Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he's resigning from office, saying he did not want to distract from the business of New York's state government. His resignation will be effective in 14 days. "The best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to governing," he said. The decision to step down comes as he's faced mounting pressure to resign from Democrats in New York and nationally, including from President Joe Biden. With Cuomo stepping down, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul of Buffalo will make history as the first woman to serve as New York governor. She will be sworn in after Cuomo's resignation takes effect and is set to fill out the remainder of his term, which runs through 2022.