New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is counting on the support of black leaders and is focusing on governing while facing an impeachment investigation, calling for his resignation on charges of sexual harassment and criticism of the way the state deals with Covid-19 in nursing homes.
Political officials and researchers said the Democratic governor’s strategy – including appearances with civil rights leaders in New York City and Long Island – is working for now, but they questioned how long it can be maintained.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is overseeing an investigation into allegations of harassment by current and former governor advisers and is expected to issue a report on her findings later this year. Democrats, who control the state assembly, are investigating allegations of harassment, as well as the state’s release of a complete record of Covid-19 asylum deaths.
Brooklyn-based federal prosecutors have requested data on deaths in nursing homes and are interested in other state policies related to the facilities, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Mr. Cuomo and his lawyers said that they are cooperating with all investigations. The governor said he never touched anyone inappropriately and apologized if his behavior bothered anyone. During a press conference on Wednesday, he said he would not answer questions while investigations were pending.