Andrew Cuomo

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Resigned amid harassment allegations; running NYC mayor 2025

SEVERITY · RESIGNED

Background

Andrew Mark Cuomo (b. 1957) was Clinton HUD Secretary 1997-2001 + NY State AG 2007-2010 + 56th NY Governor 2011-2021. Resigned Aug 24 2021 amid AG Letitia James investigation finding 11 women had been sexually harassed (he denied criminal conduct). Earlier: COVID-19 daily briefings drew Emmy 2020 + book deal. Brother of Chris Cuomo (CNN, fired 2021). Son of Mario Cuomo. Ran for NYC Mayor 2025; lost Dem primary to Zohran Mamdani.

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Primary sources

• NY AG James 2021-08-03 investigation report
• NY Governor's office resignation statement 2021-08-10

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• Kathy Hochul (2021-present)
• David Paterson (2008-2010)
• Eliot Spitzer (2007-2008)
• George Pataki (1995-2007)
• Mario Cuomo (1983-1995)
• Hugh Carey (1975-1982)
• Malcolm Wilson (1973-1975)
• Nelson Rockefeller (1959-1973)
• W. Averell Harriman (1955-1959)
• Thomas E. Dewey (1943-1955)

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