Beware! Spare Change For Homeless Scam Uncovered, Cuomo Sues

A Worker At One of the United Homeless Organization Tables

We all know those familiar tables that are set up across New York City that represent the United Homeless Organization. The table consists of nothing more except a tablecloth, a jug full of coins and dollar bills, and a worker asking for change. For years, New Yorkers dropped money in them, always a little skeptical about where the money goes.

Well, it turns out that attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo, announced that the United Homeless Organization is a fraud, and his office filed a lawsuit against the group. The lawsuit alleges that the president of the United Homeless Organization, Stephen Riley (who …continue reading

Giuliani Decided Not to Run for Governor

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has decided not to run for governor next year, after months of contemplating a candidacy.

Giuliani would have been the strongest potential candidate, and would have a real shot of winning, so this news comes as a blow to the republican party, and a breathe of relief for the democrats of New York City.

The reasons are not clear as to Giuliani opted out of next year’s gubernatorial race, but some think that he may not have wanted to face Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, who is doing surprisingly well in the polls. Although they …continue reading