By Malaika Jabali ·August 10, 2021August 10, 2021
Upon New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he will step down in 14 days, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will replace him, making her New York’s first woman governor.
Cuomo’s resignation comes amid accusations of sexually harassing multiple state employees and creating a hostile work environment, as per a state investigative report.
After the release of the state report, commissioned by Attorney General Leticia James, Hochul commented: “Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace, and certainly not in public service. The AG’s investigation has documented repulsive & unlawful behavior by the Governor towards multiple women. I believe these brave women & admire their courage coming forward.”
She added, “No one is above the law. Under the New York Constitution, the Assembly will now determine the next steps. Because Lieutenant Governors stand next in the line of succession, it would not be appropriate to comment further on the process at this moment.”
Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace, and certainly not in public service.The AG’s investigation has documented repulsive & unlawful behavior by the Governor towards multiple women. I believe these brave women & admire their courage coming forward. 1/2
— Kathy Hochul (@LtGovHochulNY) August 3, 2021
Prior to joining the Cuomo administration as Lt. Governor in 2014, the Democrat served in Congress from 2011-2013. She had received an endorsement from the NRA and considered herself an independent Democrat interested in bipartisanship.
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