The independent investigators appointed by New York Attorney General Letitia James — led by Joon H. Kim and Anne L. Clark — today released their report into the multiple allegations of sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. After nearly five months, the investigators concluded that Governor Cuomo did sexually harass multiple women — including former and current state employees — by engaging in unwanted groping, kissing, and hugging, and making inappropriate comments. Further, the governor and his senior staff took actions to retaliate against at least one former employee for coming forward with her story. Finally, the Executive Chamber fostered a “toxic” workplace that enabled “harassment to occur and created a hostile work environment.” The investigators find that Governor Cuomo’s actions and those of the Executive Chamber violated multiple state and federal laws, as well as the Executive Chamber’s own written policies.
The investigation was conducted after, on March 01, 2021, the Executive Chamber made a referral, pursuant to New York Executive Law Section 63(8), for Attorney General James to select independent lawyers to investigate “allegations of and circumstances surrounding sexual harassment claims made against the governor.” Kim and Clark were chosen to lead the investigation on March 08, 2021.
“This is a sad day for New York because independent investigators have concluded that Governor Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women and, in doing so, broke the law,” said Attorney General James. “I am grateful to all the women who came forward…
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On Monday, July 26, 2021, at 0039 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision at the Bruckner Expressway and Country Club Road, within the confines of the 45th Precinct in the Bronx.
Upon arrival, police observed on the entrance ramp to the Bruckner Expressway from Middletown Road a 29-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive, pinned inside of a vehicle.
EMS also responded and pronounced the male deceased at the scene.
A preliminary investigation determined that the male was operating a Honda Civic and traveling northbound on the Bruckner Expressway at an apparent high rate of speed when he struck a jersey barrier, flipped over onto the entrance ramp just north of Middletown Road, and struck an unoccupied tractor trailer parked at the location.
The NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating.
Following proper family notification, the deceased has been identified as follows.
Victim:
Steve Johnson
4008 Grace Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466
There have been no arrests made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1–800–577–TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1–888–57–PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers‘ website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
All tips will be kept strictly confidential.
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Mario was an honorable man, who changed people’s lives with his beautiful mind, strong work ethic, positive outlook on life and investing in his favorite part of New York City, the Bronx.
Brenda Jimenez Wins Four Silver & Bronze Stevie ® Awards For Women In Business In 2020
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Editorial
Your should know that in Bronx County, Eric Adams, who was endorsed by the Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and by Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr., won the Bronx by a huge majority above all other candidates.
You should also know that Eric Adams, candidate for mayor of New York City, practically destroyed all the other candidates in the Bronx. We can therefore say that, thanks to the Bronx, Eric Adams will be the next mayor for the city of New York.
Moreover, Corey Johnson, the candidate for City Comptroller, was also endorsed by Ruben Diaz, Jr., and he too, won in the Bronx, although he lost the other counties. Michelle Caruso Cabrera, who was also candidate for City Comptroller, was endorsed by Councilmember Rev. Ruben Diaz, Sr., and the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization, and she came in 2nd place in Bronx County.
There are other candidates that we still cannot say exactly how they ranked in this election. For now, we will have to wait for those results. I will be informing you as the results come in.
I am Councilmember Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr. and this is what you should know.
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New York City Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Rachel Loeb said, “This investment in the future of NYC has been long in the making with the groundwork laid by the JFK lease extensions we completed earlier this year.
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“It is a commitment to jobs of the future, a commitment not just by New York City and the State but the private sector as well, clearly illustrating that NYC is open for business.”
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The NYPD, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the city’s five district attorney’s offices and several city agency partners, community based organizations and foundations today announced the opening of 100 gyms across the city for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights.
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“This has always been important – but it has never been more important than at this moment,” Commissioner Shea said.
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