Biden news – Cuomo faces fresh allegations as Obama praises president on Covid-19 relief bill
Fighting Biden virus aid, GOP rekindles Obama-era strategy , and other top stories in politics from March 07, 2021. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly facing fresh allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, two more women have come forward to accuse Mr Cuomo of misconduct. Karen Hinton, a former press aide, has said Mr Cuomo invited her to his hotel room after a work event in Los Angeles in 2000. She said the former governor embraced her as she tried to leave and pulled her towards him when she tried to move away. Ana Liss, a former aide to the governor, has further accused Mr Cuomo
Trio separately robs three women in Manhattan in just 15 minutes
The NYPD on Sunday released photos of a trio of suspects wanted for violently robbing three women in Manhattan in the space of just 15 minutes. The suspects — all wearing black hoods and with their faces covered — are accused of flinging all three victims to the ground starting around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday on the Upper West Side and continuing on the Upper East Side. The suspects — one also wearing a “Detroit” hat and caught staring straight at an elevator security camera — hopped in and out of a gray Toyota Camry with the New Jersey plate P73JPY to cross the city, police said. Officers had already linked the two East Side muggings but now believe the same
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The hidden meaning behind Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview Armani dress
Now that multiple trailers have dropped for the landmark interview between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey, fans are unpicking every detail they can in anticipation – including Meghan’s outfit. For the occasion, the duchess, who is pregnant with her second child, wore a black belted silk dress from Armani that retails for $4,700 (£3,300). But the dress may have a hidden meaning behind it; as royal fans have noticed it features an embroidered lotus flower on the right-hand side. The lotus flower, which is a revered symbol in Hinduism and Hindu iconography, is known for representing spiritual enlightenment, growth and rebirth, all of which could be seen as relevant to Meghan’s new life in California with
72-year-old woman pepper-sprayed, robbed in Brooklyn elevator
A 72-year-old woman was pepper-sprayed and robbed in a Brooklyn elevator Sunday morning, cops said. The woman was in the lift at 1024 Montgomery St. in Weeksville around 11:30 a.m. when the crook sprayed her and then tore her bag from her shoulder, according to police. The robber then sprayed the victim in the eyes again as he removed several items from the bag, cops said. The suspect took $450 in cash, a bank card and items described as “trinkets,” cops said. He was described as in his 30s.
UFC fighter calls out opponent during fight: ‘Are you a woman beater?’
Tim Elliott battled against Jordan Espinosa during UFC 259 on Saturday night. As Elliott was fighting his opponent, he decided to get personal by accusing him of beating his girlfriend. “I heard you choked your girl in 2018. Are you a woman beater? She messaged me,” Elliott said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Espinosa responded with, “Did she? You don’t know the whole story.” Elliott fired back, “I know enough.” Espinosa answered back one last time saying, “You don’t know s–t.” Elliott came away with the victory over Espinosa by unanimous decision. Espinosa’s Bryan Hamper said Elliott’s tactics during the fight were “reckless slander.” After the fight, Elliott addressed reporters about the incident that took place. CLICK
Homeless man confesses to killing woman at South Street Seaport: cops
A homeless man has admitted to beating and killing a 19-year-old woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic at the South Street Seaport on Saturday, according to cops and police sources. Austin Boehm, 25, made the confession to detectives after he attempted to check himself into Bellevue Hospital’s psychiatric ward Saturday, sources said Sunday. Police identified the slain Fulton Fish Market victim as Rosalee Sanchez, who was also homeless. The motive for the murder was not immediately clear. Police said a second homeless suspect, Christian Mercado, 20, also has been charged in the case. Both men face second-degree murder raps. Police tracked down the suspects after a 911 caller said his friend, known as “Zozo,” took him into
NY Senate Leader Calls on Cuomo to Resign From Office
New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Sunday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign from office after more women came forward and accused him of harassment and inappropriate behavior, while state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie appeared to agree with her statement and questioned the governor’s ability to lead the state. Hours before that, the Democrat governor insisted to reporters in a call that he wouldn’t resign from office and said the attacks against him are politically motivated. “Every day there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government. We have allegations about sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, the loss of credibility surrounding the COVID-19 nursing home data and questions about the construction of a
Calls grow for Cuomo to quit from top New York lawmakers
The two top Democrats in New York’s legislature withdrew their support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment and undercounting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins became the first senior Democrat in the state to say the three-term governor should resign. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie stopped short of demanding that Cuomo quit, but said in a statement that “it is time for the Governor to seriously consider whether he can effectively meet the needs of the people of New York.” FILE: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP) On Saturday, another woman who worked for
John Barrasso Repeats Ted Cruz Claim Stimulus Checks Will Go to Illegal Immigrants
Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso reiterated claims that undocumented people living in the United States will receive direct payments through the latest coronavirus relief package on Sunday, echoing a similar suggestion from Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz over the weekend. The Senate passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Saturday in a 50-49 vote along party lines. The bill will return to the U.S. House, where it initially passed one week earlier, for a second vote on Tuesday that is expected to see representatives approve the proposed legislation with amendments from the Senate. President Joe Biden could then sign the bill into law before the end of the upcoming week. In addition to extending increased unemployment benefits and distributing