This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo broke days of silence over escalating accusations that he and his top aides deliberately withheld key COVID-19 death numbers of nursing home residents. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the controversy. Also, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is prioritizing restaurants in a new COVID-19 relief bill. (more…)

#2108: Cuomo Breaks Silence On Nursing Home COVID Deaths & Sen. Schumer Presses For Aid For Restaurants | The Legislative Gazette

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#2108: Cuomo Breaks Silence On Nursing Home COVID Deaths & Sen. Schumer Presses For Aid For Restaurants | The Legislative Gazette

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