Some members pushed back on the decision to launch a probe instead of formal impeachment proceedings.
The investigation will be led by the New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Audio of a March 11 video conference with New York Democrats revealed tension between state lawmakers on how to move forward amid Gov. Andrew Cuomo s sexual misconduct scandal, Yahoo News reported Tuesday.
On March 11, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat, discussed opening an investigation in the New York governor amid mounting claims of sexual misconduct from multiple women, according to the audio obtained by Yahoo News.
He described to his colleagues his reasoning behind his decision to launch a probe into the scandal instead of formal impeachment proceedings, Yahoo News reported.
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Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie said on Monday that the impeachment investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be very broad, hinting it may extend beyond sexual harassment allegations.
In addition to claims of inappropriate behavior brought forward by multiple women, the New York State Assembly s Judiciary Committee probe could look into the project to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge and how the governor’s office handled care of nursing home patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as first reported by The New York Post over the weekend.
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New York State Assembly to begin impeachment investigation of Gov. Cuomo
The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee is now authorized to talk to witnesses, subpoena documents, and look at any evidence. Author: Emyle Watkins Updated: 6:00 PM CST March 11, 2021
ALBANY, N.Y. The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee will begin a formal impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo following sexual assault and harassment allegations that have come to light.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced Thursday that following the Assembly Majority Conference earlier in the day, he has authorized the investigation of the 63-year-old governor. Heastie says the allegations of misconduct are serious.