Andrew Mark Cuomo (born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and lawyer serving since 2011 as the 56th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms.
How New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Makes a Change From Cuomo
New York’s first woman governor is promising to do the job in a different manner than her predecessor — and LGBTQ+ activists are optimistic as she takes office.
Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor in August after an investigation by the state’s attorney general found that Cuomo had sexually harassed 11 women and unlawfully retaliated against at least one.
That meant Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat like Cuomo, moved up to the top spot.Hochul has been lieutenant governor since 2015.
Before that, she was a one-term member of the U.S. House and held local offices in the Buffalo area, including Erie County clerk.
