NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns Renee Nash August 10, 2021 at 12:22 pm in In The News - Afternoon Headlines, In The News - Morning Headlines, NEWS Tweet #BREAKING – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is stepping down. The resignation follows a damaging report released last week by the state’s attorney detailing allegations of sexual harassment. Cuomo says his resignation will be effective in 14 days. “The best way I can help is if I step aside and let government get back to the governing,” said Cuomo. Tags: Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo resigns