New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation

Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in Albany (Office of the Governor of New York/AP)

The New York state Assembly will suspend its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo once he steps down, the chamber’s top Democrat said.

Mr Cuomo announced his resignation on Tuesday over sexual harassment allegations, days after he faced increasing pressure to resign or face the possibility of being ousted by the Democratic-controlled Legislature through the impeachment process.