Senior aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo quits

Resignation follows investigation that found Cuomo sexually harassed women in ‘toxic’ workplace.

A senior aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned on Sunday in the wake of an official investigation that found the governor of the northeastern state sexually harassed 11 women. Melissa DeRosa, secretary to the governor, was linked in the state attorney general’s report to efforts to cover up Cuomo’s actions and retaliate against one of his accusers. Her name was mentioned 187 times in the 168-page report that was released on Tuesday. “Personally, the past 2 years have been emotionally and mentally trying. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such talented colleagues on behalf of our state,” she said in a statement that was issued on Sunday night.