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Print this article Impeachment and expulsion by the New York Legislature await Gov. Andrew Cuomo if the Democrat refuses to resign in the wake of scathing sexual misconduct allegations. With New York Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie declaring that Cuomo has lost the confidence of the chamber’s Democratic majority and “can no longer remain in office,” it is only a matter of time before the governor is impeached and faces trial in the state Senate. Similar to the federal impeachment process, state senators would act as jurors, with a two-thirds vote required to force Cuomo’s removal. In quirks of the state Constitution, Cuomo would be relieved of his powers during the trial, with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul elevated to “acting governor” and judges on New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, would join senators as members of the jury. All seven are Cuomo appointees. That and the two-thirds threshold might save the governor from losing his job and being permanently b

New yorkUnited statesHarvey schantzDonald trumpJoe bidenBasil smikleTom reynoldsLetitia jamesJay jacobsAndrew cuomoKathy hochulSenate majority leader chuck schumerSenate majority leader andrea stewartYork legislatureYork assembly speaker carle heastieYork democratic party