Ms. DeRosa informed the governor of her decision to resign earlier on Sunday, the person said. Neither Ms. DeRosa nor one of her lawyers responded to a request for further comment. She filed a criminal complaint with the Albany County sheriff department, raising the possibility that Mr. Cuomo could face criminal charges. As secretary to the governor, Ms. DeRosa was the most powerful appointed official in the state. When Mr. Cuomo appointed her to the post in 2017, she became one of the youngest people to hold that position, and the first woman in the role.

Source: International New York Times August 09, 2021 02:01 UTC