Gov. Hochul calls for Queens Assemblyman Ardila’s resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations

Governor Kathy Hochul and Assemblymember Juan Ardila (File photos)

March 17, 2023 By Julia Moro

During a press conference on Thursday, March 16, Gov. Kathy Hochul called for Assemblyman Juan Ardila to resign, days after two women accused him of sexual misconduct at a 2015 party.

“I condemn all forms of sexual assault. It is intolerable and unacceptable what he did,” Hochul said Thursday during an unrelated press conference. “I support the survivors and their call for accountability and yes, he should resign.”