New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned from office following allegations of sexual harassment and scathing report from the New York State Attorney General.

Cuomo addressed the allegations, adding: "This situation by its current trajectory will generate months of political and legal controversy. That is what is going to happen. That is how the political wind is blowing. It will consume government. It will cost taxpayers millions of dollars". The governor once again denied the sexual harassment allegations brought on by current and former staff.

Replacing Cuomo is Lt. Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. The replacement move makes Hochul the first female governor of New York.