Special prosecutor appointed in alleged gang-rape case at Cornell University IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 2
'I Am Jane Doe' Goes Viral in Solidarity After Attempts to Dox Cornell 7 Sexual Assault Accuser Content creators and activists are claiming to be Jane Doe online to protect the alleged Cornell 7 victim's identity, as New York reopens the case under a special prosecutor. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Cornell 7 Defendant Gillio Lopes Confronted Over Jane Doe Case as He Says 'There's a Reason for That' and Refuses to Explain A Cornell student confronted Gillio Lopes, who is named in a civil sexual assault lawsuit, as New York Attorney General Letitia James takes over a reopened criminal investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
Cornell 7 Case Escalates as Governor Says 'I've Lost Faith' in DA and Vows 'Every Fact Will Be Examined' New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee a reopened investigation into allegations that a Cornell student was sexually assaulted by seven men. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
New York's governor and AG set to give update on Cornell rape allegations New York’s governor and attorney general are set to give an update about the investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house The Independent UK · Oct 2
New York governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell fraternity rape case New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state attorney general’s office to take over the investigation into allegations that a woman was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. The move follows renewed scrutiny after a civil lawsuit, with Cornell also launching an independent review of… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Cornell sexual assault case: New details emerge as AG Letitia James takes over probe Snapchat messages exchanged during a sexual assault at Cornell University in 2024 included a photograph of then-student Jane Doe inside the Chi Phi fraternity house, according to images of the messages obtained by CNN. The Times of India · Oct 2
DA is removed from alleged Cornell gang rape case as NY governor says he ‘undercut the public’s faith’ Dozens of students gathered at a campus forum Thursday to demand accountability, criticizing the university’s response to sexual assault allegations involving fraternity members The Independent UK · Oct 2
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Cornell Had 1,200+ Sexual Violence Reports From 2018 to 2024, Only 7 Cases Ended in Expulsion or Dismissal Cornell recorded over 1,200 reports involving sexual misconduct from 2018 to 2024, but only seven cases ended in expulsion or dismissal, according to an analysis of state data. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
A Pardon Killed SCOTUS's Top Immigration Case. Here's What's at Stake for Latinos Now. A governor's pardon erased SCOTUS's top immigration case. What Latino families in Texas must know about three legal battles now moving toward the Court. Latin Times · Sep 30
Former Trump Secretary Joins Lawsuit Against Mamdani's Tax on Wealthy NYC Second-Home Owners Former Trump commerce secretary Wilbur Ross and Steve Wynn sue New York City over its new pied‑à‑terre tax on wealthy second‑home owners, challenging its legality. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Wilbur Ross says New York’s pied-à-terre tax targets people who ‘can’t retaliate at the ballot box’ The former commerce secretary and Steve Wynn are suing the state over annual bills of $83,531 and $183,094 on their Manhattan homes. Fortune · Sep 30
New York Governor Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation New York Governor Kathy Hochul has requested an investigation into Cornell University's response to a gang rape allegation. The allegation involves a woman claiming she was assaulted by seven students at the Chi Phi fraternity. While the lawsuit states she was incapacitated, the district attorney had initially opted not to… The Economic Times · Sep 30
The Independent UK · Sep 29 New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
The Economic Times · Sep 27 Dangerous nor’easter batters the US East Coast — one dead, hundreds of flights cancelled, thousands still without power as states of emergency continue in New York and New Jersey The US East Coast experienced a powerful nor'easter that caused significant flooding and travel disruptions. Major cities like New York City and Boston were affected, along with coastal communities in New Jersey and Massachusetts. Strong winds and high tides exacerbated the flooding conditions, leading to state emergencies being declared. Flight…
The Independent UK · Sep 27 One dead as nor’easter hammers East Coast with more flooding and wind New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned: ‘Anyone who goes in or near the water this weekend is literally gambling with their life’
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Nor’easter hits US East Coast: New York, New Jersey face major flooding, 60 mph winds and power outages A powerful nor'easter is wreaking havoc along the U.S. East Coast, unleashing severe flooding and strong winds. States of emergency have been declared in New York and New Jersey, anticipating harsh weather. Coastal zones are particularly vulnerable as high tides collide with the full moon's effects. Travel plans are disrupted,…
France 24 · Sep 26 Unusually powerful storm pummels northeast US with heavy rain, high winds A powerful storm unusual for this time of year intensified on Sunday over the northeastern United States, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds that cut off power to tens of thousands of people and killed one person, according to US media.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 A Nor’easter is set to slam into the East Coast. Climate Change is making it stronger Coastal flooding, rip currents and strong winds are forecast to slam counties from the Mid-Atlantic to New England
The Independent UK · Sep 25 New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after sexual harassment investigation Investigators found that he made unwanted advances toward a staff member’s friend, telling the employee after being rejected that ‘you young women are looking for young sperm’
We Got This Covered · Sep 24 New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an ‘unlicensed gambling operation.’ The company retorts: ‘We’ll fight for our users’ This could set an interesting precedent.
International Business Times · Sep 24 New York Sues Polymarket As Prediction Market Crackdown Expands Two Months After Kalshi Case New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the state considers access particularly concerning for younger users.
Latin Times · Sep 24 NY Latino Leaders Won $30M and an ICE Mask Ban. A Judge Froze the Ban A judge froze NY's ICE mask ban but left the 287(g) ban standing, while a $30M fund reaches Latino nonprofits before the midterms.
The Times of India · Sep 22 New $555 million Belmont Park opens with smaller grandstand and four new tracks New York has reopened Belmont Park after a $555 million, three-year reconstruction that turned the historic Long Island racetrack into a modern sports and entertainment destination. The new five-story grandstand is about one-fifth the size of the old structure, freeing up space for green areas and public access to the…