Posted on: May 14, 2019 01:49 PM

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Queens councilman resigns from committee and will get treatment

Local part time politician, NYC Council member Barry Grodenchik will resign the committee as chair of Parks and Recreation effective today. Grodenchick will undergo training and other treatments as part of the settlement with NYC Standards and Ethics Committee in connection with sexual harassment allegations. The staff accused of Grodenchik will no longer be employed at the Bayside office. He will continue his post as the NYC Council member. He also admitted to harassing a female subordinate with unwanted kisses and hugs, causing "emotional distress" that led her to avoid meetings with the lawmaker. Grodenchik stated "I understand that my actions caused the council staff member to suffer embarrassment, stress and discomfort, and emotional distress,? he said. ?I am deeply sorry for my conduct and for any harm suffered by the council staff member as a result of my conduct."