Andrew Cuomo resigns following sexual harassment allegations
11 August 2021 |
9:31 am
The New York governor had previously refused to leave his position following the release of a sexual harassment probe. He will be succeeded in the role by current Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.
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