New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Tuesday he will resign effective in 14 days after allegations of sexual harassment that were detailed in a state attorney general’s report last week. Cuomo’s resignation came as the New York Assembly started deliberations Monday on an impeachment inquiry into his conduct and as top Democrat officials, including President Joe Biden, called on him to resign. “The best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government,” Cuomo said in a televised speech. But Cuomo said that he did not intentionally show disrespect toward any female staffers or women, asserting that the claims against him were “politically motivated.” An impeachment, however, would thrust New York into a state of turmoil for months, the three-term governor said, explaining that’s why he’s resigning. Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a 62-year-old Democrat and former member of Congress, will …
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Resignation Over Harassment Allegations
August 10, 2021
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