Legislature considers curbing Cuomo's executive powers Governor contends his orders can already be rescinded and are necessary during pandemic FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 "These decisions should not be politicized. ... These are public health decisions," Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said of Legislature's discussions on curbing his emergency executive powers. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)Al BelloShow MoreShow Less "I do believe that we need to restrict the governor's authority — but we need to be very precise about what we're going to engage in," said Assemblyman John McDonald, D-Cohoes, who chairs the Assembly's Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee. (File photo by Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less