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On today's 'Newsmaker' show on WLEA radio, Senator O'Mara discusses his opposition to New York's process for examining gubernatorial appointments, the Legislature's failure to revoke Governor Cuomo's emergency powers, and more (LISTEN HERE)
June 14, 2021
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ISSUE:
- Combating COVID-19 and Protecting New Yorkers; Governor's Emergency Powers; Bars and Restaurants
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On today's show, Senator O'Mara also criticizes the failure of the Legislature's majorities to fully investigate Cuomo or to take action to revoke the governor's COVID-19 emergency powers.
Senator O'Mara joined WLEA radio's "Newsmaker" show to discuss the just-concluded 2021 legislative session, including his involvement in examining several key nominations made by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the shortcomings of New York's nomination process.
On today's show, Senator O'Mara also criticizes the failure of the Legislature's majorities to fully investigate Cuomo or to take action to revoke the governor's COVID-19 emergency powers.
Listen HERE.
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!["It is long past time for the Legislature to go all-in on ending Cuomo’s unilateral powers, restore local decision-making, and get fully on board with a safe, practical, sensible, and badly needed reopening of our local communities and economies," said Senator O'Mara. It is long past time for the Legislature to go all-in on ending Cuomo’s unilateral powers, restore local decision-making, and get fully on board with a safe, practical, sensible, and badly needed reopening of our local communities and economies.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/revokepowers.png?itok=GXTG6Nuw)
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