Cuomo faces new sexual harassment allegation, this time at Executive Mansion

[Jose Garcia]

Source: Albany Times-Union

ALBANY — A sixth woman has come forward and leveled allegations of sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, and over the weekend a supervisor in the Executive Chamber became aware the woman had alleged that the governor inappropriately touched her late last year during an encounter at the governor's mansion, where she had been summoned to do work.

An official close to the matter on Tuesday confirmed to the Times Union that the new allegation had been made. The governor's office learned of the matter over the weekend.

In response to questions about the handling of the revelation of the woman's allegations, Beth Garvey, acting counsel to the governor, said: "All allegations that we learn of directly or indirectly are going promptly to the investigators appointed by the attorney general."

The complaint was reported to the governor's counsel by other employees in the Executive Chamber. The information also was relayed by the governor's office to the attorney general's office, which is coordinating an investigation into multiple allegations of sexual harassment that have been made against the governor.

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[Lunabell]

1. Queue the sexual harassment apologists in 3,2,1...

[NurseJackie]

15. People who support due-process are not "apologists"...

... thank you very much.

[speak easy]

25. +1

Exactly right.

[brooklynite]

42. True, but what about the people who leap to "she was bribed by the Republicans"?

[ahoysrcsm]

55. The sixth woman could not be reached for comment.

Quote from the article.

[MisterNiceKitty]

59. The only queue is for the accusers

[Srkdqltr]

2. It's really disappointing when someone who seemed to be a good guy

Turns out not to be.

[BradAllison]

47. Was he really though? (n/m)

[Srkdqltr]

49. Obviously not.

[Haggard Celine]

3. Not good.

I don't think he's going to last much longer. I don't think there's any way for him to overcome all of this and move on while remaining in office.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. I know that, in some quarters, there's resistance to Cuomo stepping down. But this latest...

snowball seems to be the precursor to an avalanche. I say, for the good of the Democratic party of NY, and for his own family, he needs to strongly consider stepping down immediately, especially since his Lt. Governor is a democrat and female. This will give her running room to mount her own campaign for governor.

[Danmel]

24. She would not be a strong candidate

But that is beside the point.

Our very capable AG, Tish James is charged with this investigation. Democrats need to be careful about undermining her credibility, since she is also investigating the "former guy."

And it is a critically important redistricting year when NY is likely to lose at least one congressional seat. We finally have Democratic control of the Assembly, Senate and Governor in a redistricting year.

I.am disappointed in Cuomo too. But we need to look at the long game.

[Tarheel_Dem]

54. My post had absolutely nothing to do with Tish James' capabilities. This is to do with Cuomo. He's

doing damage, whether some will admit it or not.

[Fullduplexxx]

5. Let the investigation sort it out

[caber09]

6. Let the investigation play out

[Sedona]

7. We're in a pandemic

No one should be touching anyone they don't live with in any way. Full stop.

[RussBLib]

8. how many is this now?

I've lost count. 6?

Time to fess up, Andrew. You've been a dick.

[Ferrets are Cool]

9. Let the investigations play out.

I find it interesting that once "one" come out, they seem to come out of the woodwork.

[Steelrolled]

12. This is what the "me too" movement was all about.

Once the word is out, it is easier and safer for other victims to speak out.

[Ferrets are Cool]

16. I understand.

But, I do not trust ANY repuq's. I suppose I should just be quiet about it. It's difficult to know what to believe when every repuq lies about everything. It is very frustrating.

[FBaggins]

20. How are republicans involved?

All six women either worked with him directly (most in political positions) or (in the case of the one with a photo) worked in the Obama administration and on the Biden 2020 staff.

[Rebl2]

10. You know

a woman by the name of Sandra Lee dated/lived with him for years I think until late 2019. Some of this had to have been going on while she was with him. How did she miss some of this.
I also want to know what he would think if men treated his daughters that way. Just wondering.

[brooklynite]

64. Perhaps this has something to do with why they're no longer together?

[Lettuce Be]

11. Be aware the reason behind this effort to get rid of Cuomo is so tRump can be pardoned

in NY State. Keep that in mind -- the pattern of suddenly have people come out of the woodwork has been used before. And, if I may, kissing a woman's hand used to be considered very polite, so how it's suddenly now a serious enough affront to lose your job is just beyond me.

[Jose Garcia]

13. The Lt. Governor is a life-long Democrat

Why would she pardon Trump?

[caber09]

18. She isn't well known statewide

And there is an election coming up in 2022..this not about her pardoning trump it's about the gop governor that could win in 2022 that would..based on what we have heard so far...condemning cuomo before the investigation plays out is pure absurdity

[Kaleva]

19. She was well known enough to win her primary race.

The candidates for lt. Governor in New York runs on a separate ticket then the candidates for governor in the primary. The winners then are on the same ticket in the general election.

[caber09]

22. She won because she was endorsed...

By Cuomo to run as his running mate...she is not well known enough to not worry about losing to a well funded GOP candidate but people want to franken cuomo so that trump has a much better chance of being pardoned that's their prerogative, I'd rather let the investigation play out and get actual findings..you over estimate her name recognition. This is clearly an attempt to clear the deck for eventual trump nys pardon, it's pretty obvious without anything more damaging coming out

[Kaleva]

23. Please post a link to where I said Cuomo ought to resign

If you can't, I'll have to assume you really don't know what's going on.

Your comment:

"but you want to franken cuomo..."

[Lonestarblue]

28. After the dirty tricks played to get rid of Al Franken, I'm a bit suspicious.

We need to wait for the investigation. IF this is a Roger Stone effort, it is definitely aimed at damaging Cuomo enough for a Republican to win in 2022. Then all Trump’s legal troubles go away.

Roger Stone was one of the insurrection plotters willing to overturn the US government. Trying to destroy Cuomo’s reputation is not beyond his efforts.

[caber09]

29. Amen, thank you, some don't want to wait for findings

[Kaleva]

30. Franken was replaced by Tina Smith who won the special election in 2018

and won again in 2020

Our bench is deep. Either way it turns out, I'm not worried. Especially since NY is a safe blue state.

[caber09]

31. Are you from NY? Bec I am...

Nothing is a sure thing especially with how unpopular defund the police is even in nyc...you are seemingly too willing to play with fire, we cannot allow trump to get a nys pardon

[Kaleva]

32. Why do you think Trump would get a pardon?

Note that after the election, R governor's, state legislatures controlled by Rs and judges appointed by Trump turned against him.

And Trump lost NY badly in 2020, getting under 38% of the vote, which suggests any R candidate running for governor and who is seen as pro Trump will likely get his or her ass kicked.

[caber09]

33. Again are you familiar with NY?

They will smell blood against a lesser known commodity especially someone from upstate like Hochul. Trump is being investigated by nys, he will bankroll this candidate, this is not just another R gov or legislatures like the ones you are mentioning...this is the difference between possible jail and a nice cozy life for trunp

[Kaleva]

35. I haven't seen any evidence that suggests you are familiar with NY

You say you are but one can't really tell by what you posted.

Also your posted this earlier:

"but you want to franken cuomo..."

I asked you for a link to where I said that and you haven't yet and you won't be able to because I never have. So one cannot be blamed for maybe thinking that one needs to be careful in accepting what you do say.

[caber09]

36. I am ny born and bred..

Come on man..nice deflection attempt,I am plenty familiar with ny..born in nyc, went to school upstate ny, dad was from albany,and live on Long Island what about you? I voted for cuomo 3x, very happy with him a governor not willing to throw him under the bus before an investigation plays out..I also know that the GOP are gunning for this governorship which would allow for a pardon..no thanks

[Kaleva]

37. Where is the link?

Until you produce it, what are we to think?

Your comment:

"Come on man..born in nyc, went to school upstate ny, and live on Long Island what about you?"

doesn't mean you know what's going on.

You could just admit that I never said I want to franken Cuomo.

Your comment from an earlier post:

"but you want to franken cuomo..."

[caber09]

38. Answer the question..

Stop deflecting from your bs...how familiar are you with ny? The fact that you aren't answering is curious for someone telling me I'm not familiar with New York when I've been an new Yorker all my life...so where in ny are you from? Simple question, answer or go away

[caber09]

39. Doesn't mean I know what's going on? Lmao

Are you piling it or shoveling it because whatever it is it's crap...but go in please tell me how familiar you are with ny...or do you need to figure out your story first

[Kaleva]

40. Again, just provide the link that supports your assertion

Your comment from earlier:

"but you want to franken cuomo..."

[caber09]

41. Yep deflecting again...

I accept your surrender bec you can't answer a simple question after trying to tell me I'm not familiar with my own state..you cannot answer where you are from, you've proven yourself a bs artist, have fun rooting against cuomo

[Kaleva]

43. Look at the thread. I asked you for the link first.

Since you've refused to provide it, you cannot blame anyone here for being hesitant with accepting anything else you say.

You could just admit you were mistaken in saying I wanted to franken Cuomo.

Your earlier comment:

"but you want to franken cuomo..."

[caber09]

46. Keep avoiding the question...

Pretty shady that you are afraid or unwilling to say where you are from, after spouting off at the mouth, at this point you've lost any little credibility that you started with...your continued deflection speaks volumes.

[caber09]

50. Seems like the ny expert is from Michigan lol

[Kaleva]

58. You say I want to franken Cuomo but are unable to provide a link to where I say such.

[BradAllison]

48. Then you should be able to toss out a couple of R names that could win statewide....

....I'd love to hear them.

[caber09]

51. Sure two or three come to mind..

Against an unknown upstate candidate very popular rob astorino could win (he lost to cuomo) and trump is angling for lee zeldin to run, that POS would be popular upstate and since he is on Long Island he'd run extemely strong on Long Island..he will run tying dems to defund the police which is what he did for his house race successfully. He will have the full fledged support of trump, he's the guy trump wants to win. Those are two right off the bat that could defeat hochul...Molinaro from dutchess county also lost to cuomo but could beat hochul too...I don't think stefanik or Tom reed would win a general election.

[MisterNiceKitty]

60. You don't need to answer that question

Two years is a very long time in politics and if there's statewide chaos who knows who will emerge above the din?

It may be someone no one's even heard of right now but is charismatic and can run an effective campaign.

[brooklynite]

65. So the way to keep Trump from being pardoned is to keep a tainted Democrat as our nominee in 2022?

FWIW - Mario Cuomo overstayed his welcome and lost to George Pataki. Andrew Cuomo is aspiring for a fourth term.

[brooklynite]

44. Right! How can you possibly trust 6 Democratic women HIRED by Cuomo and his staff?

[Jose Garcia]

61. NY hasn't elected a non-incumbent GOP governor in 27 years

And the state is much deeper blue than it was in 1994.

[Steelrolled]

14. That seems far-fetched compared to the much simpler

explanation that Cuomo is just a creep. We know there are plenty of them around.

[Polybius]

53. Or maybe to get the real scandal out of the papers

N/t

[dsc]

17. This is looking worse and worse about Cuomo

but I stand behind the idea that we should have an investigation, that is what investigations are for. The citizens of NY deserve to know what he did, when he did it, and make a decision as to if he should stay or if he should go.

[Hekate]

21. What's Gov Abbott up to today?

[Tommymac]

27. Where is all the outrage over Gov DeSantis' actions.

Gov Cuomo's actions are being investigated as they should be.

The ass clown from Florida literally gets away with murder with barely a peep from the peanut gallery.

[dustyscamp]

34. Yeah, that asshat needs the spotlight on him too

Barbara Petersen, president emeritus of the First Amendment Foundation, told the Herald, “For whatever reason, our governor is trying to hide information — first about nursing homes, and now from medical examiners. They are trying to paint a rosy picture by refusing to provide us accurate information that allows us to make informed decisions about the health and safety of our families.”

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/20200513/coronavirus-florida-editorial-gov-desantis-still-hiding-crucial-data-on-covid-19-deaths-from-public

[Ferrets are Cool]

45. +1

[Polybius]

52. He's done

What’s the betting odds for his resignation? Friday? Saturday? Next week?

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

56. Nope - Cuomo: "No way I resign, I'm not going to resign because of allegations"

[Polybius]

62. That was so Tuesday

He's done.

[madville]

57. I believe the women

The accusers have a lot of credibility, especially most being former employees. How many have to come forward before his defenders admit there is a pattern here? At least 10?

[Steelrolled]

63. I don't think his defenders necessarily deny the accusations

or that there is a pattern.

I think the defense is mainly a tribal "defend your own" mentality. There is also some suggestion that the women should have shut him down privately at the time it happened, rather than the alternative, that Cuomo should not have been propositioning these people who worked for him.

[madville]

66. It's pretty obvious now

He’s a serial sexual harasser and if the women are believed then that makes him a liar for denying many of the claims. It’s long been known he has a Trump-like ego and is a bully, he needs to be gone and another Democrat take the lead.