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Calls grow for Cuomo harassment inquiry. But by whom?

ALBANY, N.Y. – A former aide's allegations that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo subjected her to an unwanted kiss during years of sexual harassment have spurred calls for an investigation — and questions about who might meaningfully conduct one.

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Daniel Prude case reflects difficulty of prosecuting police

ALBANY, N.Y. – A grand jury’s decision not to indict officers involved in a fatal encounter with an unarmed Black man illustrates a hard reality for a special unit created to investigate deaths at the hands of police: Few of the probes overseen by New York’s attorney general have led to charges against officers.

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Family mourning after New York father-to-be killed by explosive device meant for gender reveal

A family in New York State is mourning this week after a father-to-be was killed by an explosive device he had been preparing as practice for a gender reveal when it exploded, killing the man and wounding his brother.

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Prude's family, cleared officers each say video proves case

Joe Prude watched in angry disbelief as New York state’s top prosecutor announced there would be no criminal charges against the police officers seen on video pinning his younger brother to the street until he was on the cusp of death.

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US military begins delivering COVID-19 vaccine doses to Texas, New York

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. military on Wednesday began delivering shots at coronavirus vaccination centers in Texas and New York and announced that service members will start staffing four centers in Florida and one in Philadelphia next week.The expanded vaccination effort came as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with military commanders overseeing the COVID-19 response effort.

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Father-to-be killed by gender-reveal explosive device

gender-reveal explosive device in his garage, police say.Christopher Pekny, 28, was “building a device to be used at a child gender-reveal party” when it exploded, killing him and injuring his younger brother Michael, New York State Police said in a statement.Pekny was expecting his first child, and he was building the explosive to tell friends and family about the child’s gender.

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Prosecutors drop drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 09: Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during The Rainforest Fund 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Presents 'We'll Be Together Again' at Beacon Theatre on December 09, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty I NEW JERSEY - The government dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker's blood-alcohol level was so low that it didn't warrant the charges. Springsteen pleaded guilty to a third charge, consuming alcohol in a closed area, meaning the Gateway National Recreation Area.

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Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic makes All-Star team

New Orleans forward Zion Williamson now can be called an NBA All-Star, and only three others in the game’s 70-year history have gotten there at a younger age.

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Rochester police officers who restrained Daniel Prude will not be charged in his death

NEW YORK - Police officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing will not face criminal charges, according to a grand jury decision announced Tuesday.The 41-year-old Black man’s death last March sparked nightly protests in Rochester, New York, after the video was released nearly six months later, with demonstrators demanding a reckoning for police and city officials.State Attorney General Letitia James, whose office took over the prosecution and impaneled a grand jury, said "the criminal justice system is badly in need of reform."FILE - A makeshift memorial for Daniel Prude is seen prior to a march on Sept. 06, 2020 in Rochester, New York.

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No charges against officers involved in Daniel Prude's death

Police officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing will not face criminal charges, according to a grand jury decision announced Tuesday.

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US COVID-19 pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives

EMS Capt. AJ Briones advises a woman with Covid-19 after responding to a call to her home on December 29, 2020 in Yonkers, New York.

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NY father-to-be killed in gender reveal mishap

NEW YORK - An upstate man was killed in an explosion during preparations for a gender reveal that went wrong.The New York State Police said it happed on Sunday just before noon in the Sullivan County town of Liberty.Police were called to a home on the Lt. JG Brender Highway to respond to a report of an explosion.Police say that Christopher Pekny, 28, was building a device to be used at a gender reveal party for his own child when it exploded and killed him.RELATED: MAN KILLED WHEN CANNON USED DURING BABY SHOWER EXPLODESThe police said on Monday that the man's brother, Michael Pekny, 27, was also injured in the blast and was rushed to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX5NY News app. Download for FREE!Adv

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Supreme Court won’t stop release of Trump’s tax records

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.The court’s action is the apparent culmination of a lengthy legal battle that had already reached the high court once before.Trump’s tax records are not supposed to become public as part of prosecutors' criminal investigation, but the high court’s action is a blow to Trump because he has long fought on so many fronts to keep his tax records shielded from view. The ongoing investigation the records are part of could also become an issue for Trump in his life after the presidency.

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Supreme Court won't halt Trump tax record turnover

WASHINGTON – In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is declining to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

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Two Democratic governors see stars dimmed by virus woes

ALBANY, N.Y. – At the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, two Democratic governors on opposite ends of the country were hailed as heroes for their leadership in a crisis. Now they're leaders on the ropes.

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New York man killed when driver loses control, crashes into guardrail in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A man from New York was killed when the driver he was with lost control and struck a guardrail on Interstate 95 in Brevard County Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Starting linebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next month because of Buffalo's salary-cap constraints, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.

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Man, 74, dies in golf cart crash in The Villages

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – A 74-year-old man died in a crash involving a golf cart earlier this week in The Villages, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Lauded early in pandemic, Cuomo now panned on nursing homes

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrote a book on managing the COVID-19 crisis. Now he faces intensifying accusations that he covered up the true death toll of the pandemic on nursing home residents, attacks that challenge his reputation for straight-shooting competency and could cloud his political future.

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Cuomo administration 'froze' over nursing home data requests

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release data on the coronavirus death toll among nursing home residents because officials “froze” over worries the information was “going to be used against us."

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Charges dropped for Buffalo officers seen shoving elderly protester

NEW YORK - Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo, New York, prosecutors said Thursday.A grand jury declined to indict Buffalo Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski on felony assault charges, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said, ending a matter that drew national attention at the height of protests over the police killing of George Floyd.Messages seeking comment were left with lawyers representing the officers.

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'I am a child!' Police pepper spray shows kids not exempt

The 9-year-old Black girl sat handcuffed in the backseat of a police car, distraught and crying for her father as the white officers grew increasingly impatient while they tried to wrangle her fully into the vehicle.

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Oscars will be broadcast from multiple locations

Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre has been the home of the Oscars since 2001 and the organizers say the upcoming show will keep that tradition, but they will enlist a supporting cast of venues.

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Most Salesforce Employees to Work Remotely at Least Part Time After Pandemic

Inside the third front of the farm agitation“We’re not going back to the way things were," Mr. Hyder said in an interview.

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NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected

NEW YORK - A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan but it was not believed to be due to an allergic reaction, state officials say.The man, in his 70s, collapsed as he was leaving the vaccination site on Sunday morning."On-site security and first responders were by his side within seconds, but sadly the man passed away a short time later at a hospital," New York State health Commissioner Howard Zucker said in a statement to Fox5NY.com. The incident occurred approximately 25 minutes after he was vaccinated, and following the required 15 minute observation period.

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Calendar quirk means virus deaths won't be seen in census

A calendar coincidence means the human loss from the coronavirus will not be reflected in the 2020 census, and that could save a congressional seat for New York but cost Alabama one.

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Super party on for fans in Tampa, even if it's more low-key

TAMPA, Fla. – Craig Cathers is decked out like a guy who's ready — totally fired up — for his team to play in the Super Bowl.

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Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Dolly Parton attends We Are Family Foundation honors Dolly Parton & Jean Paul Gaultier at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 05, 2019 in New York City.

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Major League Baseball work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y. (FOX 5 NY file photo) NEW YORK (AP) - A work stoppage at the start of spring training 2022 seems increasingly likely after baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season. The breakdown Monday came after the sides were unable to reach a deal last June over the start of the coronavirus pandemic-shortened 2021 season, although they did work out an opening-day agreement for expanded 2020 playoffs.With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire Dec.

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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure exhibit opens at EPCOT

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World opened the new EPCOT exhibit, The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure on Monday.

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Major snowstorm hits Northeast, bringing up to 2 feet of snow and blizzard conditions

NEW YORK - A major snowstorm hit the Northeast on Monday, expected to bring over a foot of snow in New York City and many other areas across the region — as well as blizzard-like conditions.The National Weather Service said "widespread heavy snow," bringing 1 to 2 feet in many areas, is forecast from Pennsylvania into New England through Tuesday — including cities like Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. Snowfall rates could reach 2 inches per hour. In New York City, the storm is expected to bring 14-24 inches of snow.

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Eichel scores in shootout, Sabres beat Devils 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Jack Eichel scored in a shootout, Linus Ullmark made 31 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday.

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Federal conspiracy charges for 2 Proud Boys in Capitol riot

NEW YORK – Two men identified as members of the Proud Boys have been indicted on federal conspiracy and other charges in the Capitol riot as prosecutors raise the stakes in some of the slew of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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Miracle baby survives liver transplant and Covid-19 to celebrate 1st birthday

A "miracle baby" who survived both a liver transplant and Covid-19 has defied all odds to celebrate his first birthday.

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Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years

CINCINNATI - Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years. The periodical cicadas, which are different than the annual cicadas seen throughout the U.S.

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Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites

Google Search and Google Maps will soon show COVID-19 vaccination sites with important details. (Photo credit: Google) SAN FRANCISCO - Google said it will open up some of its U.S.

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Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseason

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Leslie Frazier’s faith in his Bills defense never wavered even at the lowest point of Buffalo’s season.It was mid-November and the Bills were entering their bye week on the heels of a 32-30 defeat at Arizona.

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Don Sutton, Hall of Fame pitcher for Dodgers, dies at 75

LOS ANGELES – Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who was a stalwart of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation spanning an era from Sandy Koufax to Fernando Valenzuela, died Tuesday. He was 75.The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, said Sutton died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, after a long struggle with cancer.

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Al Roker Gets COVID-19 Vaccine on Live TV

Al Roker is protecting himself against COVID-19. During Tuesday's episode of the show, the 66-year-old co-host received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine live on-air.Roker qualifies for the vaccine due to his age, but it still wasn't easy for him to get an appointment.«All weekend long, I went on the New York state health.gov website and kept logging in and adding my information.

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Bills advance to AFC championship with 17-3 win over Ravens

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Taron Johnson could’ve kept running into next week on a 101-yard interception that carried the Buffalo Bills to their first AFC championship game appearance in 26 years.Johnson’s pick-6 of Lamar Jackson’s pass with 41 seconds remaining in the third quarter secured a 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens in a divisional-round playoff game Saturday night. The interception return matched the longest in NFL history and punctuated a stellar defensive outing in which Buffalo (15-3) limited the NFL’s top running offense to 150 yards on 32 carries.

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Allen, Jackson set for playoff showdown as Bills host Ravens

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Ravens coach John Harbaugh was immediately impressed by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s competitive fire following their first face-to-face encounter in an NFL setting.It happened in the 2018 season opener, when the then-raw rookie Bills quarterback was shoved into the Ravens' sideline. Allen hopped up and exchanged words with players and Harbaugh before officials stepped in to separate everyone.“He came up jawing and talking and shoving and pushing,” Harbaugh recalled as fifth-seeded Baltimore (12-5) prepares to face the AFC East champion Bills (14-3) in a divisional playoff Saturday night.

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Spicy matchup between hot teams as Bills-Ravens get together

LEFT: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills waits to take the field prior to an AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium on January 09, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) RIGHT: Marcu At this time of the year, any NFL Playoff matchup looks to have great appeal.

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The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure exhibit coming to EPCOT

ORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World officials on Tuesday said that a new exhibit, The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will debut at EPCOT beginning next month.The exhibit will be located inside the American Adventure and will introduce and allow guests to explore the colorful and surprising history of jazz. Officials said the exhibit will feature Joe Gardner, the music teacher from the new animated Disney-Pixar film, “Soul.”Guests will experience the musical history of jazz in the cities of New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles and Puerto Rico.[TRENDING: Manatee found with ‘Trump’ etched into skin | Carnival says 2020 bookings are strong | Here’s how to register for COVID-19 vaccine]“Jazz is the story of America.

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Rudy Giuliani faces expulsion from New York State Bar Association

Rudy Giuliani as a member, after the president’s lawyer called for “trial by combat” ahead of the pro-Trump attack on the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday.The association announced an investigation into Giuliani’s conduct on Monday, in response to the violent attack incited by U.S.

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NY State Bar Association launches inquiry into Giuliani

President Donald Trumps attorney Rudy Giuliani speaks to Trump supporters from the Ellipse at the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, as the Congress prepares to certify the electoral college votes.

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Colts' comeback bid falls short in 27-24 loss to Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Colts coach Frank Reich couldn’t manufacture another comeback in Buffalo.Back in Bills Stadium for the playoffs some 28 years after the former backup quarterback rallied Buffalo to overcome the largest deficit in NFL history, Reich could only watch as Indianapolis fell short in a 27-24 wild-card playoff loss on Saturday.“It’s very hard to stomach,” Reich said. “When you get in the playoffs and you have a good team and you know you can do it — I know we have a team to go all the way.

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Bills beat Colts 27-24 for 1st playoff win in 25 years

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – The Buffalo Bills earned their first playoff victory in a quarter-century on Saturday when Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, scored another rushing, and Micah Hyde batted down Philip Rivers' desperation pass for a 27-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts in a wild-card game.Buffalo snapped an 0-6 postseason skid by winning its first playoff game since a 37-22 win over Miami on Dec. 30, 1995.

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Lucky few Bills fans eager to cheer on team from stands

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – It was just like the pre-coronavirus pandemic days on Saturday morning for Scott Hammond and his son Landon in being among the first to get to their seats before a Buffalo Bills home game.Everything else, however, felt different for the Hammonds who were among the lucky 6,700 few to land tickets for the Bills' wild-card playoff against the Indianapolis Colts. From having to be screened for COVID-19 to not being able to enjoy tailgating, those were a small price to pay for being the first to attend a Bills home game this season.“I almost cried,” said Hammond, of finding out he won some 10 days ago.

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