President Trump is still refusing to concede the race and is blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Biden’s transition team.
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NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is breaking barriers and inspiring many people, especially of the younger generation, CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis reported Monday. Harris will become the first woman, first Black and first South Asian Vice President. “While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” Harris said in a speech after President-elect Joe Biden was projected to win the White House. “She’s done this and that means that we can do this, too,” said Sophia Anikewich, a 6th grader at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle . MORE: Women In New York Celebrate As Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Makes History Sophia is one of many students – aspiring lawyers, writers and doctors – who said they now see endless possibilities. “I think that this pushed me more towards any goal that I had in life, because I know that everything is now achievable,” said Anaya Balkcom, a junior at the school. “Sets a new precedence in leadership positions for young girls to aspire to,” said Genevieve Galluccio, a senior. This generation is looking to Harris, who honored the women who came before her in the speech Saturday by wearing suffragette white. “I stand on their shoulders,” Harris said. MORE: Cheering, Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency “The future builds on the past. Without these breakthroughs, you’re not gonna see more change,” said Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers. Walsh said Harris reaching the second highest office in the country is more than just symbolic. “It means that at that powerful table, where decisions are being made, there is somebody who sees the world through a gendered lens, and through a lens of race, and that will have an impact on policy,” Walsh said. “I think that no matter which side of the aisle that you align with, it’s impossible to deny how absolutely incredible this accomplishment was for all women across the board,” said Hailey Dorsainvil, a senior at Ursuline. It’s “herstory” in the making. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Already Struggling Queens Business Owners Say Summonses, Fines Over COVID Guidelines Are ‘Unfair’ Cuomo Says Managing Infection Rate Will Be Critical As New York’s Coronavirus Numbers Climb 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Massachusetts, Felt In CT, Long Island, USGS Says You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
President-elect Joe Biden announces his 12-person task force to begin addressing the coronavirus pandemic once he takes office in January.
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President-elect Joe Biden called for unity in a deeply divided country ravaged by a deadly pandemic, calling for “this grim era of demonization in America” to end.
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Joe Biden edged ahead of President Trump in Georgia and Pennsylvania early Friday morning as vote counting continued there and in the other critical swing states of Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina.
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – George Gascón will be the next district attorney of Los Angeles County after incumbent Jackie Lacey conceded the race Friday morning, losing in her effort to obtain a third term in the position. In an emotional news conference, Lacey acknowledged that she would not have the votes to overcome the deficit she currently faces. The 66-year-old Gascón, the former San Francisco District Attorney, was leading by a 53.72% to 46.28% margin, a difference of just over 229,000 votes. “My consultants tell me that while I may close the gap between the two of us, I will not be able to make up enough, based on the trending of the ballots, to win this election,” Lacey said. According to the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office, there were still an estimated 791,200 votes remaining to be tallied. Lacey was the first woman and the first African-American to hold the position. “To my mom, who constantly asked me, ‘are you OK?’ and who constantly reminded me during this contentious fight, that no matter what happened, I made history,” Lacey said. The 63-year-old Lacey has held the DA’s post since 2012. However, she has faced growing criticism during her tenure over claims she has not been aggressive enough in prosecuting law enforcement officers for misconduct. Those protests increased significantly in the wake of the George Floyd protests. For months, protesters have been holding weekly demonstrations outside of her downtown office and her home . In August, the California Attorney General filed misdemeanor gun charges against her husband for an incident back in March in which he allegedly pointed a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters . A pretrial hearing is scheduled in the case for Dec. 11. Last month, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti switched his endorsement from Lacey to Gascón. Gascón, a retired Los Angeles police officer, has served as both police chief and district attorney for San Francisco. Both appointments were made by current California governor and former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. He earned a November runoff against Lacey after coming in second to her in the March primary. Lacey received 48.65% of the vote to Gascón’s 28.22%. Lacey needed to finish with more than 50% of the vote to avoid the runoff. (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It was another night of post-election protests in New York City. Hundreds of people marched in Manhattan Thursday night. Some clashed with police, resulting in nearly 20 arrests, but authorities believe outside agitators again played a role in turning the demonstrations violent. As CBS2’s John Dias reports, a sanitation crew spent their Friday morning, cleaning up the mess at Union Square park left behind from another night of chaos. Dozens of officers tried controlling crowds of hundreds during a few different protests downtown Thursday night. In total, 19 people were arrested. Tonight, while performing their duties near Bond St & Broadway in Manhattan, an officer was pushed to the ground & had this chain pressed against his throat. The suspect was apprehended & will be charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon & attempted strangulation. pic.twitter.com/QuWAosMAAP — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 6, 2020 One cop was pushed to the ground and a chain was pressed against his throat. The suspect was charged with assault, among other things. New Yorkers are not happy with the violence. “Police are in a tough position in that, they need to protect population but also themselves,” said Matias Racchia. “We have had enough. We went through a lot during this period and now it’s time to come together,” another person said. One West Harlem man says he used to go to rallies before they turned dangerous. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Feeling Stressed While Waiting For Election Results? Experts Say Stay Active, Don’t Isolate Yourself And Take Breaks New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List COVID-19 Remains A Major Problem In The Bronx As Residents Turn Eyes To New York’s Congressional Delegation “Those ones that are not following rules and regulations, they need to be stopped,” said Sammy Garcia. “The ones that are peacefully protesting, those are the ones we have to look at and stand for.” It’s the second night in a row demonstrations turned ugly. Police believe outside agitators continue to hijack peaceful demonstrations to wreak havoc. These weapons, confiscated at protests tonight, put others at risk. Bringing weapons to peaceful protests cannot and will not be tolerated. We are currently working to de-escalate the situation. Anyone caught with a weapon will be arrested. pic.twitter.com/GiCDv74ncT — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 Wednesday night nearly 60 people were arrested . A taser, hammer, knives and fireworks were recovered from the area. “We saw people with intent on disrupting peaceful protesters intent on destruction. The small number of individuals had no regard for safety of peaceful protesters,” said NYPD Chief Of Patrol Juanita Holmes . PROTESTS AND POLICE REFORMS Writer David Simon, The Wire Creator, Discusses Policing In America With CBS2’s Maurice DuBois Timothy Cardinal Dolan Throws Support Behind NYPD, Calls For An End To ‘Attacks’ CBS2 Speaks With Members Of Cure Violence Group Man Up! Inc. NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On What’s Next When It Comes To Race Documentary Filmmaker Marshall Curry Discusses Where The Conversation Goes From Here Schomburg Center Releases ‘Black Liberation Reading List’ Black Parents Describe Tough Conversations About Racism With Their Children Complete CBS2 Coverage The Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller says a handful of radicals are strategically infiltrating protests with tactics from around the globe. “We’ve seen is written material that was prepared, including charts delineating different roles that were made by protesters as far away as Hong Kong,” Miller said. According to the NYPD, no officers were seriously injured. The NYPD released mugshots of five people arrested Wednesday for violent crimes, including assaulting an officer. Last night, these individuals were arrested at protests in Manhattan for various crimes, including assaulting police officers & weapons possession. If you have any info related to these individuals, or others regarding violence at protests, please call @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/w0ytPs1Opr — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 When it comes to looting, there were no reports Thursday night or Wednesday. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NYPD: More Than A Dozen Arrested When Post-Election Protests Turn Violent For 2nd Night In A Row
Philadelphia police are investigating a plot to attack a center where votes are being counted.
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A handful of battleground states will be crucial to who will win the White House.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Over 20 people were arrested Wednesday night after police say they tried to “hijack” a peaceful protest and cause destruction in Midtown. The rally started off a peaceful gathering about counting every vote in the election, but as the night grew darker, other groups joined in and violence started, CBS2’s Christina Fan reports. Protesters gathered in Washington Square Park on Nov. 4, 2020, calling for all votes to be counted. (Credit: CBS2) One day after Election Night, the violence and unrest the mayor and police commissioner have been trying to avoid lit up near Washington Square Park. RELATED STORY: Wary Businesses Remain Boarded Up As Election Remains Unresolved Video shows bicycle cops kettling demonstrators and dragging one protester through the crowd, both sides tussling in the street. People threw garbage and eggs and even lit fires across the West Village. Officers hurried to extinguish them. We support everyone's right to self-expression, but setting fires puts others at risk and will not be tolerated. We are working to de-escalate the situation near Morton Street in the West Village to prevent further damage from occurring. pic.twitter.com/4nTK6UUBzC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 Multiple groups with varying messages had protests planned for Wednesday night. More Election 2020 Coverage : General Election Results New York Results New Jersey Results Complete Coverage Numerous arrests were made near Union Square. In a tweet, the NYPD said, “We have arrested more than 20 individuals who attempted to hijack a peaceful protest by lighting fires, throwing garbage and eggs in Manhattan.” We appreciate and value the importance of freedom of speech. Our top priority is and always will be safety. We have arrested more than 20 individuals who attempted to hijack a peaceful protest by lighting fires, throwing garbage and eggs in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/5SzZ6lDWEz — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 For most of the afternoon and evening, the marching was peaceful. Protesters marched through Midtown on Nov. 4, 2020, calling for all votes to be counted. (Credit: CBS2) Demonstrators with Protect the Results made their way down Fifth Avenue with the NYPD escorting them, their message directed towards the president. “I am here tonight because we want 45 to know that we are not going to stop until all votes are counted,” protester Winsome Pendergrass said. “There are facts and there is libel, and his claims have been false,” Harlem resident Jon Carter said. Police say several officers were injured after the violence broke out. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread Group Pushing Mayor De Blasio To Make Open Streets Policy In Jackson Heights, Queens Neighborhood Permanent You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NYPD: Over 20 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown
