Cuomo files retirement paperwork with comptroller’s office as Hochul sits down with de Blasio

“One of the foundational promises of New York State is that of equal justice, and equal compassion, for all under the law,” Cuomo said. “Today I’m proud to help fulfill government’s unique responsibility to harness the power of redemption, encourage those who have made mistakes to engage in meaningful rehabilitation, and empower everyone to work toward a better future for themselves and their families.”