Dem New York State Senate Majority Leader Calls on Cuomo To Resign

New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) is calling for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to resign after two more women accused him of sexual harassment.

In a statement on Sunday, Stewart-Cousins said, “Every day there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government. We have allegations about sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, the loss of credibility surrounding the Covid-19 nursing home data, and questions about the construction of a major infrastructure project.”

“New York is still in the midst of this pandemic and is still facing the societal, health, and economic impacts of it. We need to govern without daily distraction. For the good of the state Governor Cuomo must resign,” she added.

The state’s Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) also released a statement where he said, “I too share the sentiment of Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins regarding the Governor’s ability to continue to lead this state.”

“We have many challenges to address, and I think it is time for the Governor to seriously consider whether he can effectively meet the needs of the people of New York,” he added.

Cuomo faced calls for his resignation after three women accused him of sexual harassment.

However, Stewart-Cousins initially held off on calling for his resignation. On Thursday, she said, “Any further people coming forward, I think it would be time to resign.”

Over the weekend, two more women accused