In that instance, Lindsey Boylan, a former deputy secretary for economic development and special adviser to the governor, accused Cuomo of subjecting her to an unwanted kiss and inappropriate comments.
Boylan, 36, alleged the governor had given her an unsolicited kiss on the lips, suggested she play strip poker with him and went “out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms and legs.”
Cuomo denied the allegations, even as calls were made for him to answer the allegations directly:
My statement on the allegations of sexual harassment by Governor Cuomo: pic.twitter.com/3aIniWFzJ0
#BREAKING: Tonight I issued a statement regarding assertions of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo.