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Andrew Cuomo lounges poolside as sexual harassment scandal swirls

Not a care in the world, eh, Andy?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lounged poolside with his secretary at the Executive Mansion Thursday despite deafening calls for his resignation, almost-certain impending impeachment and multiple criminal investigations into his serial sex-harassment scandal.

In photos exclusively obtained by The Post, Cuomo, 63, was captured relaxing on a chair, feet up. 

Gov. Andrew Cuomo works by the pool with a staffer at the New York State Mansion on Aug. 5, 2021, in Albany, NY. Hans Pennink
Cuomo sits poolside with his secretary amid his numerous political scandals. Hans Pennink
Andrew Cuomo’s secretary Stephanie Benton was seen with him at Governor’s Mansion. Instagram

Nearby, a woman identified by two close former Cuomo aides as his secretary, Stephanie Benton, typed on a laptop, wearing a summer jumper, flip-flops cast aside.

Last month, Benton accompanied Cuomo to Manhattan as he was set to be grilled by investigators on the scandal.

Cuomo has been largely holed up in Albany since Attorney General Letitia James released her report. Hans Pennink
Cuomo is under pressure to resign amid the AG’s report on his alleged sexual harassment. Hans Pennink
The woman with Cuomo is said to be his secretary Stephanie Benton. Hans Pennink

A spokesman for the governor declined comment.

Cuomo has been largely holed up in the Albany sprawl since Tuesday when independent investigators retained by state Attorney General Letitia James released a blockbuster report in which they concluded that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, in violation of state and federal law.

Friday’s cover of the New York Post
Impeachment charges may be brought against Cuomo by the end of the month. Hans Pennink

Aside from a video in which he again denied ever touching anybody inappropriately, Cuomo has kept in hiding ever since, as he plots his next desperate move to try and keep his political career alive.