The governor of New York is mired in multiple scandals, the state legislature plans to lift its emergency powers

　　China News Service, March 3, according to the US Chinese website, on the 2nd local time, the New York State Senate and the House of Representatives reached an agreement to lift the emergency powers obtained by Governor Andrew Cuomo during the epidemic, and block all other matters. The decision-making power is returned to the local government.

Data map: New York Governor Cuomo.

　　According to reports, the New York State Assembly granted Cummer emergency power a year ago. This power allowed him to issue various epidemic prevention measures with little resistance, including closing schools, requiring people to work at home, and repeatedly suspending and restarting. Indoor dining in restaurants, etc.

　　New York State Senate Majority Leader Stewart Cousins ​​said in a statement: "I think everyone understands that our situation in March 2020 is very different from what we are now. We certainly believe that it is necessary to react quickly. But we also hope to establish a system to strengthen supervision and review."

　　Congressman Werner tweeted the outline of the agreement on the afternoon of the 2nd, which included lifting the special power granted to Cummer in 2020 and restoring the power of counties and cities to issue administrative orders without the approval of the state government. The governor provides online reports on all executive orders to increase transparency.

Werner said she believes the bill will be passed as early as the 5th.

　　Recently, Cuomo faced multiple scandals. At least three young women accused him of sexual harassment, some lawmakers accused him of verbal abuse, and he also faced allegations of improper handling of death data in nursing homes.

　　With the deepening of these crises, the calls for the state assembly to deprive him of emergency powers are also increasing.

　　The Speaker of the House of Representatives Chisti said: "From the beginning of the epidemic to the present, New Yorkers have begun to vaccinate against the new crown. The temporary emergency powers have achieved their purpose. It is time to abolish these powers.