New York lawmakers agree to curb Cuomo’s powers in scandal rebuke
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference March 24, 2020, in New York.
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New York legislative leaders announced an agreement Tuesday to curb pandemic-related emergency powers granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year, in the latest blow to his tenure amid growing calls for him to resign over dual scandals.
The Legislature will probably act on the bill as soon as Friday, Democratic Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner said Tuesday on Twitter. The measure would repeal the extraordinary powers lawmakers gave Cuomo at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting his directives to those “necessary to reduce the spread or increase vaccinations.” On a broader level, it would require the governor to provide online reporting on all executive orders, increasing transparency, Woerner wrote.
Embattled NY Governor Cuomo faces third sexual assault claim03/03/2021|3min
A third woman has come forward to accuse embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of unwanted sexual advances.
The claims coincided with Mr Cuomo’s decision to formally refer himself for investigation over similar allegations from two former aides.
The New York Times reported 33-year-old Anna Ruch recalled an incident at a wedding reception in 2019 where Mr Cuomo approached her, put his hands on her face and asked if he could kiss her.
Ms Ruch previously worked for the Obama administration and for President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign was reportedly bewildered by the encounter according to the New York Times.
3 out of 4 of the city’s students are considered economically disadvantaged (New York City Office of the Mayor/AP; iStock; Lily illustration) Anne Branigin
Mar. 3, 2021
Rasheedah Harris knows how easy it can be for students and their families to be overlooked in New York City schools. As a student, she says she learned early on that only the loudest voices are heard.
Years later, she says she felt the same way when her own daughter was a student in New York.
Then she met Meisha Ross Porter, a Bronx executive superintendent who also grew up in the public school system.