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

NYS Senator Gianaris on Cuomo's Resignation

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 11, 2021

New York State Senator Michael Gianaris (D - 12th, Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside), deputy majority leader, talks about what led to the governor's decision to step down.

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