New York Congressman Anthony D’Esposito admitted to having an extramarital affair on Thursday. The admission comes after a report by the New York Post revealed the affair, which allegedly took place with a former staff member. D’Esposito, a Democrat representing Staten Island and Brooklyn, apologized to his wife and family, as well as to his constituents. He also issued a statement acknowledging the mistake and vowing to work on rebuilding trust. The affair is expected to fuel calls for his resignation.
