How Cuomo Took Advantage of #MeToo

Two summers ago, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo stared into a camera, signed a bill and made a promise to the women of New York. “Let’s actually change things,” he said, underscoring each word of resolve with a chop of his hands as he approved sweeping new protections against sexual harassment.

The next day, he resumed his unwelcome pursuit of a female state trooper, according to a report released last week by the state attorney general. “Why don’t you wear a dress?” he asked her on Aug. 13, 2019, the report said. A month later,...