ALBANY – Andrea Stewart-Cousins, prominent leader of the state Senate – elected the highest-ranking elected official in New York to call for government. Andrew Cuomo resigned over allegations of sexual harassment and a group of other criminals – in support of him, attracting him, during a closed-the-press event, on behalf of lawmen and lawyers alike.
Stewart-Cousins (D-Westchester) said Wednesday during an appearance to promote vaccination at the Yonkers-based Police Athletic League Center, which is in her district, thank you very much, Governor.
“Thank you also for talking about the work we did in this budget.”
He said: “But we are here, because as the governor has said at the center of all of us, he is making sure that we are in good health.”
Stewart-Cousin called for Cuomo’s resignation a month ago on March 7, alleging sexual misconduct, a toxic work environment damaging the executive chamber and scandals at COIDID-19 nursing homes in the state The cause started to panic. “For the governor.
Erica Vladimir, co-founder of the Sexual Harassment Working Group – which included former state legislative staffers – said Stewart-Cousins sent mixed signals by sharing the incident with Cuomo.
“It crossed the message and now instead of being able to focus on working for this legislative session, she needs to address it and she is going to do it publicly,” she told the Post.
“Andrea Stewart-Cousins did what she had to do to get her district resources and now is the time to remind the public that they believe Power Abuse should be held accountable. He will have to repeat his demand to resign. “
Others were more rigid.
“I hope this is not a sign for others to think that it is okay to stand with him. When we don’t have accountability for their actions, “Ron Kim (D-Queens), a member of the state legislature, was a frequent critic of the governor.
“I think we as Democrats lose credibility in calling for justice of any kind in any issue. We should not normalize these behaviors by standing with them on any issue.”
He said that while he understands that Stewart-Cousins is in a difficult position because the incident took place in his district, if Cuomo asked him to attend an event in his district, he would decline.
“I will not show because what are we telling our society?” He sexually assaulted an employee. Did he find a woman in his workplace? In which industry, in which world is it okay? “
A spokesman for Stewart-Cousins defended her decision, arguing that she stood by her call for Cuomo step-by-step.
“Our position on the governor has not changed. He should resign. The incident was in her district and it is critically important that people get vaccinated and all efforts are made to ensure that, ”said Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the state Senate Democrats.
One of Cuomo’s former employees, Ana Lis, who has accused him of misconduct, told State Sen on Thursday morning. Pointed to a tweet by Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx), which encouraged the prevention of sexual violence.
“April is Sexual Harassment Awareness Month, so how can you stop sexual violence?” Biaggi tweeted.
“Do not participate in the” normalization “of abusive people and behaviors, make excuses for known offenders, or pretend that it is not real. It is abusive.”
“I agree with Alessandra Biaggi, and I don’t think it was a wise decision. Given the circumstances, no one should go about their lives, because things are ‘business as usual’, especially the governor.” “Officers elected to class. Especially during Sexual Harassment Awareness Month,” Liss told The Post.
Cuomo is being investigated by the state attorney general’s office, and the state assembly has begun a impeachment inquiry into the governor’s actions. He has apologized for his actions, arguing that his “jokes” are sometimes misunderstood by others.
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