New York state lawmakers announced Monday the investigation would continue into outgoing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, three days and a wave of backlash after initially saying the impeachment proceedings would end with his resignation. Heastie came under fire last week after announcing that the governor’s resignation triggered the move to suspend the impeachment proceedings against him. "First, the purpose of the Assembly Judiciary Committee's impeachment investigation was to determine whether Governor Cuomo should remain in office. The governor's resignation answers that directive.

Source: Fox News August 16, 2021 18:11 UTC