Reaction from politicians all across the spectrum was swift. North Rockland and Orange County State Senator James Skoufis says he expected it to happen, but still called it a surreal and somber moment…
Rockland County Executive Ed Day says the resignation is a welcome development…
Rockland State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick told CNN he thinks the other investigations into the governor should continue, and he believes Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is more than qualified to take over. Rockland Assemblyman Mike Lawler said Cuomo’s resignation was long overdue…
Hochul agreed with Cuomo’s decision to step down, calling it the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers. She said she is prepared to lead as New York State’s 57th Governor.