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After what appeared to be a hunkering down and preparation for a long fight, New York governor Andrew Cuomo decided to hang it up and resign from office. In a more than 20-minute video released late yesterday morning, Cuomo continued to minimize his behavior which he referred to as misunderstandings…

The governor’s attorney, Rita Glavin, continues to contend the Attorney General’s scathing report was flawed and one-sided…

Cuomo’s resignation goes into effect in 14 days, his last day in office will be August 24th. The various inquiries into the nursing home controversy, his book deal and use of state employees to help produce it, remain active.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today he will resign in 14 days. That’s according to the NY Times. This comes in the wake of the state’s attorney general reported that he’s sexually harassed multiple women. The report and the allegations sparked calls from all over the political spectrum for him to step down.

“And I think that given the circumstances the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government, and therefore that is what I’ll do, because I work for you, and doing the right thing, is doing the right thing for you,” Cuomo said, according to NBC News.

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, will become the state’s first female governor.

“It is a matter of life and death. Government operations and wasting energy on distraction is the last thing government should be,” Cuomo added. “I cannot be the cause. New York tough means New York loving. And I love New York and I love you. Everything I have ever done has been motivated by that love and I would never want to be unhelpful in any way.”

The number of hospitalized with COVID or suspected COVID cases nearly doubled in Rockland since Friday’s numbers were released. As of this morning, 20 were hospitalized, up from the 11 reported yesterday. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says we have got to do a better job at getting the unvaccinated to get their shots…

On July first, Rockland had 66 active COVID cases. Yesterday there were 461 reported cases, almost 7-times more. Rockland is also among 18 counties in the state identified by the CDC as having the highest level of COVID community spread. As such, they recommend indoor mask-wearing for all people, including those who are vaccinated. Much of the Hudson Valley is on that list, including Westchester, Orange, Sullivan and Dutchess counties.

The Rockland County Department of Health is hosting a first-dose COVID vaccination clinic tomorrow at Building A in Pomona at 50 Sanatorium Road from 3-7pm. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can register online. To do that, and for more vaccine clinic dates, click here.

Meanwhile, area school districts are grappling with what to do for the upcoming school year which is just weeks away. News 12 reports Nyack and Clarkstown school districts are going to require universal masking. Other districts including Pearl River and North Rockland are still taking a wait-and-see approach.

The number of COVID cases and those hospitalized with coronavirus in the county continue to rise. As of Friday, while the death count remained at 969, the number of hospitalized with COVID was up to 11 and the number of cases was at 461. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says the overwhelming majority of new cases is among those who are not vaccinated…

Julie Krauchuk is the Director of Patient Services for Rockland’s Department of Health, and says there’s too much misinformation out there and that’s keeping too many people from getting vaccinated…

The Rockland County Department of Health is hosting a first-dose COVID vaccination clinic Wednesday at Building A in Pomona at 50 Sanatorium Road from 3-7pm. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can register online. To do that, and for more vaccine clinic dates, click here.

Organizers of the New York International Auto Show last week canceled the event due to concerns about the COVID delta variant. The show was scheduled to open on August 20th at the Javits Center.

Wednesday’s raid by Rockland’s District Attorney on the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona has many concerned over the future of the shelter. The D-A did not disclose what the raid was about, but “Morning Show” listener Jenn called in yesterday and said it may not only be about the money…

County Executive Ed Day says all the funds that have been raised for Hi-Tor are accounted for, and Hi-Tor and the D-A should work out a plan to make sure the animals are properly cared for…

The D-A’s search warrant was reportedly part of an ongoing investigation. Hi-Tor Board President Debbie DiBernardo could not be reached for comment.