Category: NY-Cal

‘I’m Not Going to Resign:’ Cuomo

Facing twin scandals and growing pressure to step down, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Wednesday that he will not resign. “I wasn’t elected by politicians. I was elected by the people of the state of New York. I’m not going to resign,” Cuomo told reporters during a press conference in Albany, in his first…


Cypress Offers Pandemic Relief Grants to Home-Based Businesses

Home-based businesses in Cypress, Calif. that suffered revenue losses as a result of the ongoing pandemic are eligible for $2,500 grants through the city. Funding will be provided to those who did not receive funds from the city’s previous Small Business Resiliency Grant program, which offered businesses financial relief if they were affected by the pandemic….


NYC Mayor Says Cuomo Should Resign If Allegations Are Proven True

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the state’s Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign from his post if an independent investigation confirms some of the recent allegations made against him, including the nursing home scandal and sexual harassment claims. The state’s Attorney General Letitia James confirmed in a statement on March 1 that they…


Cuomo Deserves Due Process Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations: Sen. Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s right to due process, saying he believes all sexual assault allegations should be treated the same, whether toward Democrats or Republicans. Graham cited the treatment of conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh by Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing. “Well, here’s what I would tell…


Updates on CCP Virus: San Francisco Leaders Cheer Reopening

San Francisco will begin reopening more parts of its economy starting Wednesday, including indoor dining, movie theaters and gyms, an upbeat Mayor London Breed announced as California gave seven counties the go-ahead thanks to declining rates of CCP virus cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The announcement came nearly a year after the San Francisco Bay Area…


US Investigating Human Smuggling Link to California Crash That Killed 13

Investigators with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency were going to the scene of a deadly crash in southern California to probe whether it was connected to human smuggling, according to the agency. “Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations San Diego responded to the scene of today’s fatal crash in El Centro, California, and have…


As Cuomo’s Troubles Mount, US Representatives Consider a Run to Replace Him

As New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s troubles mount with increased scrutiny over his handling of the pandemic-related nursing home deaths and sexual harassment allegations, some New York Congress members are saying they will consider running against Cuomo in 2022. Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) both indicated that they will consider a run…


A Drive Through the Fresno County Blossom Trail

FRESNO, Calif.—The Fresno County Blossom Trail is home to acres of fruit tree blossoms. It attracts around 30,000 visitors over a three-week period. People can go on a self-guided tour drive around the 60-plus-mile loop to view a variety of blooming trees, free of charge. Plum, apple, citrus, and almond trees have white flowers, while…


6 New York Democrats Call for Cuomo’s Impeachment

Six New York Democrats on Tuesday issued a letter calling for the impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, over his handling of the state’s CCP virus response and the mounting sexual harassment allegations against him. Cuomo, 63, has been accused of harassment by three women, two of whom are former aides. He has also…


Horse Dies in Training at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS—A horse died March 2 while training at Los Alamitos Race Course. One Famous Prize was a two-year-old gelding who had never been raced. His death was confirmed by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), but no further details were provided. Los Alamitos officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One Famous…