New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has officially announced a run for New York City Mayor. The Democrat Cuomo is attempting a political comeback after he resigned from office in while facing allegations of sexual harassment and misusing state resources, which he denies.

New York's top court on Tuesday affirmed the constitutionality of an ethics watchdog created three years ago to stem public corruption, rejecting arguments from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo related to a $5 million book deal.

The Justice Department found a pattern of sexual misconduct and said Cuomo subjected at least 13 state employees to a sexually hostile work environment.

An interview with former New York Gov. David Paterson

Chris Cuomo Addresses Role In Brother's Resignation On CNN

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will resign in the face of sexual harassment allegations from multiple women following a damning report from the state’s attorney general and with an impeachment inquiry growing. But some Democrats have claimed the third-term governor was unfairly forced from office. Research by Syracuse University Professor Rebecca Ortiz looks at how political affiliations can impact one’s view of sexual harassment allegations.

(Airs 08/13/21 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will resign in the face of sexual harassment allegations and an impeachment inquiry. We’ll talk with our political observer Alan Chartock about the announcement and the Democrat’s legacy. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to become New York’s first female governor. We'll also speak with Syracuse University Professor Rebecca Ortiz about research looking at how political affiliations can impact one’s view of sexual harassment allegations.

New York’s Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, in her first remarks since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he’s resigning, says she intends to be a fighter for New York. After the state’s Attorney General found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women and that key staff members were complicit in some retaliatory actions against an accuser, she acknowledged that there will be “turnover” in what is now a tainted administration.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli And Assemblymember Phil Steck, both Democrats, discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation.