New York Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie withdrew their support for the governor, who says he will not 'play politics.'
Top NYS Democrats withdraw support for Cuomo, who says he won t resign
New York Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie withdrew their support for the governor, who says he will not play politics. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 10:10 PM EST March 7, 2021
ALBANY, N.Y. As some legislators call for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign due to recent allegations made against him, the governor said Sunday in a conference call with reporters that he has no plans of doing so.
The governor says he was elected by the people of New York State, not the politicians, adding that he s not going to resign because of allegations.
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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
New York State Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said the governor should