New York governor refuses to quit over sexual harassment claims

Andrew Cuomo said he will 'fully cooperate' with the state attorney general’s investigation into sexual harassment allegations.

Andrew Cuomo has vowed to stay in office. Picture: Seth Wenig/AP

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has vowed to stay in office but said he has “learned an important lesson” about his behaviour around women in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.

“I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable,” Mr Cuomo said at a press conference. “It was unintentional and I truly and deeply apologise for it.”