NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to dispute allegations of sexual harassment and workplace bullying , there are demands for an independent investigation into the claims. If you wanted to hear from Cuomo on Thursday about the accusations made by former aide Lindsey Boylan, you were plumb out of luck, CBS2’s Marcia Kramer reported. READ MORE : Former Aides Karen Hinton, Lindsey Boylan Accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo Of Bullying, Sexual Harassment The closest reporters got was a Team Cuomo-sanctioned conference call with top advisor Steve Cohen, a former federal prosecutor, who wanted to defend the governor’s actions in the nursing home scandal , not discuss Boylan and calls for independent investigation into her charges. Lord knows, Kramer tried. “What Marcia was saying was even though my experience as a former prosecutor and defense attorney, and the answer is, yeah, that’s not what I am here to talk about,” Cohen said. READ MORE : New York … [Read more...] about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Top Advisor Steve Cohen Deflects Questions About Bullying And Sexual Harassment Allegations
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Andrew Yang, Steph Curry, Scott Galloway, and dozens of prominent men want a stimulus plan for moms
advertisement advertisement advertisement The Marshall Plan for Moms is getting some male allies. advertisement advertisement In an open letter to Congress today, more than 50 prominent men said they want bold action to address America’s childcare crisis, including direct payments to mothers that compensate them for their unpaid labor. The letter includes dozens of bold-faced names from a diverse mix of industries, including NBA star Steph Curry; Hollywood heavyweights Don Cheadle and Colin Farrell; NYU professor Scott Galloway; Craigslist founder Craig Newmark; and New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang. As a presidential candidate, Yang made the idea of redefining labor—and paying women for work they do at home—one of the cornerstones of his campaign. The letter is appearing as a full-page ad in Thursday’s Washington Post . It follows a similar call to President Biden signed by dozens of prominent women last month. … [Read more...] about Andrew Yang, Steph Curry, Scott Galloway, and dozens of prominent men want a stimulus plan for moms
Ron Kim Calls Andrew Cuomo a ‘Coward,’ Stands by Ex-Aide’s Sexual Harassment Allegation
New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Queens) expressed support for Andrew Cuomo 's former aide Lindsey Boylan, who earlier accused the New York governor of sexual harassment. "Cuomo is a coward who has abused his powers," Kim said in a tweet on Wednesday. "His pattern of abuse and harassment toward his aides, journalists, lawmakers, and critiques is despicable. As a lawmaker, I have the duty to hold him accountable. I will not stand down. I will stand with Lindsey Boylan." Boylan, who served as deputy secretary for Economic Development and Housing for the state of New York and special adviser to the governor, revealed accounts of Cuomo's alleged "sexual harassment and bullying" via a Medium blog post on Wednesday. In her post, Boylan wrote "there are many more of us" within the administration who had been subject to "intimidation, harassment and humiliation" by Cuomo, "but most are too afraid to speak up." Kim has previously spoken against Cuomo, who allegedly threatened … [Read more...] about Ron Kim Calls Andrew Cuomo a ‘Coward,’ Stands by Ex-Aide’s Sexual Harassment Allegation
Lindsey Boylan, Ex-Andrew Cuomo Aide, Alleges Governor Forcibly Kissed Her, Sexually Harassed Her
Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo , detailed sexual harassment allegations against the state leader in a personal essay published on Medium.com on Wednesday, which described a "pervasive" culture of misconduct within his administration. Boylan is currently leading a Democratic campaign for Manhattan borough president, after having served in several positions across state government departments, including deputy secretary for economic development and special adviser to the governor. Following her promotion to those two roles in in 2018, Boylan recounted an instance wherein Cuomo allegedly kissed her as she attempted to exit his office after a meeting. "The Governor's pervasive harassment extended beyond just me. He made unflattering comments about the weight of female colleagues. He ridiculed them about their romantic relationships and significant others. He said the reasons that men get women were 'money and power,'" Boylan wrote. "I tried to … [Read more...] about Lindsey Boylan, Ex-Andrew Cuomo Aide, Alleges Governor Forcibly Kissed Her, Sexually Harassed Her
Rose McGowan Calls for Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo Abuse Claims: ‘I Completely Stand by Lindsey Boylan’
Actress and activist Rose McGowan said she is “completely” standing by Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) who has accused him of sexual harassment. McGowan said she would like to see Cuomo “out” of office. “I completely stand by Lindsey Boylan. Its truth leaks from every word on the screen that she wrote,” McGowan told Fox News. “She, none of us, should endure what she endured. If they’re doing it to her, what are they doing to constituents? What is he going to do to what he considers the little people? It’s monstrous.” Boylan made waves on Wednesday after publishing a Medium post detailing instances of sexual harassment from the Democrat governor. The former deputy secretary for economic development said Cuomo “repeatedly touched her body, attempted to kiss her on the mouth, invited her to play strip poker,’ and overtly objectified her,” as Breitbart News detailed. Today's cover: Ex-aide Lindsey Boylan details sexual harassment allegations against Gov. … [Read more...] about Rose McGowan Calls for Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo Abuse Claims: ‘I Completely Stand by Lindsey Boylan’