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29 minutes ago
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Zohran Mamdani Torches Cuomo With 1 Brutal Zinger: 'I Don't Need To Do Much'
New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani doubled down Thursday after releasing a viral campaign video highlighting a link between his opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mamdani pounced on the subject during a press conference in the Bronx, where he was asked if the video was intended to make Cuomo appear unlikable by pairing him with someone as disgraced as Epstein, an accused sex trafficker. 'I don't need to do much to make the governor appear extremely dislikable,' Mamdani said. 'The intent of that video was to shine a light on what journalists have uncovered over many months, which is the fact of what the former governor did after resigning in disgrace.' Related: 'We know that which has been reported, and yet we also know that there is likely more,' he continued. 'Because, as is the case with Andrew Cuomo, when you think you found out about all of his scandals — there seems to always be another one.' Cuomo slammed Mamdani last week for campaigning on more affordable housing in New York City while living in a rent-controlled apartment, only for Mamdani to share clippings from major media outlets who covered Cuomo's most recent scandals. Related: 'Finally in June, the New York Times covered that Cuomo had worked with his longtime friend Andrew Farkas on a luxury marina project in Puerto Rico,' Mamdani said in the video. 'Farka's previous partner on luxury marinas in the Caribbean? Jeffrey Epstein.' The paper reported at the time that Cuomo declined to share information about the clients and companies who paid him as a consultant after resigning in 2021, but noted the marina project and two other deals had already come to light — as Mamdani noted in his video. Mamdani on Cuomo: "I don't need to do much to make the governor appear extremely dislikable." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 14, 2025 'Cuomo advised a cryptocurrency exchange based in the Seychelles as it faced federal investigations,' he said in the clip. 'Then in May, Politico reported that Cuomo failed to disclose $2.6 million in stock options to the New York City Conflicts of Interest board.' Cuomo spoke ahead of Mamdani on Thursday and said New York City faces 'serious difficulty' in fighting unemployment. Mamdani, who has slammed President Donald Trump for his potential involvement in the mayoral race, leapt on the comment Thursday. 'To hear from a former governor about the difficulties of attracting additional jobs without the recognition of what the Trump administration has done to make it so difficult ...' said Mamdani, citing Trump's tariffs and the current 'business climate' hampering local tourism. Related: 'We're seeing estimates of about a $4 billion loss compared to other years in this city,' he said. 'That is something that has massive ramifications for the ability for our city to continue functioning as it has, and yet I cannot recall the last time the former governor even brought that up.' Related... Zohran Mamdani Slams Possible Trump Involvement In NYC Mayoral Race Meghan McCain Taunts Andrew Cuomo And Makes Stunning Prediction For NYC Mayor Race Washington Sues To Block Trump's Federal Takeover Of Its Police Department
CBS News
31 minutes ago
- CBS News
Broward dad accused of sending explicit messages to 16-year-old school girl, police say
A Davie dad whose son attends Indian Trace Elementary in Weston has been arrested for sending explicit messages to a 16-year-old girl at the school. BSO detectives arrested 40-year-old Pedro Jose Peña and charged him with lewd and lascivious behavior and written solicitation of a 16-year-old. He faced a judge on Thursday and was given a $50,000 bond. According to investigators, while Peña was picking up his son, he began talking to the teenager. He allegedly asked the girl if she was 21 and when she responded, "No, I'm 16," Peña allegedly said, "In Venezuela, you would be in your twenties." Then, investigators said Peña used Snapchat to send explicit messages to the 16-year-old, allegedly writing: "Back in my day, I would have done you good." At his Davie home, a woman who answered the door claimed not to know him. Natalie Figueroas, a parent at Indian Trace, cannot believe the charges. It's disgusting, a grown man going after a child," she said. Peña has posted bond. When released, he's been told not to go near the school and to stay off social media.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Teen arrested on suspicion of rape and murder after death of 13-year-old girl
Police say the passing of a 13-year-old girl in Huddersfield is being treated as 'unexplained'. The force was called to a flat on Sheepridge Road, in the West Yorkshire town, on Monday night following a report a girl was unresponsive. She died later in hospital, West Yorkshire Police confirmed. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and rape and remains in custody. West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: 'Police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Sheepridge Road, Huddersfield at 11.36pm on Monday August 11 to a report that the teenage girl was unresponsive. The 13-year-old was taken to hospital where she sadly died in the early hours of Tuesday morning. READ MORE: Toddler, 1, airlifted to hospital from Stoke-on-Trent estate READ MORE: Man hospitalised as police and paramedics shut Hanley ring-road 'A 16-year-old boy, from Huddersfield, was arrested on suspicion of murder and rape, remains in police custody. A post-mortem examination was conducted yesterday (Wednesday) which concluded the girl's death was unexplained pending further investigation.' Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said 'We are continuing to conduct a number of inquiries today following the death of a 13-year-old girl following an incident at a flat on Sheepridge Road. A post mortem was not able to determine how she died, and we continue to treat her death as unexplained at this time, pending more inquiries. 'Those inquiries are complex and are likely to be lengthy as we work to fully understand the circumstances of the girl's death. 'Specially trained officers are supporting her family at this time.' The force confirmed the 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of another offence of rape relating to a 16-year-old girl from a separate incident, elsewhere in the Kirklees district. Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it's FREE
