’s wealthiest to help close the record $15 billion financial shortfall the state faces due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though New York is due to receive an influx of cash from President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill, legislators believe that the gap still needs to be closed and that the tax on the rich could aid that effort. New York is expected to receive approximately $23.5…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Hudson Valley Assemblyman's Proposed Bill Named For Cuomo Accuser To Protect Whistleblowers
A Republican lawmaker in New York took a thinly veiled shot at Gov. Andrew Cuomo with new legislation to protect whistleblowers named after one of the women accusing him of sexual harassment. Hudson Valley Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland, was among the New York lawmakers to introduce new legislation to amend the state’s penal code to add a misdemeanor penalty for public officials that engage in retaliation against those who report any form of sexual harassment. The move comes as Cuomo faces claims of sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and fostering a hostil…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Vote Now: Should 'Cuomo Bridge' Be Stripped As Official Name Of New Tappan Zee Span?
A New York lawmaker is pushing to restore the Tappan Zee Bridge as the official span of the bridge whose official name is currently the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Assemblyman Mike Lawler has introduced legislation in Albany to change the name of the bridge that connects Westchester and Rockland counties as the governor deals with multiple scandals surrounding his administration, one involving the reporting of COVID-19 nursing home deaths and the other involving seven accusations of either sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The old Tappan Zee Bridge's official name was the G…
Bedford, NY
Politics
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…
Port Chester, NY
Politics
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…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Hudson Valley Assemblyman Proposes Bill To Expand AG's Authority To Probe Sex Misconduct
A lawmaker in the Hudson Valley has proposed new legislation to expand New York Attorney General Letitia James’ authority to investigate sexual misconduct in state government. With New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo facing allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who represents parts of Rockland County, is looking to expand the AG’s authority as she investigates the governor. “Sexual harassment or assault has no place in our society,” Lawler stated. “Wherever and whenever allegations occur, it must be addressed by an independent investigation that ensures…
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…
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