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New York governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after investigation finds he sexually harassed multiple women

Posted by Kuromantis
Tags: usa.ny, politics, governors, andrew cuomo, government.local, democratic party, politicians, resignation, harassment.sexual, author.jaclyn diaz, author.domenico montanaro, author.deepa shivaram, author.chloee weiner, source.npr
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/972725388/new-york-governor-andrew-cuomo-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment-claims

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Authors
Jaclyn Diaz, Domenico Montanaro, Deepa Shivaram, Chloee Weiner
Published
Aug 10 2021
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1598 words

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    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced he will resign following a scathing report from the state's attorney general concluding the third-term Democrat sexually harassed 11 women, and in one instance, sought to retaliate against one of his accusers who went public with her allegations.

    Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is next in line and will become the state's first female governor.

    "This transition must be seamless," Cuomo said, calling Hochul smart and competent. "She can come up to speed quickly."

    Hochul, who served one term in Congress before Cuomo tapped her to be his running mate in 2014, said in a statement she agreed with the governor's decision to step down.

    It's a stunning fall for Cuomo, a political scion whose last name is like royalty in New York. His father, Mario, a former three-term governor, is revered in the state. The governor's resignation will mark an end to a nearly half-century political dynasty. There has been a Cuomo in statewide or federal office for 40 of the last 46 years.