New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to board a helicopter after announcing his resignation, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in New York.

The News From Albany

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 16, 2021

Casey Seiler, editor of the Albany Times Union, talks about the latest news in the aftermath of Gov. Cuomo's announcement that he will resign and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will become the next governor of New York.

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