Cuomo impeachment investigation will be suspended

  • 12:17 PM ET - 8/10/2021
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    BREAKING: Governor Andrew #Cuomo is resigning following an investigation that found he sexually harassed 11 women.

  • 12:21 PM ET - 8/10/2021
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    Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will take Cuomo’s place and will become New York’s 1st female governor.

  • 12:26 PM ET - 8/10/2021
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    In his statement to New Yorkers today, #Cuomo said, “I think that, given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government.”

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  • 02:26 PM ET - 8/13/2021
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    UPDATE: The state Assembly will suspend the impeachment investigation into Cuomo, the speaker announced today.

  • 02:28 PM ET - 8/13/2021
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    The suspension will take effect once Cuomo, who resigned following a sexual harassment scandal, leaves office effective 8/25.