Sophie Mann – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he will resign from office in 14 days, bowing to pressure following a bombshell attorney general report accusing him of violating federal and state laws involving sexual harassment of subordinates.

The governor, who continued to deny the allegations of sexual harassment, said Tuesday that he believes the campaign to oust him from office is “all political,” but the “best way I can help now is to step aside.”

Just prior to his announcement, the longtime Democrat leader said it was his “instinct” to “fight through this controversy,” adding that “it is in your [New Yorkers’] best interest that I must serve.” Continue reading →