WATCH: COVID-19 Hearings, Cuomo vs. Congress, LUMA Reimagined
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On this week's edition of New York NOW: the state Legislature begins its hearing on the state's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, while Gov. Cuomo renews his fight against Congress for more funding.
Next week, lawmakers will hold a hearing on the state's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera joins us to preview the event.
Lawmakers will also hold a hearing on how the virus impacted this year's primary elections. They also passed a series of voting reforms last week. Senate Elections Chair Zellnor Myrie has details.
An internationally recognized event in Binghamton was canceled this year, causing a significant economic loss to the city. But the festival's founders are producing a back-up plan that's never been done.
Plus, Jesse McKinley from the New York Times joins us with this week's news.
Lawmakers Probe Health Commissioner at Nursing Homes Hearing
The New York state legislature began the first of two hearings on the thousands of COVID-19 deaths among nursing home residents.
Law Gives Child Sex Abuse Victims More Time to Sue
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an extension of the Child Victims Act allowing survivors more time to file claims against abusers.
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