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Former Secretary to the Governor of New York: March 25 nursing home advisory was 'sound and prudent'

Former Secretary to the Governor of New York: March 25 nursing home advisory was 'sound and prudent'

Coronavirus

Former Secretary to the Governor of New York: March 25 nursing home advisory was 'sound and prudent'

Steven M. Cohen has joined other officials in defending the state's decision making around nursing homes, a discussion that has heated up in recent weeks.

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Coronavirus

Secretary to Cuomo issues statement after comments made about nursing home investigation

A growing number of lawmakers from Cuomo's own party are criticizing his handling of nursing homes during the pandemic and talking of removing his emergency powers.
Health

NY to fast-track fertility coverage for same-sex couples

The state said it’s received complaints of some same-sex couples facing such barriers, unlike opposite-sex couples.
Coronavirus

Reed & Jacobs among NY Republicans calling for Gov. Cuomo and NYSDOH Health Commissioner to be subpoenaed over nursing home deaths

The group called on the Department of Justice to issue the subpoenas for Cuomo and his staff in a letter to Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson.

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