Sentences with phrase «step down amid»

The chief executive officer of Maryland's second - largest school district has agreed to step down amid investigations into his district's business dealings.

He says he was proud of some of the work accomplished this year amid the tumultuous session that saw legislative leaders step down amid federal indictments.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday it's not his place to say whether education commissioner John King should step down amid controversy over the state's implementation of new curriculum standards and testing.

A state assemblyman from western New York, Dennis H. Gabryszak, said on Sunday that he would step down amid mounting accusations that he sexually harassed women who worked in his office.

Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti, a Westchester Democrat, released a statement Thursday insisting that King step down amid harsh criticism that the commissioner has ignored parents» and teachers» grievances around the Common Core and related testing.

(CNN)- The day before Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned in May, nearly 25 senators signed a letter calling for him to step down amid a widening scandal over delayed medical care for vets.

Her comments on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter came the same day as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other congressional leaders called on Democratic Rep. John Conyers to step down amid revelations he sexually harassed women who had worked in Congress.

Khosrowshahi, who took the helm in August after former CEO Travis Kalanick was asked to step down amid a litany of regulatory problems, driver and consumer scandals and court cases, pledged to make a clean break with past practices that have lead to accusations of a toxic work culture.

The country's embattled President, Michel Temer, defiantly refused to step down amid a corruption probe that has engulfed the government and pummelled financial markets in Latin America's biggest economy.

The startup has been accused of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, is involved in an acrimonious lawsuit with self - driving car firm Waymo, and has had to replace CEO Travis Kalanick, who stepped down amid the scandals and the sudden death of his mother.

Todd Ricketts, a major GOP donor, will reportedly replace Steve Wynn as finance chair of the Republican National Committee after Wynn stepped down amid sexual - misconduct allegations.

WASHINGTON — The third most senior official at the Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping down amid findings she misled ethics officials to secure approval for VA Secretary David Shulkin's wife to accompany him on taxpayer - funded trip to Europe.

With earnings coming just days after WPP CEO Martin Sorrell stepped down amid an investigation of misconduct, questions about the longevity of the holding company model have swirled.

«There's an issue of credibility here,» said the judge — a week after the agency's chair, Shola Olatoye, stepped down amid accusations that she'd lied about lead paint inspections for some 55,000 units.

Skelos became leader of the Senate Republicans in June 2008, succeeding Bruno, who stepped down amid a federal investigation into his consulting work (Bruno was later convicted, but the charge was overturned and he was acquitted in a second trial).

The founder and chief executive of Kids Company hit the airwaves this morning, after reports that she is stepping down amid concerns in Whitehall about some aspects of the way the charity is managed.

Lhota said he has no plans to fire LIRR president Patrick Nowakowski «at this time,» but another top executive at the railroad has stepped down amid growing criticism from riders and Metropolitan Transportation Authority brass over poor service in recent months.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah is stepping down amid criticism over his agency's failure to conduct regular inspections of abortion clinics and for delays in releasing a long - awaited fracking...

In 2014, a Buffalo - area assemblyman, Dennis H. Gabryszak, a Democrat, stepped down amid accusations that he sexually harassed several female staff members.

Bruno served as majority leader between 1995 and 2008, when he stepped down amid a federal corruption probe.

In a separate statement to The Times, Mr. Albanese challenged a report of his departure in The Wall Street Journal that implied he was stepping down amid tension with the governor's office about the independence of his agency.

After New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman stepped down amid allegations that he abused women, a story without any evidence circulated on Facebook that he covered up a sex cult.

In a major shake - up at the New York City Correction Department, three high - ranking officials, including the top uniformed officer, are stepping down amid mounting criticism over the handling of violence and corruption at Rikers Island.

Treanor was reinstated as Nevele Investors» CEO in May, three weeks after he stepped down amid reports his sister had accused him in a 2008 lawsuit of sexually assaulting her in 2007.

COBA's new president Elias Husamudeen, who was named after Seabrook stepped down amid an indictment that accuses him of soliting kickbacks to invest in Platinum, mailed letters to COBA's 9,000 members one day later assuring them that their money is safe.

Corbitt stepped down amid allegations his agency was used to pressure a...

And the inaugural superintendent of the EAA, John Covington, has since stepped down amid news of enrollment declines, budget woes, and other challenges.

February 8, 2015 — The head of New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) stepped down amid a federal investigation into his alleged «accounting irregularities.»

Ontario's PC leader is stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct, dealing a severe blow to his party just months before the province heads to the polls.

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Kalanick, who stepped down from his role last June amid pressure from investors, is selling his shares to SoftBank Group and a consortium of investors.

Last fall, the senior official charged with overseeing that effort stepped down after less than four months on the job amid widespread criticism from current and former American diplomats.

Cagney on Monday resigned as chairman and announced he will step down as CEO by the end of the year amid allegations of widespread sexual harassment at the company, which is also known as SoFi.

Recode Executive Editor Kara Swisher and NYU Stern Business School's Scott Galloway discuss the future of WPP after Sir Martin Sorrell steps down as CEO amid allegations of misconduct.

September: SoFi cofounder Mike Cagney resigned as chairman and announced he would step down as CEO by the end of the year amid allegations of widespread sexual harassment at the company.

The banks had benefited from the surprising strength of the Canadian economy, even amid worries about overheated housing markets and the fallout from government steps to cool them down.

The head of the American Egg Board stepped down last week amid the controversy.

If and when he is approved, Cunningham would replace Dick Baddour, who is stepping down after 14 years amid the ongoing NCAA investigation into the football program.

Bowing to public pressure amid a pension controversy, Highland Park Park District board President Lorenz Werhane Jr. announced Tuesday that he would step down after the board finds replacements for the two other board members who resigned last week.

Mitchell stepped down in June amid questions about credit card use at the agency.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says he hopes the city can reach a settlement with HUD in just a few weeks over NYCHA, amid Olatoye stepping down and Gov. Andrew Cuomo imposing a state monitor.

Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte is stepping down from his post amid ongoing allegations of mismanagement at Rikers Island.

The victory is particularly meaningful given the by - election was triggered by the unprecedented spectacle of a Lib Dem MP stepping down due to a criminal conviction and amid the continuing fallout from the Rennard scandal.

Before the conference met behind closed doors on Monday, DeFrancisco indicated he had enough votes to succeed Senator Dean Skelos, who stepped down as majority leader amid corruption charges.

Rangel, who stepped down from his powerful post atop the House Ways and Means Committee amid questions of ethical lapses, arrived late to the event and left immediately after.

Denying all reports of ethical or political misconduct, Bennett explained in a statement after stepping down, «I don't believe it would be fair to be distracted» to continue serving as commissioner amid the controversy.

Despite the delays and prolonged negotiation, Mr. Cuomo hailed the deal as an extraordinary breakthrough in a legislative session that saw the previous leaders of both the Assembly and State Senate step down from their posts amid federal corruption charges, and Mr. Heastie and Mr. Flanagan rise to succeed them.

(CNN)-- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Monday that a special election will be held to fill the congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who stepped down last week amid an ethics probe and ongoing health problems.

And on Wednesday, Rangel said he was stepping down from his chairmanship of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee amid an ongoing ethics inquiry.

The DA says his office has close ties to Spitzer, who has worked in real - estate development since stepping down as governor in 2008 amid a prostitute scandal.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three top executives have stepped down at LPCiminelli amid the ongoing allegations of bid - rigging at the SolarCity project in South Buffalo.