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House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted about Cuomo scandal on Sunday
Congresswoman demanded independent probe into sex harassment allegations
She said claims by two ex-Cuomo staffers are serious and painful to read
Governor s office walked back decision to name federal judge to probe affair
New York s attorney general and a top judge will pick independent investigator
AG Letitia James and Janet DiFiore, who heads Court of Appeals, will jointly pick
On Saturday, Cuomo asked Barbara Jones, a former federal judge, to lead probe
But Jones was partner at law firm alongside Steve Cohen, a top Cuomo adviser
Top Democrats slammed Cuomo over Jones pick, saying it was not independent
NYC educator to be first Black woman to lead nation s largest public school district
New York City s Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said he s lost 11 family members and friends to COVID-19 and needed time to grieve. Author: CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press Writer) Published: 2:48 PM EST February 26, 2021 Updated: 2:52 PM EST February 26, 2021
NEW YORK New York City s Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced Friday he will step down, citing the coronavirus pandemic s personal toll on his family.
He will be replaced by Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Ross Porter, who will become the first Black woman to lead the nation s largest public school district.
Carranza, who has spent three years on the job, briefly choked back tears at a news conference as he announced his decision.
By Jillian Jorgensen and Anna Lucente Sterling New York City UPDATED 3:00 PM ET Feb. 26, 2021 PUBLISHED 10:00 AM ET Feb. 26, 2021 PUBLISHED 10:00 AM EST Feb. 26, 2021
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NEW YORK Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, who runs a public school system that was thrown into chaos nearly a year ago with the start of the pandemic, is stepping down.
In his place, Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Meisha Porter, currently the executive superintendent for the Bronx. She is a 20-year Education Department employee who would be the first Black woman to lead the nation’s largest school district.
(Incoming Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter. Photo provided by NYC Mayor s Office)