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fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Judge rips Andrew Cuomo for using $20M in taxpayer cash to score 'vindication' in NYC mayoral run as she signs off on $450K sex harass settlement

A New York judge tore into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday for using millions in taxpayer cash to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations - as the now-mayoral candidate tries to launder his tarnished public image. The scorching slapdown came as Albany Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman officially dismissed a lawsuit by Cuomo's one-time executive assistant Brittany Commisso against the state, which settled the case for $450,000 last month.
New York City
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Safe injection site brings daytime public sex to East Harlem: 'Getting my own porno show'

Public drug use and sexual acts near a New York City safe injection site are troubling residents and degrading community standards.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Migrants caught gambling 'hard-working British taxpayers' money' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"It is shocking that over 6,000 illegal immigrants have attempted to use hard-working British taxpayers' money to gamble."
UK politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump's military parade party

Taxpayer funds are financing a military parade in Washington, supported significantly by major tech company donations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

These publicly funded homes for the poor cost $1.2 million each to build

Developing affordable housing in affluent areas can cost taxpayers significantly, leading to fewer units being built where they are most needed.
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be stripped of royal titles, fume fed-up Brits: 'Enough is enough'

Brits are calling for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to be stripped of their royal titles amid growing discontent over taxpayer-funded security for them.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYS Dems pack budget full of 'self-serving' perks, watchdog group has 'nothing positive to say' about it

Democratic lawmakers are using the state budget to implement self-serving policies that may aid their reelection efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Nix the taxpayer-funded legal-defense slush fund for Letitia James- and any other state pol facing federal investigation

Taxpayers could be liable for legal bills of New York Attorney General Letitia James under a controversial budget measure.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Prince Harry loses legal challenge over police protection in UK

Prince Harry lost a legal case about taxpayer-funded security, leading to a different level of protection for him and his family in the UK.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Senator to Scott Turner: HUD workplace needs reform

HUD faces allegations of taxpayer-funded time misuse and locality pay inaccuracies that require urgent reforms.
NYC politics
fromAol
4 months ago

NYC mayoral hopeful Adrienne Adams helped funnel more than $3M in taxpayer funds to Queens church, affiliated non-profits

Adrienne Adams has significantly increased funding to her church's affiliated organizations, raising concerns over political favoritism.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is Queens preacher's Golden Goose

Adrienne Adams facilitated millions in taxpayer funds to her church and its affiliates, raising concerns about political patronage and accountability.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

London council spent 13,400 making public toilets gender neutral

Kingston Council spent £13,400 converting public toilets to gender-neutral, sparking controversy over taxpayer expense amidst rising living costs.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

IRS workers only had to show up to work once a week in person, before Trump took over

To hold telework solely responsible for such issues is inappropriate. Given the need for supervisors to assess the portability of an individual employee's work, I am not convinced there should be an arbitrary six-day cap.
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