Senator Oberacker Calls for Resignation of Health Commissioner

ONEONTA, 01/28/21 -- State Senator Peter Oberacker (R/C – Schenevus) today commented on a new report from New York State Attorney General James on nursing homes:

“The report from the Attorney General proves what we already knew – bad policies emanating from the governor’s administration greatly jeopardized the health and well-being of our most vulnerable.  Both Governor Cuomo and his Health Commissioner have dodged questions relating to COVID related deaths in our nursing homes, hidden the true statistics, and advanced policies that contributed to increased casualties.  

“I join with Senate Republican Leader Ortt in calling for the immediate resignation of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker.   Additionally, it is time for subpoenas to be issued and a full independent investigation conducted – those we have lost and their families deserve a true accounting.”

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