New York reporters had to hustle across the state Monday for an impromptu press conference held by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
This was the first time Cuomo has allowed a group of journalists to question him in person since sexual harassment allegations surfaced in December.
Several current and former state employees and other women have accused Cuomo of making unwanted sexual remarks and advances.
New York Times reporter Jess McKinley pressed Cuomo on allegations of sexual harassment, asking him if he was guilty of the conduct.
“You were in those rooms. You know the truth. So can you tell the people of the state of New York yes or no? Did you do the things you were accused of?” asked New York Times reporter Jesse McKinley.
“To put it very simply, no.” Cuomo said.
Cuomo has defied calls for his resignation from many of New York’s most influential Democrats, including most members of the state’s congressional delegation and a majority of state lawmakers.
