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Extended interview with Charlotte Bennett

Charlotte Bennett, one of the women accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, sat down for an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, detailing multiple instances in which the governor allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments. Bennett says she reported the allegations to senior aides and was "terrified" about it getting back to the governor. She was transferred to a different position within the administration and said initially she was happy with the resolution. In response, special counsel for Governor Cuomo, Beth Garvey, tells CBS News, "We continue to believe the matter was handled appropriately and look forward to cooperating fully with the attorney general's review."

Concerns Over Subway Crime In New York Continue After Rush Hour Shooting

Assessing NYC's new subway safety measures

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has touted the success of a pilot program pairing MTA police officers with mental health professionals in an effort to make the subway systems safer. The subway co-response outreach teams, also known as the SCOUT Program, focuses on getting New Yorkers with severe mental illness connected to services and supportive housing. Since the program launched last fall, the SCOUT team has moved nearly 100 individuals out of the subway system and into care. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.

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