Rumors are swirling that ex-New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in disgrace three years ago, may run for mayor of New York City. Cuomo has long told insiders he wouldn’t run for the position because he didn’t want to run against current NYC mayor Eric Adams, POLITICO reported. The two share a similar base of moderate, black Democrat voters. But Adams was indicted this week, The Daily Wire reported, charged with bribery, fraud, and acting as a foreign agent. He faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted on all counts. That indictment may have changed the game for Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 following allegations of sexual misconduct by nearly a dozen female staffers. But with Adams’s legal troubles, some insiders are suggesting Cuomo may run for mayor. “I think he’s going to run,” Chris Coffey, a former adviser to ex-Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Andrew Yang’s 2021 mayoral campaign, told POLITICO. “He was probably going to run no matter what, and a weakened, or out-of-the-race Eric Adams is a better bet for him.” Cuomo also reached out to New York business and labor leaders last year to gauge interest in a potential mayoral run. But his spokesperson, Rich Azzopardi, says that’s not going to happen. “Governor Cuomo has spent a lifetime in public service fighting and delivering for the people of New York — that said, the speculation is premature as Governor Cuomo believes Mayor Adams is entitled to due process,” Azzopardi told The Daily Wire. But, POLITICO reported, Cuomo’s political team is trying to create an aura of inevitability, even after the ex-governor testified before Congress about his disastrous COVID policies, The Daily Wire reported. Shortly before he testified, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released a report that found Cuomo “edited” a state report that minimized the deaths that occurred in New York nursing homes during the pandemic, The Daily Wire reported. “They [Cuomo and his then-staff] want to assert that that order is exactly the same as the federal CMS, which it is not,” Rep. Marc Molinaro said. “The state order says, ‘You shall take back individuals and you cannot deny them solely on the basis of COVID,’ which left them no option but to accept individuals that we knew would cause risk to the other patients.” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “Andrew Cuomo was attempting to shift blame for what was a clear directive,” Molinaro continued. “When they identified and knew that the order was causing great loss, they subsequently cooked the books to suggest that the numbers of those who died in nursing homes were much less than we knew.” His handling of COVID is not the only baggage Cuomo would carry in a mayoral election. He ultimately resigned after multiple female staffers, including former adviser Lindsey Boylan, accused him of sexual harassment. Boylan claimed in 2021 that Cuomo sexually harassed her “for years” and that “many saw it, and watched” and that she “could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks.” “Not knowing what to expect what’s the most upsetting part aside from knowing that no one would do a damn thing even when they saw it. No one. And I *know* I am not the only woman,” she continued. “I’m angry to be put in this situation at all. That because I am a woman, I can work hard my whole life to better myself and help others and yet still fall victim as countless women over generations have. Mostly silently. I hate that some men, like @NYGovCuomo abuse their power.” Boylan is now speaking out about a potential Cuomo mayor candidacy, saying, “There is no fight I will not take on if this monster thinks he can slime himself into power once again.” “It already is retraumatuzing (sic),” she said in a post on X. “Frankly it never stopped being traumatizing legally because he never stops abusing. But he didn’t just abuse his women staffers. New Yorkers, Andrew Cuomo abused you too. He abused you with his constant lies, bullying, and self-promotion. For years.” There is no fight I will not take on if this monster thinks he can slime himself into power once again. I would stand alone in front of millions of people. But luckily I do not have to. I have many good friends in the fight – millions of people I know and don’t know. — Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) September 27, 2024

The Rochester City School District is facing calls for a federal investigation for allegedly engaging in racial discrimination with its hiring practices as part of its “equity policy” regime. Parents Defending Education (PDE) wrote a letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the agency’s New York District Office calling for an investigation into the district. PDE’s letter alleges that the district engaged in racial discrimination in its hiring process. “Rochester City School District appears to be intentionally discriminating against its employees because of their race by making race a barrier to opportunity,” PDE wrote, pointing to specific “anti-racist” policies that encourage increased hiring of non-white applicants. “Rochester City School District cannot discriminate on the basis of race for employment decisions. We ask that your office promptly investigate the allegations in this complaint, act swiftly to remedy unlawful policies and practices, and order appropriate relief.” PDE highlighted one document the district created for its “Racial Equity Advocacy Leadership Team,” which outlines specific hiring goals that appear to disadvantage white people on the basis of their race. The district explains that it seeks to “recruit and retain significantly greater numbers of qualified, appropriately credentialed, underrepresented race and class-conscious staff of color: African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American.” The district also explains that it hopes to achieve a “10 percent year-over-year improvement in the number of Staff of color hired.” PDE also honed in on a presentation from the school district called “Staff Diversity and Staffing Update: Building a workforce our students need,” which the organization alleges is evidence of racial discrimination. The documents reveal that the Rochester City School District kept demographic data of its workforce and new hires, and made a plan to create a hiring pipeline out of historically black colleges and universities. “Several systemic barriers exist that prevent us from recruiting, retaining, and developing a high quality and diverse workforce,” the district documents obtained by PDE state. “Our strategy includes several key programmatic work streams to attract, retain, and develop the right talent.” “Specifically targeting HBCUs and community networks for hiring staff to fill quotas is appalling, but that is exactly what’s happening in Rochester City School District,” PDE Vice President Caroline Moore told The Daily Wire. “Under the guise of seeking ‘mission-driven’ educators, the district is willfully casting teachers aside who are qualified and replacing them with teachers who fit the bill of political race quotas, no matter their credentials.” “The mission of a public school is to educate students, not foster an environment where students and teachers are pit against one another because of race and politics,” Moore asserted.  The Rochester City School District did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Harvard University, which referred 68 students for discipline for conduct they exhibited as members of an anti-Israel encampment, has failed to suspend even one of the students and left most of them in good standing, according to a House Committee on Education and the Workforce report. “Harvard has failed to impose meaningful discipline on antisemitic students who engaged in conduct in violation of University rules,” the committee stated. Fifty-two of the 68 student encampment participants referred for discipline are in good standing, the report stated, with 15 on probation and one on leave. Roughly two weeks ago, The Dean of Students Office at Harvard restored the Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee’s full privileges after the group had been suspended for five months for violating Harvard’s protest guidelines. “As a recognized student group, the PSC will be able to access Harvard mailing lists, reserve certain rooms and spaces across the University, and apply for funding through the Harvard Undergraduate Association,” The Harvard Crimson reported. One student who raised a Palestinian flag over University Hall “was initially informed he would receive a three-semester suspension. Thereafter, however, the consequential three-semester suspension was downgraded to mere probation until December 20, 2024,” the committee report noted. “Four other encampment participants were first required to withdraw for two terms but will now be off probation in less than a month, according to the committee,” The Washington Free Beacon reported, adding, “Though the school referred 12 students for discipline over anti-Semitic incidents during that period, none of them ‘received any formal discipline and all remain in good standing.’” Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “As these examples demonstrate, Harvard investigated and documented student violations of its policies, some of which were deemed to warrant semesters-long suspensions, but ultimately failed to enforce its own rules and impose meaningful discipline,” the committee stated. “Imposing such discipline would have been consistent with the Harvard Corporation’s pronouncement that ‘calls for violence’ and academic disruptions would ‘not be tolerated.’  The records, however, reveal that Harvard failed to fulfill this commitment and has permitted students to engage in such conduct with no real consequences.” “By doing so, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce believes Harvard is in violation of Title VI,” the committee concluded. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the committee, declared, “Harvard failed, end of story. The only thing administrators accomplished is appeasing radical students who have almost certainly returned to campus emboldened and ready to repeat the spring semester’s chaos. Harvard must change course immediately.”

Popular podcast host Tim Pool just released a new single in collaboration with metalcore singer Phil Labonte called “Coming Home.” The hard-hitting track is already gaining traction on YouTube, with listeners praising the vocals, visuals, and overall vibe. “The place I once called home has ceased to be,” one of the opening lines says. “Now there’s nothing left but broken glass,” the lyrics continue. “Empty words and empty promises.”  “Coming home, it’s not supposed to be like this,” the chorus says. “Shadow figures on the corner like numbers on a list/ Coming home was supposed to be a gift but the man that came before me can’t be found now/ It’s not nothing more/ But something less /This place that I’ve come home to /Is not supposed to be like this.” The video is filled with imagery of a rundown city filled with boarded-up houses interspersed with retro footage of young children with their parents. The overall tone is depressed and dimly lit, like a memory that’s been tarnished.  Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! “After seeing the chaos in our streets and mismanagement of our cities leading to crime, homelessness, and poverty I had to wonder what we and what our leaders had been doing to support those who give everything for this country,” Pool said in a statement about the song’s message. “I’ve heard stories and could only imagine what it must be like to finally come home and see the places you once knew and loved overrun and decayed. This country deserves better and so do our veterans and first responders,” he added. Commenters on YouTube are impressed with the overall tone and message of the song.  “Great song and video really tells a story and this will resonate,” one person wrote. “Somehow, this song made me even more emotional than Only Ever Wanted. Instant hit,” another agreed. Previous songs by Pool have skyrocketed to the top of the iTunes charts, including the hit single “Only Ever Wanted.” That was his first effort with ousted Offspring drummer Pete Parada, who also does drums for this new release. Pool is a conservative political commentator and host of multiple popular podcasts, including “Timcast,” “Tim Pool,” and “Timcast IRL.”  He became popular after live-streaming the 2011 Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City. 

It’s officially fall, which means Halloween is just around the corner. Now’s the time to break out the scary movies and spooky decorations and hit a haunted house or two. Halloween is also a fantastic time to scare the heck out of your friends and family. As long as no one gets hurt, it’s all in good fun, right? Jimmy Fallon sure seems to think so. The Tonight Show Host and all-around funny guy decided to help up New York City’s scare factor this year and opened Tonightmares. The haunted maze attraction in Rockefeller Center is the perfect way to start the spooky season, and Jimmy offered Prince Harry a guided tour. Jimmy Fallon And Prince Harry Took The Terrifying Trek Through Tonightmares Together Jimmy Fallon shared a video of the pair walking through Tonightmares, and it was clear they were spooked from the beginning. He asked Prince Harry if he was a scardy cat, to which he replied, “Not normally, but today might be different.” The walk starts with Jimmy accusing Harry of being scared of panda bears, and the Prince vehemently denies it. As the two continue on, they are frighted over and over sharing screams and squeals. While the scary moments in the bit are funny, one of the best moments in the entire clip is when two performers break character and realize they’ve just been in the presence of royalty. Fans loved the clip and shared their thoughts on YouTube. Someone wrote, “Absolutely fanfriggingtastic, love seeing how down to earth prince Harry is.” “Prince Harry and Jimmy are so much fun. Looks like a good time,” another fan agreed. This person loved our favorite moment. “Not the haunted house, workers me and starstruck by Prince Harry.” Tonightmares is now open on select nights until October 31. Check it out, if you dare…. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Watch Prince Harry Royally Freak Out As He Walks Through The Haunted “Tonightmares” Maze With Jimmy Fallon appeared first on InspireMore.

Valerie Simone had a date planned with her boyfriend, Ryan Freeman, at the St. Louis Zoo. When the day arrived, Ryan begged off, claiming to be “sick.” Like a trooper, Simone went without him. It was their favorite place, so she was comfortable enough to enjoy the day. However, Ryan had a different plan, and all of Valerie’s friends were in on it. Ryan’s fantastic surprise proposal has to be one for the record books. @valley_simms Every girl fantasizes about a magical proposal. My man truly delivered @Saint Louis Zoo #proposal #sealion ♬ These Memories – Hollow Coves Nova the Sea Lion was one of Valerie’s favorite exhibits. When Ryan caught up with her, she was watching the sea lion frolic. Ryan worked his way through the crowd while she faced the tank’s glass wall. Finally arriving directly behind her, he reached out and gently tapped her shoulder. She turned as he knelt on one knee, holding a beautiful ring. As the crowd realized what was happening, they parted, leaving plenty of room for the reaction. We can’t hear the proposal because of the crowd noise, but we can see her surprise as she covers her face with her hands. Valerie drops down to her knees and the couple hug. As the couple enjoys the moment and Ryan leans in for another embrace, a curious sea lion watches. Image from TikTok. We’re unsure when Valerie realized how many people in the crowd were friends or family. She acknowledged that the moment was witnessed by the most important people in their lives. The person who followed Ryan into the Sea Lion enclosure recorded the surprise proposal. There was bonus footage from many of the “bystanders.” Valerie collected many clips to see the proposal from every angle and compiled them into a showcase video on TikTok. Please share if this made you smile. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Boyfriend Skips Date Because He’s “Sick”… So Girlfriend Doesn’t Expect What Happens When He Shows Up! appeared first on InspireMore.

THE ARSONIST PRETENDS TO BE THE FIREFIGHTER... CBS: Harris to call for tougher security measures in first trip to southern border as nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Douglas, Arizona, on Friday, marking her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris will deliver remarks to call for tougher border security measures as part of her efforts to address border issues, according to a senior campaign official.

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