10 things you need to know today: August 11, 2021

Andrew Cuomo resigns, Senate approves $3.5 trillion budget plan, and more

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1. Andrew Cuomo announces resignation in wake of sexual harassment allegations

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Tuesday announced his resignation, following multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Cuomo said his resignation would be effective in 14 days to allow for a smooth transition to Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), who will become the state's first female governor. The first allegations against Cuomo surfaced in late 2020 and more women came forward this year, prompting an investigation from New York Attorney General Letitia James' office. The findings, unveiled last week, took a definitive stance that the allegations were legitimate, but Cuomo continued to deny them and initially said he would stay on until the courts ruled on the matter. In a televised statement Tuesday morning, Cuomo didn't reverse his denial, but suggested he'd be a distraction if he stayed on the job and said leaving office would be the "best way I can help" New York.

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