Legislature curbs Cuomo's power as calls for resignation grow
Mar 05, 2021 — The New York State legislature is voting to end Governor Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers granted to him during COVID-19, as the governor faces new developments on two controversies: sexual harassment charges and his handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and top aide Melissa DeRosa deliver a COVID-19 Coronavirus update in New York City Monday August 17, 2020. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) Under the measure, many of the current rules and restrictions enacted by Cuomo, like requiring the wearing of masks, and how to...