Sexual Harassment News

Inside Cuomo’s State-Funded Legal War Against the Women Who Accused Him of Sexual Harassment

June 2, 2025, 5:00 a.m.June 2, 2025, 10:29 a.m.

A review by THE CITY of thousands of pages of court documents paints the most complete picture of how intensely he is battling the women who stepped forward.

Board of Elections

Board of Elections Docked Director 15 Days Instead of Recommended Termination for Harassment

Jan. 8, 2025, 5:09 p.m.Jan. 8, 2025, 5:10 p.m.

Michael Ryan remains in his job after getting a break from the board, whose chair was officially responsible for tackling gender discrimination at CUNY.

Sexual Harassment

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

Jan. 7, 2025, 4:41 p.m.Jan. 7, 2025, 5:17 p.m.

The Department of Investigation recommended in November that Michael Ryan resign, but months later, he’s still there.

Eric Adams

Ex-NYPD Colleague Accuses Eric Adams of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit

March 18, 2024, 3:16 p.m.March 18, 2024, 4:11 p.m.

City counsel denies “outrageous allegations” and predicts “full vindication in court.”

Parole

Brooklyn DA Asked Cuomo to Commute Sentence for Notorious Child Molester

May 9, 2022, 6:52 p.m.May 9, 2022, 7:26 p.m.

The plea on behalf of Nachemya Weberman, who has only served nine years of a 50-year sentence, appears to be the only time District Attorney Eric Gonzalez intervened for someone convicted of a sex crime.

Sexual Harassment

De Blasio Breaks Promise to Track Job References That Shield Harassment Histories

Nov. 10, 2021, 9:39 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:00 a.m.

In secret deals, city agencies tell future employers nothing about employees who committed sexual misconduct while working in government. Meanwhile, some investigations have dragged on for years while alleged harassers remain on the job.

City Hall

Sexual Harassment History No Obstacle to Getting a New Government Job for Some City Workers

Nov. 9, 2021, 7:29 p.m.Nov. 10, 2021, 9:51 p.m.

Records obtained by THE CITY show employees remain on the payroll after they have been found responsible for misconduct on duty, including when termination was recommended.

Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Resigns After Harassment Findings Obliterate , Leaving Legacy of Ambition and Aggression

Aug. 10, 2021, 3:23 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 4:25 p.m.

The political survivor could no longer hold on after abandonment by close advisors and top Democrats, as impeachment hearings loomed. Kathy Hochul will be New York’s next governor — and the first woman to lead the state.

Sexual Harassment

Cuomo’s Lawyers Portray Him as the Victim While Acc Says He Committed a ‘Crime’

Aug. 8, 2021, 4:57 p.m.Aug. 10, 2021, 3:39 p.m.

The governor’s attorneys attempted to discredit some of his accs — including a woman who went public Sunday. Brittany Commisso declared Cuomo “needs to be held able.” Meanwhile, the governor’s top aide quit.

Sexual Harassment

Inside Cuomo’s State-Funded Legal War Against the Women Who Accused Him of Sexual Harassment

Board of Elections Docked Director 15 Days Instead of Recommended Termination for Harassment

Board of Elections Director Made Racial and Sexual Remarks to Female Employees, City Probe Finds

Ex-NYPD Colleague Accuses Eric Adams of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit

Brooklyn DA Asked Cuomo to Commute Sentence for Notorious Child Molester

De Blasio Breaks Promise to Track Job References That Shield Harassment Histories

Sexual Harassment History No Obstacle to Getting a New Government Job for Some City Workers

Cuomo Resigns After Harassment Findings Obliterate , Leaving Legacy of Ambition and Aggression

Cuomo’s Lawyers Portray Him as the Victim While Acc Says He Committed a ‘Crime’

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