New York Governor Andrew&nbsp;Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation&nbsp;following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women.

"In many ways, I see the world through the eyes of my daughters: Cara, Mariah, and Michaela," 63-year-old Cuomo said, adding, "I have lived this experience with and through them."

"Your dad made mistakes, and he apologized, and he learned from it, and that's what life is all about."

Cuomo&nbsp;had been under mounting pressure to resign in recent days with President Joe Biden, the two Democratic senators from New York, and multiple state lawmakers calling on him to step down.

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His announcement came just days after the resignation of a top aide, Melissa DeRosa, and the filing of a criminal complaint against him by a former executive assistant, Brittany Commisso.

It was a stunning reversal of fortune for the 63-year-old&nbsp;Cuomo, who just a year ago earned praise for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic before being engulfed in the harassment allegations and claims that he covered up the scale of deaths in nursing homes.

A Democrat who had served since 2011 as governor of the fourth most-populous US&nbsp;state,&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;made the announcement a week after New York Attorney General Letitia James released the results of a five-month independent investigation that concluded he had engaged in conduct that violated US&nbsp;and state laws.

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Cuomo&nbsp;again denied any wrongdoing, though he said he accepted "full responsibility" for offending the women through what he characterised as ill-conceived attempts to be affectionate or humorous.

He said he had concluded that fighting the accusations while remaining in office would paralyze state government and cost taxpayers millions of dollars at a time when the coronavirus pandemic still poses a major threat.

"I think, given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government - and therefore that's what I'll do," he said.

The investigation, detailed in a 168-page report, found that&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;groped, kissed or made suggestive comments to women including current and former government workers - one a state trooper - and retaliated against at least one woman who accused him of sexual misconduct.

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, 62 and a Democrat from western New York, will take over as governor of the state of more than 19 million people until the end of&nbsp;Cuomo's term in December 2022 as outlined in the state's constitution, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

Cuomo's resignation marks the second time in 13 years that a New York governor has stepped down in scandal, after Eliot Spitzer quit in 2008 over his patronage of prostitutes.&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;also became the latest powerful man taken down in recent years following the rise of the #MeToo social movement against sexual abuse and harassment that has shaken politics, Hollywood, the business world and the workplace.

His resignation spared&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;from possible removal from office through impeachment proceedings in the Democratic-controlled state legislature, which appeared overwhelmingly likely as lawmakers abandoned him in droves.

Cuomo&nbsp;was elected to three terms as governor, as was his late father, Mario&nbsp;Cuomo. He previously served as US&nbsp;Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary from 1997 to 2001 under former President Bill Clinton.

(With inputs from agencies)

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women. "In many ways, I see the world through the eyes of my daughters: Cara, Mariah, and Michaela," 63-year-old Cuomo said, adding, "I have lived this experience with and through them.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addressed his three daughters in his resignation following an inquiry that found he sexually harassed 11 women. "In many ways, I see the world through the eyes of my daughters: Cara, Mariah, and Michaela," 63-year-old Cuomo said, adding, "I have lived this experience with and through them." "Your dad made mistakes, and he apologized, and he learned from it, and that's what life is all about." Cuomo had been under mounting pressure to resign in recent days with President Joe Biden, the two Democratic senators from New York, and multiple state lawmakers calling on him to step down. His announcement came just days after the resignation of a top aide, Melissa DeRosa, and the filing of a criminal complaint against him by a former executive assistant, Brittany Commisso. It was a stunning reversal of fortune for the 63-year-old Cuomo, who just a year ago earned praise for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic before being engulfed in the harassment allegations and claims that he covered up the scale of deaths in nursing homes. A Democrat who had served since 2011 as governor of the fourth most-populous US state, Cuomo made the announcement a week after New York Attorney General Letitia James released the results of a five-month independent investigation that concluded he had engaged in conduct that violated US and state laws. Also see | From Covid comforter to sex assault accused: New York Governor Cuomo's fall from grace Cuomo again denied any wrongdoing, though he said he accepted "full responsibility" for offending the women through what he characterised as ill-conceived attempts to be affectionate or humorous. He said he had concluded that fighting the accusations while remaining in office would paralyze state government and cost taxpayers millions of dollars at a time when the coronavirus pandemic still poses a major threat. "I think, given the circumstances, the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government - and therefore that's what I'll do," he said. The investigation, detailed in a 168-page report, found that Cuomo groped, kissed or made suggestive comments to women including current and former government workers - one a state trooper - and retaliated against at least one woman who accused him of sexual misconduct. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, 62 and a Democrat from western New York, will take over as governor of the state of more than 19 million people until the end of Cuomo's term in December 2022 as outlined in the state's constitution, becoming the first woman to hold the post. Cuomo's resignation marks the second time in 13 years that a New York governor has stepped down in scandal, after Eliot Spitzer quit in 2008 over his patronage of prostitutes. Cuomo also became the latest powerful man taken down in recent years following the rise of the #MeToo social movement against sexual abuse and harassment that has shaken politics, Hollywood, the business world and the workplace. His resignation spared Cuomo from possible removal from office through impeachment proceedings in the Democratic-controlled state legislature, which appeared overwhelmingly likely as lawmakers abandoned him in droves. Cuomo was elected to three terms as governor, as was his late father, Mario Cuomo. He previously served as US Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary from 1997 to 2001 under former President Bill Clinton. (With inputs from agencies)

'Your dad made mistakes': Cuomo addresses his daughters in resignation

Demonstrators on Wednesday protested outside the New York administration office demanding governor Andrew <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-woman-who-worked-under-new-york-governor-cuomo-accuses-him-of-sexual-harassment-366730">Cuomo's</a> resignation after a third woman came forward accusing the governor of sexual harassment.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-unused-vaccines-are-thrown-in-trash-cuomo-loosens-rules-356065">Cuomo</a> has been facing heat over alleged underreporting of COVID-19 fatalities in New York nursing homes. The New York governor on Monday had referred himself for investigation over sexual misconduct allegations by two ex-aides.

"I was trying to be a mentor to her. I never made advances toward Ms. Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate," Cuomo said while defending himself against the allegations and called for "a full and thorough outside review".

Another woman, Anna Ruch, came forward to alleged Cuomo attempted to sexually harass her as she pushed away during a wedding in September 2019.&nbsp;

The New York governor had allegedly asked Ruch if he could kiss her.&nbsp;Ruch said the incident left her "confused and shocked and embarrassed."&nbsp;

Democrats and Republicans have called for Cuomo's resignation amid the sexual assault charges.

Cuomo has denied he physically touched anyone while he apologised if any of his remarks or behaviour was interpreted as flirtatious.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Cuomo has hired a criminal defence lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent his office into the state's misreporting of coronavirus deaths among nursing home residents.

Demonstrators on Wednesday protested outside the New York administration office demanding governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation after a third woman came forward accusing the governor of sexual harassment.

Demonstrators on Wednesday protested outside the New York administration office demanding governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation after a third woman came forward accusing the governor of sexual harassment. Watch: Cuomo has been facing heat over alleged underreporting of COVID-19 fatalities in New York nursing homes. The New York governor on Monday had referred himself for investigation over sexual misconduct allegations by two ex-aides. "I was trying to be a mentor to her. I never made advances toward Ms. Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate," Cuomo said while defending himself against the allegations and called for "a full and thorough outside review". Another woman, Anna Ruch, came forward to alleged Cuomo attempted to sexually harass her as she pushed away during a wedding in September 2019. The New York governor had allegedly asked Ruch if he could kiss her. Ruch said the incident left her "confused and shocked and embarrassed." Democrats and Republicans have called for Cuomo's resignation amid the sexual assault charges. Cuomo has denied he physically touched anyone while he apologised if any of his remarks or behaviour was interpreted as flirtatious. Meanwhile, Cuomo has hired a criminal defence lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent his office into the state's misreporting of coronavirus deaths among nursing home residents.

Protesters demand New York governor Cuomo's resignation over sexual harassment allegation

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Saturday for an outside review following a report of sexual misconduct allegations against him by a second former aide, compounding problems for one of America's most well-known Democratic politicians.

This time the allegations came from 25-year-old former health adviser Charlotte Bennett, who said that Cuomo&nbsp;sexually harassed her in the spring of 2020.&nbsp;

According to Bennett, the 63-year-old politician said in June that he was open to dating women in their 20s, and asked her if she thought age made a difference in romantic relationships.

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While&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;never tried to touch her, "I understood that the governor wanted to sleep with me, and felt horribly uncomfortable and scared," Bennett told the paper.&nbsp;

She added that she spoke to&nbsp;Cuomo's chief of staff and legal counsel, who transferred her to another post in another building. Bennett was happy with the new job and decided not to insist on an investigation.

"I was trying to be a mentor to her. I never made advances toward Ms. Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate," Cuomo said in a statement on Saturday.

He called for "a full and thorough outside review" led by a former federal judge and said he would have no further comment until it was completed.

Cuomo&nbsp;became a national star last spring with his straight-talking yet empathetic coronavirus briefings that contrasted sharply with then-president Donald Trump's dismissive approach to the pandemic.

But the harassment allegations come as he faces a growing storm over his handling of the coronavirus in nursing homes in his state.

In a statement Saturday,&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;said he "never made advances toward Ms Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate."&nbsp;

He said he wanted instead to support Bennett, who had told him that she was a sexual assault survivor.&nbsp;

The governor, whose third term expires at the end of 2022, called for "a full and thorough outside review" of these charges, led by a former federal judge.&nbsp;

"I ask all New Yorkers to await the findings of the review so that they know the facts before making any judgments," he added.&nbsp;

This is the second time in a week that the Democratic governor, who has led New York state for 10 years, has been accused of sexual harassment.

On Wednesday, another ex-adviser, Lindsey Boylan, said in a blog that Cuomo&nbsp;had harassed her when she was working for his administration, from 2015 to 2018.

Boylan, 36, alleged that the governor had given her an unsolicited kiss on the lips, suggested that she play strip poker with him and went "out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms and legs."&nbsp;

"For those wondering what it's like to work for the&nbsp;Cuomo&nbsp;admin, read @LindseyBoylan's story," Bennett wrote in a re-tweet of Boylan's post.

Cuomo's office said in a statement that Boylan's "claims of inappropriate behaviour are quite simply false."

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday joined a growing chorus of politicians calling for an investigation into the allegations made against&nbsp;Cuomo.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Saturday for an outside review following a report of sexual misconduct allegations against him by a second former aide, compounding problems for one of America's most well-known Democratic politicians.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Saturday for an outside review following a report of sexual misconduct allegations against him by a second former aide, compounding problems for one of America's most well-known Democratic politicians. This time the allegations came from 25-year-old former health adviser Charlotte Bennett, who said that Cuomo sexually harassed her in the spring of 2020. According to Bennett, the 63-year-old politician said in June that he was open to dating women in their 20s, and asked her if she thought age made a difference in romantic relationships. Also read: Former aide of New York Governor Cuomo accuses him of sexual harassment While Cuomo never tried to touch her, "I understood that the governor wanted to sleep with me, and felt horribly uncomfortable and scared," Bennett told the paper. She added that she spoke to Cuomo's chief of staff and legal counsel, who transferred her to another post in another building. Bennett was happy with the new job and decided not to insist on an investigation. "I was trying to be a mentor to her. I never made advances toward Ms. Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate," Cuomo said in a statement on Saturday. He called for "a full and thorough outside review" led by a former federal judge and said he would have no further comment until it was completed. Cuomo became a national star last spring with his straight-talking yet empathetic coronavirus briefings that contrasted sharply with then-president Donald Trump's dismissive approach to the pandemic. But the harassment allegations come as he faces a growing storm over his handling of the coronavirus in nursing homes in his state. In a statement Saturday, Cuomo said he "never made advances toward Ms Bennett nor did I ever intend to act in any way that was inappropriate." He said he wanted instead to support Bennett, who had told him that she was a sexual assault survivor. The governor, whose third term expires at the end of 2022, called for "a full and thorough outside review" of these charges, led by a former federal judge. "I ask all New Yorkers to await the findings of the review so that they know the facts before making any judgments," he added. This is the second time in a week that the Democratic governor, who has led New York state for 10 years, has been accused of sexual harassment. On Wednesday, another ex-adviser, Lindsey Boylan, said in a blog that Cuomo had harassed her when she was working for his administration, from 2015 to 2018. Boylan, 36, alleged that the governor had given her an unsolicited kiss on the lips, suggested that she play strip poker with him and went "out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms and legs." "For those wondering what it's like to work for the Cuomo admin, read @LindseyBoylan's story," Bennett wrote in a re-tweet of Boylan's post. Cuomo's office said in a statement that Boylan's "claims of inappropriate behaviour are quite simply false." New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday joined a growing chorus of politicians calling for an investigation into the allegations made against Cuomo.

New York Governor calls for outside review after second former aide alleges sexual harassment