New York City
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani sued for sexual harassment
Noelle Dunphy, who says she was hired by Giuliani's firm in 2019 when he was working as former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, filed the $10 million civil case in New York state on Monday, reports the BBC.
New York scrambles to handle influx of migrants
Tensions also rise as New York City works to send some migrants to neighbouring counties, reports Xinhua news agency. On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order and declared a disaster emergency in the state, allowing the state to mobilize more National Guard members and to quickly react to food and supply needs.
NYC Mayor names Indian-American to racial advisory board
The 15-member advisory board will help ensure the city continues to lead the nation in innovative, racial equity work and carries out the city's newly enshrined charter changes. Tambar most recently served as Vice President of Community Health at Northwell Health and is currently the President and CEO of New York Junior Tennis.
Donald Trump heads to New York to face civil trial after suing ex-lawyer for $500mn
In the case filed in a federal court in Florida on Wednesday, Trump alleged that Cohen had violated his contract with him as his lawyer, disclosed confidential information and spread "falsehoods". Cohen had acted as Trump's "fixer" paying $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to buy her silence after she claimed to have had an affair with the former President.
Indian gets jail term, ordered to pay $2.4 mn for defrauding elderly in US
Ashish Bajaj, 29, pleaded guilty in August last year before District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court to information charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court, from April 2020 to August 2021, Bajaj and his conspirators preyed on elderly victims by impersonating fraud prevention specialists from various banks, online retailers, and online payment companies.
Lavrov ready to meet Blinken if there's willingness from US: Russian UN envoy
Addressing a press conference here on Monday on Russia's assumption of the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of April, Nebenzya said: "I think that depends on two factors. First, where Secretary Blinken will be at that time, and on his ability and willingness to meet with our Foreign Minister," TASS News Agency reported.
Grand jury not scheduled to meet in Donald Trump hush-money case until late April
The jurors will consider another case on April 3 and 5 ahead of a previously scheduled two-week hiatus, but the Manhattan District Attorney's Office could change the schedule, Xinhua news agency quoted the reports as saying. New York prosecutors are examining alleged Trump's role in a hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Taiwan President arrives in US amid China warnings
Tsai Ing-wen arrived in the city on Wednesday, where she was greeted by competing crowds of protesters and supporters outside her hotel, reports the BBC. The President's stop in New York comes as part of her trip to Central America which will take her,to Guatemala and Belize this week.
New York beefs up security measures amid uncertainties over Trump case
The New York Police Department erected many barricades and deployed police around Manhattan Criminal Court and Manhattan District Attorney's Office in Lower Manhattan as well as at Trump Tower on the Fifth Avenue in Midtown, reports Xinhua news agency. But, no big crowd was seen in New York City on tuesday despite.
NYC girds for fallout from possible arrest of Trump
However, it appeared unlikely that Trump would be arrested on Tuesday as he said over the weekend and charged in connection with alleged payment to an adult film actress to keep her quiet about an affair and had called for protests. Media reports said that at least one more witness was expected to testify on Wednesday before a grand jury, the panel of citizens that will decide if there is a prima facie case against him to bring charges.
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