Dozens of NY lawmakers seek Cuomo’s resignation amid allegations
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also called for Governor Cuomo to step down following allegation that he ‘groped’ aide.
A group of 59 Democratic state legislators, along with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, demanded New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation on Thursday in the wake of a new allegation that he groped an aide at the Executive Mansion last year. “The specific allegation that the governor called an employee of his, someone who he had power over, called them to a private place and then sexually assaulted her, it’s absolutely unacceptable,” de Blasio, a Democrat who has publicly feuded with Cuomo, told reporters on Thursday. “It is disgusting to me, and he can no longer serve as governor.” Separately, the legislators released a letter calling for Cuomo, a Democrat, to step down as his grip on power appeared increasingly tenuous. The top Democrat in the state Assembly, Speaker Carl Heastie, said he will meet the members on Thursday on “potential paths forward” in light of mounting allegations.
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