Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Two years ago, Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature assured us the Joint Commission on Public Ethics would be a new kind of Albany watchdog - one with the bite and independence to take on the most powerful players in state government .The Vito Lopez sexual harassment scandal - which reached right into the office of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the Legislature's top Democrat - put that promise to the test right out of the box.
And now we know that...
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State
New York State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Governor:
Albany's scourge of sexual harassment has been covered up for too many years by a corrupt political system, exemplified by three known payments of government funds by...
Friday, May 17th, 2013
For Immediate Release:
May 17,2013
Rochester, NY - Statement from Monroe County Republican Committee Chairman Bill Reilich
"Everyone should be troubled by the recent Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) investigation regarding the actions of Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the role that the Democratic Assembly leadership played in shielding him in several sexual harassment suits. What has been revealed is disturbing news of an unacceptable and predatory work environment where women were exploited and in constant fear of losing their jobs."
"The Staten Island District Attorney and JCOPE investigation, along with various media outlets across the state, all concluded that the Democrat Assembly leadership wrongfully handled sexual harassment cases which in turn, encouraged the continuation of inappropriate behavior on behalf of its membership."
"Such action in the workplace is unprofessional and it is inexcusable that women should be...
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
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