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Cuomo: ‘There Is No Way I Resign,' Let AG James Complete Investigation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made his position clear on Sunday saying he would not resign his post following two new allegations published the night before of inappropriate conduct with former female staffers. “There is no way I resign. Let’s do the attorney general’s investigation, let’s get the findings and then let’s go from there,” Cuomo said in a...
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Former Aide Says Cuomo Hugged Her in ‘Inappropriate' Hotel Room Embrace
Karen Hinton, once one of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aides and consultants in his days as HUD secretary, is speaking out with new allegations that Cuomo hugged her in an “inappropriate” and “unethical” embrace in a California hotel room 21 years ago. Hinton says the then-Cabinet member made a pass at her during a meeting that was supposed to…
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More States Land on NJ/NY/CT Quarantine List as Cuomo Blasts Feds
Some states on the tri-state’s quarantine list have hit a plateau in coronavirus infections, and few of them have seen decreases in new cases — but the list remains almost as long as ever. As New York reports its lowest virus hospitalization and ICU numbers since the middle of March, the state added Hawaii, South Dakota and the U.S....
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Cuomo Clears All New York Schools to Reopen Next Month, Says It's Ultimately Not Up to Him
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the green light Friday to reopen New York’s 750 school districts in person this fall — a data-driven decision that mirrors the threshold-based calls he made on the phased economic reopenings for the state’s 10 regions. But this decision is different. Cuomo says it’s ultimately not up to him. “Parents have to be included and believe…
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More States Land on NJ/NY/CT Quarantine List as Cuomo Blasts Feds
Some states on the tri-state’s quarantine list have hit a plateau in coronavirus infections, and few of them have seen decreases in new cases — but the list remains almost as long as ever. California, Florida and Texas have all surpassed New York in most confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and they’re among the 34 states (plus Puerto...
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22 States Now on Tri-State Quarantine List as Cuomo Ups Ante With New NY Order
UPDATE: More Than 1/2 of America Now on Tri-State Quarantine List; 10 More States Added Tuesday Four more states were added to the tri-state’s quarantine-restricted list Tuesday — New Mexico, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio. Delaware came off, no longer meeting the criteria to be considered a viral hotspot under New York standards. That brings the total number on the list…
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Gov. Cuomo Says Brother Chris Has COVID-19, Is Quarantining in Basement
The governor announced Tuesday that his brother Chris Cuomo has COVID-19, while talking about their relationship and how the family is dealing with the diagnosis.
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CDC Issues 14-Day Travel Advisory for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
The Centers for Disease Control and Protection issued a 14-day travel advisory Saturday night at the request of President Donald Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “Due to extensive community transmission of COIVD-19 in the area, CDC urges residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to refrain from non-essential domestic travel for 14 days effective immediately,” the…
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What Is Martial Law, and Why Does NY Gov. Keep Getting Asked About It?
Self-quarantine. Self-isolation. Shelter-in-place. Martial law. All of these terms have been kicked around in the last few days to describe what might — or might not — happen in New York to keep people in their homes and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made about as clear as he could on Thursday that he has no plans…
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'Absolute Tragedy': NYPD Officer Killed by Friendly Fire During Struggle With Suspect in Bronx
An NYPD officer grappling with an armed man died early Sunday in the Bronx after being killed by friendly fire, Police Commissioner James O’Neill announced Monday.
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Army Sergeant Charged in Rollover Death of West Point Cadet From New Jersey
A U.S. Army sergeant has been charged in connection with the death of a 22-year-old cadet from New Jersey who was killed in a violent rollover crash near the U.S. Military Academy in West Point nearly three months ago.
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I-Team: Manhattan District Attorney Says New York Rape Law Fails to Protect Drunk Women
The top prosecutor in Manhattan is warning women that if they drink to the point of intoxication, New York’s sex crime statutes may not protect them from rapists.
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Power Restored After Blackout Hits 73K Manhattan Customers: Con Ed
Power was restored across midtown Manhattan and the Upper West Side just before midnight after a massive blackout left 73,000 customers without electricity for hours on Saturday evening, Con Edison said.
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NYC Fetes 2019 Women's World Cup Champions With Epic Victory Parade
Thousands of super fans from across the country descended on the Canyon of Heroes, where the U.S. women’s national soccer team was feted for the second time with a confetti parade through the heart of New York City.
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No Religious Exemptions for Measles Vaccines
A new law signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday ends religious exemptions for vaccinations for school children.
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FAA: Doomed Chopper Pilot Was Legally Not Allowed to Fly in Bad Weather
On the same day when the NTSB descended on the site of the deadly midtown Manhattan helicopter crash, the FAA announced the pilot of that chopper legally never should have been in the air during bad weather
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Pilot Killed in Manhattan Skyscraper Chopper Crash Was ‘Beloved' Family Man, ‘Respected' Volunteer Fire Chief
The pilot of the helicopter who died when he crash-landed on the roof of a 54-story high-rise in midtown Manhattan Monday, sparking a fire and evacuations in the heart of the city, was a “respected” volunteer fire chief and “beloved” family man, according to relatives and colleagues.
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Lone Cadet Killed in West Point Rollover Crash Identified as 22-Year-Old From New Jersey
The lone cadet to die in a violent rollover crash near the U.S. Military Academy in West Point that hurt nearly two dozen others, including two U.S. Army soldiers, has been identified as 22-year-old Christopher Morgan from New Jersey.
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1 Dead, 21 Hurt When Tactical Vehicle Carrying Nearly 2 Dozen Cadets Flips Over in West Point Training Area: Officials
One cadet died and nearly two dozen others were hurt when a 2.5-ton tactical vehicle carrying them and two active duty soldiers overturned en route to a training site near the U.S. Military Academy in West Point early Thursday, authorities say.
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To Curb Traffic, Cities Explore Congestion Pricing
Some advocates want New York City to implement congestion pricing on their roadways, NBC News reported. If implemented, drivers on some of the busiest roads in Manhattan during peak hours would have to pay a surcharge; roads that usually are free would become toll roads. First adopted by Singapore in 1975, congestion pricing has slowly become a go-to solution for...