Rudy Giuliani says ‘I committed no crime’ while working for Trump
Former New York mayor makes unprompted assertion to NBCGiuliani under federal investigation over dealings in Ukraine Giuliani in Miami this week. His attempts to mine dirt on Joe Biden saw Trump impeached – and acquitted – for a first time. Photograph: Wilfredo Lee/AP Rudy Giuliani, under federal investigation over his dealings in Ukraine, has insisted he committed no crime while working as Donald Trump’s personal attorney. “I committed no crime,” the former New York mayor told NBC, apparently u
news.yahoo.comChicago mayor calls for calm ahead of Adam Toledo video release
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for people to remain peaceful on Thursday, ahead of the expected release of video from the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. "This remains a complicated and nuanced story, and we all must proceed with deep empathy and calm and importantly, peace," she said at a press conference. Watch her remarks.
cbsnews.comIndianapolis mayor describes deadly shooting as "mass murder"
Indianapolis mayor describes deadly shooting as "mass murder" Six people were killed, including a pregnant woman, in a shooting inside an Indianapolis home early Sunday, in what Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett called a "mass murder." Watch his remarks.
cbsnews.comSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says he’s running for re-election
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is officially running for re-election. San Antonio Express-News reporter Gilbert Garcia reported in December that Brockhouse will challenge Nirenberg again in May. Denise Gutierrez-Homer also announced her campaign Friday to run for San Antonio mayor this year as well. She also ran for San Antonio City Council’s District 2 seat in 2019. Read also:Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protestersRon Nirenberg elected mayor of San Antonio
Former US Capitol police officer ‘sickened and saddened’ by riot
Back then, Salinas said, he never would have predicted what happened last Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, where he began his law enforcement career. “When I saw the images, like every other American, I was sickened and saddened,” Salinas said. Asked what role he believes the president played in the riot, Salinas said, “We cannot have public officials out there inciting riots. We’re better than that, and that’s un-American.”Working at the U.S. Capitol during Watergate, Salinas was in the hearing when the first article of impeachment against President Richard Nixon was read. And now to see the U.S. Capitol under siege, Salinas said, “It makes Richard Nixon look like an altar boy.”Related Stories:
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Dec. 19-20 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
It came after months of battling and posturing, but the negotiating dynamic changed in Republicans’ favor after the election and as the end of the congressional session neared. President-elect Joe Biden was eager for a deal to deliver long-awaited help to suffering people and a boost to the economy, even though it was less than half the size that Democrats wanted this fall.
chicagotribune.comChicago mayor responds to 2019 police raid of innocent woman's home
Chicago mayor responds to 2019 police raid of innocent woman's home Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is apologizing to Anjanette Young after newly-released body camera footage showed 12 male police officers raiding her home while she was naked last year. But the city's legal actions against Young have left many wondering what the mayor knew and when. WBBM's Dave Savini reports.
cbsnews.comNewark, New Jersey mayor says his city will follow the science in curbing coronavirus
Newark, New Jersey mayor says his city will follow the science in curbing coronavirus Newark, New Jersey completed a 10-day lockdown before Thanksgiving to slow the spread of COVID-19. That lockdown was initiated by Mayor Ras Baraka, who got some pushback from businesses. Baraka discusses the city's efforts to curb the virus with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
cbsnews.comCity dismissed red-light camera tickets against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail
“The Chicago Police Department’s mayoral security detail is responsible for protecting the Mayor and her family at all times of the day. When traveling, this security detail is a two-car team — a lead car and a tail car — that is trained to stay together at all times for the safety and protection of the mayor,” the statement said. “Any and all red-light violations or speeding tickets dismissed by the City were done so when the tail car following the lead car became separated or in conjunction with City’s policies and practices when it comes to law enforcement vehicles.”
chicagotribune.comCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Nov. 30 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
She’s frustrated by the mayor, the governor and the president, the first of whom she plans on writing a “nasty letter” later Monday. It costs Formento’s $4,500 a month to have the outdoor dining tents up, and the graffiti made them eyesores that could potentially turn away customers willing to brave the cold weather to dine in, she said. She walked outside into the gloomy weather to snap a few photos and take a real look at what was written on the tents, which she said was gibberish.
chicagotribune.comVandals strike outdoor dining tents in Chicago’s West Loop
She’s frustrated by the mayor, the governor and the president, the first of whom she plans on writing a “nasty letter” later Monday. It costs Formento’s $4,500 a month to have the outdoor dining tents up, and the graffiti made them eyesores that could potentially turn away customers willing to brave the cold weather to dine in, she said. She walked outside into the gloomy weather to snap a few photos and take a real look at what was written on the tents, which she said was gibberish.
chicagotribune.comMayor Lori Lightfoot vowed to reimagine violence response and end sole reliance on police, but outreach groups at heart of plan still struggle for funding
Two weeks ago, the mayor committed to leaning more on groups other than the police in a sweeping report on her plans to suppress bloodshed. That’s a vision for the future, but the present day finds Lightfoot in a familiar position for a Chicago mayor — mostly using police to try to turn around a violent year. The city is on pace for more than 750 homicides, which would make it one of the worst years of the last quarter-century.
chicagotribune.comMayor Lori Lightfoot: ‘We’re not there yet’ on in-person CPS learning
“When CPS and the Chicago Department of Public Health made the decision that the first academic quarter would be conducted through fully remote learning they did so based upon the clear criteria that fully remote learning was the only safe option when the City is averaging more than 200 COVID cases per day, when the positivity rate is rapidly increasing, or when there is inadequate hospital capacity,” Davis Gates and Sharkey wrote, adding that some Chicago ZIP codes are still experiencing double-digit positivity rates. “Under those criteria, CPS will be unable to reopen anytime soon.”
chicagotribune.comWhy is San Antonio’s ‘Stay Home, Work Safe order’ being extended?
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council on Thursday morning unanimously voted to extend the coronavirus emergency orders. San Antonio City Council votes to extend ‘Stay Home Work Safe’ order through June 4One KSAT viewer said the 'Stay Home, Work Safe’ order was designed to flatten the curve, and wanted to ask the Mayor: Now that the curve has been flattened, why are you trying to extend it? According to the mayor, ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ orders allow accurate testing to continue and allows for proper responses to infected patients. Just because the curve has been flattened doesn’t mean coronavirus is gone, Nirenberg said. “If we don’t do that, then we risk more outbreaks and us potentially going backwards in terms of reopening,” Nirenberg said.
Why is San Antonio’s ‘Stay Home, Work Safe order’ being extended?
Why is San Antonio’s ‘Stay Home, Work Safe order’ being extended? Published: May 21, 2020, 1:04 pmDespite the loosening of restrictions and reopening of businesses in San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and city council has voted to extend 'Stay Home, Work Safe' orders in the Alamo city. KSAT viewers want to know why.
When will the San Antonio Public Library reopen?
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT viewers asked Mayor Ron Nirenberg the SAQ: When will the San Antonio Public Library be able to reopen? Nirenberg said city officials are currently working with the library on developing a reopening strategy. “The problem with the traditional libraries is that there is a lot of exchange of goods, hard goods. So there is a lot of mixing and mingling that doesn’t take place at a digital library like Bibliotech,” Nirenberg explained. The Mayor says the transition team will make a plan for the library to reopen once they see a consistent flattening of the curve.
SAQ: Is there help if I can’t pay rent during the pandemic?
SAN ANTONIO – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, global and local businesses alike are taking hits. SAQ: Is there any assistance being offered for San Antonians unable to pay rent or their mortgages due to covid-19? Whether it’s a city property, private property or even business rental, no foreclosures or evictions are allowed. San Antonio Water System and CPS energy are prohibited from cutting off service due to unpaid bills during this pandemic. Read more: How Texas renters can get answers to housing, payment questions amid coronavirus pandemic
San Antonio mayor, governor provide COVID-19 update
San Antonio mayor, governor provide COVID-19 updatePublished: March 16, 2020, 5:28 pmSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg plans to bar public gatherings of more than 50 people while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provided an update on San Antonio's testing capabilities.
San Antonio mayor orders flags lowered to honor fallen sergeant
SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio is mourning the loss of one of its own - Sergeant First Class Javier J. Gutierrez. Gutierrez was killed in action during a combat mission in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 8. Gutierrez, Mayor Ron Nirenberg ordered flags to be flown at half-staff through his interment. A moment of silence was also held during the City Council meeting on Feb. 13 to honor the fallen sergeant. ), City of San Antonio Office of Military and Veteran Affairs Director.
Candidate for Oakland Mayor releases surprising new campaign ad
Candidate for Oakland Mayor releases surprising new campaign ad Oakland, California Mayor candidate Libby Schaff wants to be the next mayor and she’s got a political advertisement like none you’ve never seen. The unknown Oakland native says it’s “hella time for leadership in Oakland.”
cbsnews.comPro-Russia separatists seize Ukraine's Slavyansk
Pro-Russia separatists seize Ukraine's Slavyansk Armed, pro-Russian separatists have appointed their own mayor, a former soldier in the Soviet army who denied Russian operatives helped seize the town. Ukraine's government says it has identified many of the militants as Russian agents. Holly Williams reports.
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