Two more individuals have come forward, alleging that Governor Andrew Cuomo engaged in inappropriate behavior during their time working for him, raising the total to four former aides and one additional woman who met him at a wedding. Their testimonies were published on Saturday in both the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, detailing experiences that echo claims made by previous accusers, Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan.
Ana Liss’s Experience
Ana Liss shared her experience with the WSJ, stating that Cuomo asked her about her relationship status, referred to her as “sweetheart,” and touched her lower back. She also recounted an incident where he kissed her hand as she was leaving her desk. Liss worked as a policy and operations aide for Cuomo from 2013 to 2015.
Karen Hinton’s Encounter
Karen Hinton, a former press aide, recounted an encounter with Cuomo in 2000 when he invited her to his hotel room after a work event during his tenure as the head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Hinton described how Cuomo embraced her and held her close despite her attempts to step away. “It was inappropriate. We both were married. I worked for him and it was too much to make it so personal and intimate,” she told NBC New York.
Previous Allegations
Previously, Charlotte Bennett, a 25-year-old ex-staffer, alleged that Cuomo discussed his interest in dating younger women. Lindsey Boylan also accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, detailing an incident in which he kissed her in his office in 2018. She shared her experiences in a Medium essay, mentioning a time when he invited her to play strip poker on a government plane and referred to her as another woman’s “better looking sister.”
Changing Perspectives
Liss initially perceived Cuomo as merely flirtatious, but she later described his behavior as patronizing, stating it reduced her professional stature to “just a skirt.” “It’s not appropriate, really, in any setting,” she remarked.
Defending Cuomo
Rich Azzopardi, a senior adviser to Cuomo, defended the governor, highlighting that he has engaged in public displays of affection in a political context for years. Cuomo himself acknowledged the changing sensitivities surrounding behavior, stating, “I understand that sensitivities have changed and behavior has changed, and I get it. And I’m going to learn from it.”
Calls for Resignation
Calls for Cuomo’s resignation have emerged, including from Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and State Sen. John Mannion. Assemblymember Pamela Hunter emphasized the seriousness of all sexual harassment claims, asserting that such behavior is unacceptable in any workplace.
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Summary
Two more women have accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior, bringing the total number of accusers to four. Their allegations include unwanted physical contact and inappropriate comments, echoing previous claims made by former aides. Cuomo has acknowledged the changing sensitivities around such behavior and has stated he will learn from the situation. Calls for his resignation are increasing amid these allegations.