New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday that he will resign as he faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment.In a lengthy video statement to the state, Cuomo apologized to his accusers but bemoaned a process that he characterized as overly political.“Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to governing,” he said. “And therefore, that is what I will do.”Kathy Hochul, the state’s lieutenant governor, will take office when his resignation takes effect in 14 days, Cuomo said.
Hochul will be the state’s first female governor.President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with numerous other top Democrats, called on Cuomo to step aside last week, when state
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