New York State Assembly Speaker Heastie questions Gov. Cuomo s ability to lead the state
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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, works in the New York State Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, Pool)
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ALBANY, N.Y. (WKBW) â New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) is questioning New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo s ability to lead the state following accusations of sexual harassment against the governor.
Speaker Heastie released the following statement on Sunday
The allegations pertaining to the Governor that have been reported in recent weeks have been deeply disturbing, and have no place whatsoever in government, the workplace or anywhere else. I too share the sentiment of Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins regarding the Governor s ability to continue to lead this state. We have many challenges to address, and I think it is time for the Governo