New York lawmakers float further punishments for Cuomo

Published August 17, 2021 7:44pm ET



New York lawmakers are eyeing further punishments for Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the announcement of his resignation earlier this month, including potentially reverting the name of the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge back to the Tappan Zee and stripping the governor of his pension.

Cuomo announced his resignation last Tuesday following massive political pressure from fellow leaders over an Aug. 3 report by New York Attorney General Letitia James alleging he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. With less than eight days before he leaves office, Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler said the time is now to take the name of the governor’s father off the bridge.

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