Hochul Promises As Governor Of NY State Her Office Will Not Be ‘Toxic’

Gov. Kathy Hochul (screen capture)

In her first remarks since New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation amid allegations of sexual harassment, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said today there will be “turnover” when she becomes governor. Continue reading “Hochul Promises As Governor Of NY State Her Office Will Not Be ‘Toxic’”

Senate Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget In 50-49 Vote

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Wow, that was quicker than I expected. Just hours after the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to improve the nation’s infrastructure, Democrats approved a $3.5 trillion budget that could help address climate change, expand Medicare, provide for pre-kindergarten and more. Continue reading “Senate Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget In 50-49 Vote”

HRC Will Conduct Review Of President Implicated In Cuomo Report

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David

The report released by the New York Attorney General which led to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation also referenced Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David several times mentioning his time as a counselor to Cuomo prior to becoming the head of the HRC. In response, the HRC has announced it will launch an independent review in regard to the report’s implications referencing David. Continue reading “HRC Will Conduct Review Of President Implicated In Cuomo Report”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Will Resign Amid Allegations Of Sexual Harassment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced he will resign amid allegations of sexual harassment

CNN is reporting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo  will resign, effective in 14 days. The announcement comes one week after the release of a report by the state attorney general that found he sexually harassed 11 women. Continue reading “Gov. Andrew Cuomo Will Resign Amid Allegations Of Sexual Harassment”