Top Cuomo adviser Melissa DeRosa resigns
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Melissa DeRosa, one of the top advisers to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, resigned Sunday night. DeRosa's resignation comes just days after an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James concluded Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, including staffers and women who did not work for his administration.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve the people of New York for the past 10 years," DeRosa said in a statement. "New Yorkers' resilience, strength, and optimism through the most difficult times has inspired me every day. Personally, the past 2 years have been emotionally and mentally trying. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such talented and committed colleagues on behalf of our state." James' report described an "unsafe" and "hostile" work environment in the governor's office. It also detailed several allegations against DeRosa, including testimony from a woman referred to as "Executive Assistant #1" who said she was terrified of senior staff, including DeRosa, learning about her accusations.More Related News