Top N.Y. lawmakers call for Cuomo to step down after he says 'no way I resign'

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Mar 07, 2021 Top N.Y. lawmakers call for Cuomo to step down after he says 'no way I resign' Hours after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo refused to resign amid new allegations of inappropriate behavior, a group of the state's top Democratic lawmakers questioned his ability to lead the state. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called on Cuomo to resign, saying that allegations he faces are "drawing away from the business of government." State Sen. Liz Krueger, a prominent Manhattan lawmaker, also urged Cuomo to step down. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie did not explicitly call for Cuomo to step down but said he shares Stewart-Cousins' "sentiment." Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy