Politics & Government

Office Of The Queens Borough President: Statement From Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr. On Governor Cuomo

'You are the true heroes of New York State, and Queens continues to support you as you move toward your next steps.'

August 10, 2021

“Thank you to all the survivors who came forward. It was not an easy decision to make, but your decision transformed New York’s history for the better. You are the true heroes of New York State, and Queens continues to support you as you move toward your next steps.

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“I thank Attorney General Letitia James and her team for conducting a thorough, fair investigation and for giving survivors a platform to speak their truth.

“Today is a sad day for New York, but I am confident we can get back to work. I am ready to collaborate with our State’s first female Governor, Kathy Hochul.”

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