Bringing his knowledge and experience in the theater, along with strong leadership and management skills, Bill Patti was selected as the next executive director of the Kenan Center. Patti officially began his duties on March 13, taking the time to learn about the operations of the nonprofit, meeting with staff and transitioning with Susan Przybyl, the former executive director who retired on March 31 after almost 25 years.
Cuomo accusations spark larger conversation about workplace sexual harassment It s really important that we continue to have the conversation, continue to say these are unacceptable behaviors and continue to really hold people accountable. Author: Jackie Roberts, WGRZ Staff Published: 10:31 PM EST March 2, 2021 Updated: 11:28 PM EST March 2, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Many people have come forward with their stories of sexual harassment in the workplace, especially in recent years. A big piece of this that s been coming in the news more often as we hear more and more of these stories is really that collaboration of individuals coming together and telling their stories can be super validating, said Lindsey Rickard, the vice president of training and innovation at BestSelf Behavioral Health.
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Mar 03, 2021 02:32 AM EST
A billboard called on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign, as he was stripped of his emergency COVID-19 rights while facing sexual harassment allegations.
A billboard calls Cuomo to Resign Now!
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ALBANY, NY - MARCH 02: A billboard urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign is seen near downtown on March 2, 2021 in Albany, New York. The governor is facing calls to resign after three women have come forward accusing him of unwanted advances.
The huge billboard, which was placed near Albany s state capital, showed Cuomo s face and the words Resign Now! in bright red letters. It was on show when state lawmakers signed an agreement two months before Cuomo s emergency powers for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic were due to expire.
Protocol Restaurant will pay $90K in sexual harassment suit settlement
The EEOC says Paul Pelczynski created a hostile environment by sexually harassing employees, including physically, and firing them if they objected to his actions. Author: Emyle Watkins Updated: 8:01 PM EST December 10, 2020
BUFFALO, N.Y. An Amherst restaurant will have to pay a hefty fine, and the owner won t be allowed to supervise employees, after a settlement was reached in a lawsuit regarding sexual harassment in the work place.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said that Protocol Restaurant owner and manager Paul Pelczynski created a hostile work environment for his employees.