New York City Governor, Andrew Cuomo, on Tuesday, stepped down from the position over alleged sexual harassment.
The state’s attorney general had earlier released a document detailing multiple accusations of sexual harassment against the embattled governor.
In a televised address, Cuomo said the decision to resign from the position was the right thing to do in the circumstances.
He said: “Given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to the government, and therefore, that is what I’ll do, because I work for you, and doing the right thing, is doing the right thing for you.”
The governor’s resignation takes effect in 14 days.
In his absence, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat, will serve the rest of his term.
