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 distribute the vaccine, and how many people can eat indoors in a restaurant, will stay in place. But they will need to be reviewed by the legislature every 30 days going forward. The governor cannot issue any new directives without first getting lawmakers’ permission.
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