Photo: Carlo Allegri/REUTERS On Thursday, New York City’s civilian police watchdog released a searchable database of complaints made against current and former NYPD officers. While much of the information contained in the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s database was made last summer by the New York Civil Liberties Union, the CCRB’s release of records marks the first time a city or state agency has made such a database available in compliance with last summer’s repeal of 50-a, the state law that had long shielded police-misconduct records from public scrutiny. The repeal was vehemently opposed by law-enforcement unions, which have spent the intervening months challenging the decision in court. The database’s launch comes a day after the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said the release of disciplinary records for police officers, corrections officers, and firefighters could begin immediately. “The repeal of New York State Civil Rights Law Section 50-a — one of the most … [Read more...] about The City Just Released a Massive NYPD-Misconduct Database
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MGM Resorts International To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway For $850 Million
YONKERS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — It’s one of the biggest business deals ever in the city of Yonkers. A major player in the gaming industry is buying Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway. READ MORE: Long Island Jewish Medical Center Marks 1-Year Anniversary Of 1st COVID-19 Patient With Ceremony Honoring Health Care Workers, Patients Experts say MGM Resorts International is placing a bet on expanded Las Vegas-style gaming, just 15 miles north of Times Square, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported Tuesday. A look inside Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway. (Photo: CBS2) The biggest name in Vegas is making a move on Yonkers. MGM Resorts is cutting a deal worth $850 million to purchase the casino and raceway. “Twenty years ago, it was a sleepy harness track with very little future,” said John Sabini of Sabini, Crowley & Associates, LLC. MORE : U.S. Supreme Court Gives States Go-Ahead To Legalize Sports Betting A gaming expert, Sabini says the future could be golden, … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts International To Buy Empire City Casino, Yonkers Raceway For $850 Million
Amazon added 9 delivery stations in New York City during pandemic
Amazon has added nine new delivery stations in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic as stay-at-home orders forced the company to meet a significantly higher number of online purchases. The New York Times reported Thursday that the new stations include a more than 1 million square foot building in Queens, which is expected to be Amazon’s largest New York station. Amazon now has at least 12 delivery stations in five New York City boroughs and has also added more than two dozen centers in suburbs surrounding the city, according to the Times. ADVERTISEMENT In New Jersey and Long Island, Amazon has added 14 new stations totaling more than 7 million square feet, the Times reported. The expansion comes as the need for speedy deliveries has never been greater with more people relying on online shopping during the pandemic, which has led to significant profits for companies like Amazon as other businesses have undergone financial hardships. With limited space … [Read more...] about Amazon added 9 delivery stations in New York City during pandemic
Irked Mayor De Blasio Tees-Off On Gov. Cuomo Hinting Only He Can Resurrect COVID-Torn New York City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Mayor Bill de Blasio took on Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday, amid the governor’s sexual harassment scandal. As CBS2’s Marcia Kramer reported, the mayor criticized Cuomo for his response to the allegations against him. “He was disrespectful to the people of New York City,” de Blasio said. Cuomo’s favorite punching bag punched back on Thursday. READ MORE : Gov. Cuomo Says He Will Not Resign Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations: ‘I Never Touched Anyone Inappropriately’ De Blasio was furious that even in the middle of an emotional apology to three women he’s accused of sexually harassing , the governor found time to knock New York City and, by extension, the man in charge. “You also have New York City, which is in a very precarious situation. It’s teetering, to use a word. Crime is up, homelessness is up. We have to get New York City functional again, and safe again,” Cuomo said Wednesday. READ MORE : Wife Of Top Cuomo Aide Shows Support On … [Read more...] about Irked Mayor De Blasio Tees-Off On Gov. Cuomo Hinting Only He Can Resurrect COVID-Torn New York City
‘Isolation Kills, Too’: New Jersey Families Beg Governor To Loosen Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Restrictions
LIVINGSTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — New Jersey families who have relatives in long-term care facilities have a chilling plea. With vaccinations underway, they’re asking the governor to loosen visitation restrictions for fear isolation will kill their loved ones before COVID does. READ MORE: Gov. Lamont Lifts Most COVID Capacity Limits In Connecticut, But Maintains Mask Mandate Hundreds of signs that read “Isolation kills, too” fill Jill Cohen’s Livingston lawn. She says in the last year since lockdown began, she’s watched her 82-year-old mom, Norma, who has Alzheimer’s, suffer cognitively and physically. Once a week, Cohen is allowed to visit her mother for two hours, most of the time consoling her. “And you know I’ll always be with you, right? Every step of the way,” she tells her mom in a video. “We’ve been vaccinated. They’ve been vaccinated. It’s been one year, two shots. And now what? What are we gonna do now? We don’t have time on our side anymore,” Cohen told … [Read more...] about ‘Isolation Kills, Too’: New Jersey Families Beg Governor To Loosen Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Restrictions